Class 11 CBSE English — Chapter 33: Writing: Debate MCQs with Answers
30 practice questions · 30 Medium
Practise the most important Class 11 CBSE English questions from Chapter 33, "Writing: Debate" — 3 separately timed quizzes built from 30 NCERT-aligned multiple-choice questions, with answers and explanations. The set is split into 30 Medium, so you can warm up on the fundamentals and then push into the exam-level problems that separate top scorers in CBSE Board exams.
"Writing: Debate" is a chapter that rewards comprehension, grammar and writing-skill questions. Each MCQ on this chapter is timed and uses exam-grade marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped), training the accuracy-under-pressure that real papers demand. Every question carries a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson rather than a dead end — the fastest way to close gaps before a test.
Use this chapter as targeted revision: attempt the Easy set first to confirm your basics on Writing: Debate, then move to Medium to test application and problem-solving. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically, and the chapter feeds into your overall Class 11 English mastery score. 2 sample questions are solved in full below — answer and worked explanation — and signing in free opens all 30.
Key concepts: Writing: Debate (Class 11 English)
A debate is a 5-mark task in 120-150 words, marked Format 1, Content 2 and Expression 2. What separates it from a speech is the motion: you must declare a side and answer the arguments of the other one.
- Marks and limit
- 5 marks — Format 1, Content 2, Expression 2 — in 120-150 words, based on visual or verbal inputs on contemporary, topical issues.
- The motion
- The proposition being argued. Every debate is organised around it, and a debate that never names the motion loses both format and content marks.
- Declaring the stance
- State your side at the very start: 'I stand before you to speak for/against the motion.' This is what makes the answer a debate rather than a speech.
- The salutation
- A debate is conducted before a chair and judges: 'Respected Chairperson, honourable judges, teachers and my dear friends.'
Class 11 English Writing: Debate MCQs with answers
2 solved questions across the difficulty levels this chapter is graded on — answer and explanation shown for each. The remaining 28 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Medium
How many marks does the debate question carry?
A.3 marksB.5 marks✓ CorrectC.6 marksD.2 marksAnswer: B. 5 marks
Explanation: The long writing task on debate carries 5 marks — Format 1, Content 2, Expression 2.
- Q2Medium
What is the word limit for a debate?
A.200-250 wordsB.Up to 50 wordsC.120-150 words✓ CorrectD.60-80 wordsAnswer: C. 120-150 words
Explanation: The paper specifies a 'Debate based on visual/verbal inputs in 120-150 words'.
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Start this chapter free →Writing: Debate — FAQs
What are the key concepts in Class 11 English Writing: Debate?+
A debate is a 5-mark task in 120-150 words, marked Format 1, Content 2 and Expression 2. What separates it from a speech is the motion: you must declare a side and answer the arguments of the other one. Key ideas include Marks and limit, The motion, Declaring the stance, The salutation.
What does Class 11 English Chapter 33 (Writing: Debate) cover on XamBaaz?+
It covers 30 NCERT-aligned MCQs on "Writing: Debate" — 30 Medium — making 3 separately timed quizzes you can sit without ever repeating the same set, each with an instant explanation, suitable for CBSE Board exams.
Are these "Writing: Debate" questions free to practise?+
Yes — sign in with Google to practise "Writing: Debate" free. Full unlimited access is ₹999/year (limited-time launch price), with no per-chapter charges.
How should I revise "Writing: Debate" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to confirm your fundamentals, then attempt Medium for application-level practice. There are 3 separately timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back and get a fresh set rather than re-sitting one you have seen. Review each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy on this chapter until it is consistently high.
Are these "Writing: Debate" MCQs available with answers?+
Yes. 2 sample questions are shown here in full, each with the correct option and a step-by-step "Why" explanation. Sign in free with Google to practise all 30 questions with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Writing: Debate" quizzes?+
Yes — the timed quizzes use exam-grade marking: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skipped question. Note that MHT-CET and the CBSE board papers themselves carry no negative marking — our mocks for those are scored their way, not this way.
Are these important questions for Writing: Debate?+
The set is curated to the NCERT syllabus and weighted toward the question patterns that actually appear in CBSE Board exams, across Medium — so it doubles as an "important questions" revision list for "Writing: Debate".