Objective questions are where the easy marks sit in the NIOS English paper, and sadly they are also where a rushed learner throws marks away. These NIOS Class 10 English 202 Objective Type Questions 2026 gather the objective type questions with answers that matter most, chapter by chapter, so your revision is aimed rather than hopeful. We built the set by working through previous year papers and the full 202 book, then keeping the questions that keep coming back.
Written by Prateek Talwar · Reviewed by Jyoti Sharma, Senior NIOS Counsellor · Last updated: 16 July 2026
What Are NIOS Class 10 English 202 Objective Type Questions 2026
These are a ready-made bank of the most likely objective questions for the NIOS secondary English subject, code 202, each one paired with a clear answer. Think of it as the shortlist a good teacher would hand you a week before the exam.
English 202 rewards students who have actually read the lessons and can recall small details, a character's name, a turn in the plot, the meaning of a line. The objective section tests exactly that recall, and these questions train it lesson by lesson so nothing catches you off guard.
Every question here is answer-backed, so you are never left guessing whether you got it right. You read, you check, you move on, and the facts start to stick without hours of re-reading.
Sample English 202 Objective Type Questions From the Chapters
Rather than describe the quality, we would rather let you read it. Here is a real sample taken straight from Lesson 1, Snake Bite, across three question types. This is the same style you will find for every lesson in the full set.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- What did Raja put in the coconut shell?
A. A bee B. A stone C. A snake D. A frog
Answer: C. A snake - Who was shocked to know Raja had caught a snake?
A. His mother B. His grandmother C. His friend D. The old man
Answer: B. His grandmother - What stung Raja in the evening?
A. A snake B. A bee C. A wasp D. A scorpion
Answer: B. A bee - What did the old man use during the cure?
A. Herbs B. Needles C. Mantras and water D. Injection
Answer: C. Mantras and water
Fill in the Blanks
- Raja tried to catch a ______ and got stung. Answer: bee
- The snake hid in a ______ shell. Answer: coconut
- Grandfather took Raja to a ______ man for cure. Answer: medicine
- The old man chanted ______ during the ritual. Answer: mantras
True or False
- Raja brought a snake home in a plastic box. Answer: False
- Grandfather warned Raja never to go near snakes. Answer: True
- Raja caught the snake to show it to his friend. Answer: False
- Grandmother thought Raja was bitten by a snake. Answer: True
You can also flip through a few real pages from the file below to see the layout and the answer explanations.
MCQs with answer explanations.
Grammar-based objective questions.
Fill in the blanks with answers.
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Question Types in Our NIOS English 202 Objective Type Questions
The full set covers four objective formats for each chapter, so you practise every way the paper can test your recall. Together they cover the bulk of the easy-to-medium marks in the objective section.
You get multiple choice questions for quick recognition, fill in the blanks for precise recall, true or false statements to catch common misconceptions, and solved match the following to link characters, events and meanings. Reading a lesson once and then attempting all four formats is a genuinely effective way to lock the story in memory.
Each answer is provided, and many carry a short explanation, so you learn why an option is correct rather than just memorising a letter. That understanding is what protects your marks when the wording changes slightly in the real paper.
Chapter-Wise Coverage of NIOS Class 10 English Objective Type Questions
The English 202 course runs across twenty-seven lessons split over two books, mixing prose, poetry and a one-act play. The table lists every lesson so you can see the full ground the objective questions are drawn from, and plan which chapters to revise first.
| Lesson | Lesson Name | Key Topics for Objective Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snake Bite | Prose. Raja's snake in a coconut shell, the bee sting, and the healer's mantra cure; childhood mischief and superstition |
| 2 | How the Squirrel Got Its Stripes | Prose. [VERIFY: confirm plot and key characters against the 202 text] |
| 3 | Kondiba, A Hero | Prose. [VERIFY: one-line theme and key characters from the lesson] |
| 4 | Tall Trees | Poem. [VERIFY: central idea and figures of speech from the poem] |
| 5 | A Tiger Comes to Town I | Prose. [VERIFY: plot events and characters, part one] |
| 6 | A Tiger Comes to Town II | Prose. [VERIFY: plot events and characters, part two] |
| 7 | The Shoeshine | Prose. [VERIFY: one-line theme and key characters] |
| 8 | A Birthday Letter | Prose. [VERIFY: writer, recipient and the message of the letter] |
| 9 | Nine Gold Medals | Poem. Special Olympics race where runners turn back to help a fallen athlete; compassion valued above winning |
| 10 | Noise, How It Affects Our Lives | Prose. Sources and health effects of noise pollution and ways to reduce it |
| 11 | My Elder Brother | Prose. Two brothers and the elder's stress on hard study; value of experience over bookish success [VERIFY against text] |
| 12 | Indian Weavers | Poem by Sarojini Naidu. Weavers at dawn, evening and moonlight for a birth robe, a marriage veil and a funeral shroud; the stages of life |
| 13 | The Last Stone Mason | Prose. [VERIFY: one-line theme and key characters] |
| 14 | Stealing and Atonement | Prose. [VERIFY: one-line theme and key characters] |
| 15 | My Vision for India | Prose. National development, self-reliance and unity [VERIFY author and key points against text] |
| 16 | My Only Cry | Poem. [VERIFY: central idea and tone of the poem] |
| 17 | Caring for Others | Prose. [VERIFY: one-line theme and examples used] |
| 18 | The Little Girl | Prose by Katherine Mansfield. Kezia's fear of her stern father turning into understanding of his love; the parent and child bond |
| 19 | A Prayer for Healing | Poem. [VERIFY: central idea and tone of the poem] |
| 20 | New Good Things from Rubbish | Prose. Reuse and recycling of waste into useful items; care for the environment |
| 21 | The Village Pharmacy | Prose. [VERIFY: one-line theme and key characters] |
| 22 | The Truth | Poem. [VERIFY: central idea and message of the poem] |
| 23 | The Return of the Lion | One-act play. [VERIFY: characters, setting and central conflict] |
| 24 | Co-operate and Prosper | Prose. [VERIFY: one-line theme and examples used] |
| 25 | Once Upon a Time | Prose. [VERIFY: one-line theme and key characters] |
| 26 | Ustad Bismillah Khan | Prose. Life of the shehnai maestro, his devotion to music and his Bharat Ratna honour |
| 27 | The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk | Prose. [VERIFY: one-line theme and key characters] |
Keep this beside your full NIOS Class 10 Syllabus so you can match each lesson to its weight in the paper and give the heavier chapters a little more of your attention.
Why These NIOS Class 10 English Objective Type Questions Help You Score
Reading a story once and hoping the details stay is how most learners lose objective marks. Active recall works far better, and a well-made question bank is the simplest way to practise it without a tutor sitting beside you.
Because we drew these from past papers and the prescribed book, the phrasing mirrors how NIOS actually frames its objective questions. That familiarity matters in the exam hall, where a strangely worded question can rattle you even when you know the answer. This set also pairs neatly with our wider NIOS Class 10 Objective Type Questions booklets if you want to widen your practice.
The answers are short and definite, which keeps revision quick. You can run through a chapter in a few minutes, mark what you missed, and come back to just those the next day.
Who Should Use These NIOS English 202 Class 10 Objective Type Questions
These questions suit any NIOS secondary learner who wants a fast, honest check of how well they actually remember each lesson. First-timers and repeat candidates both benefit, and so do Hindi-medium students who understand the story but struggle to answer in English.
They are ideal in the last few weeks, when there is no time left for a slow re-read and you simply need to test and fix gaps. A quick daily round through two or three chapters does more than a long, passive reading session ever will. They also work well alongside our broader NIOS Study Material when you want summaries and writing help too.
If English usually makes you anxious, starting with objective questions is kind on the nerves. Small wins build confidence, and that confidence carries into the longer answers later.
How to Get the Full NIOS Class 10 English 202 Objective Type Questions
Getting the complete question bank takes about a minute. Message us on WhatsApp, say you want the English 202 Objective Type Questions for the 2026 exam, and we will share access along with how you will receive the file.
Our main WhatsApp number is 9654279279, and 9899436384 is there as a backup if the first line is busy. Ask in Hindi or English, whichever suits you, and are welcome to clear any doubt before you decide.
One message and the complete chapter-wise question bank is yours.
How to Revise English 202 Objective Questions Before the Exam
Give each lesson two passes. First read the story or poem once for the sense of it, then attempt the objective questions for that chapter and mark the ones you missed. The misses are your real revision list, not the whole book.
Space it out over days rather than cramming. Recall grows stronger when you return to a chapter after a gap, so a short daily round beats one marathon session the night before. Test yourself on names, events and small details, since those are the facts objective questions love.
In the final week, pair this bank with a solved NIOS Previous Year Question Paper so you also get used to the timing and the exact question style of the real English paper.
FAQs on NIOS English 202 Objective Type Questions
What are NIOS Class 10 English 202 Objective Type Questions?
NIOS Class 10 English 202 Objective Type Questions are a chapter-wise bank of the most likely objective questions with answers for the secondary English subject, code 202. They are drawn from previous year papers and the prescribed book, and cover MCQs, fill in the blanks, true or false statements and match the following. The aim is to sharpen your recall of each lesson so the objective marks become reliable and quick to earn.
Are these NIOS English 202 Objective Type Questions updated for 2026?
Yes, these NIOS English 202 Objective Type Questions are prepared for the 2026 exam and follow the current twenty-seven lesson course. We build them by checking recent question papers against the prescribed lessons, so the wording and focus match how the paper is actually set. You can read the no-cost sample questions on this page to judge the quality and relevance before you request the complete set.
Which chapters do the NIOS Class 10 English objective type questions cover?
The NIOS Class 10 English objective type questions are drawn from all twenty-seven lessons of the course across both books. This spans prose pieces, poems and the one-act play, from Snake Bite through to The Parrot Who Wouldn't Talk. The chapter table on this page lists every lesson with its type, so you can see the full coverage and decide which chapters deserve your attention first.
What types of questions are in the NIOS English 202 Objective Type Questions?
The NIOS English 202 Objective Type Questions come in four objective formats for each chapter. You get multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, true or false statements, and solved match the following. Every question carries its answer, and many include a short explanation. Practising all four formats for a lesson is a proven way to fix the details of the story or poem firmly in your memory.
How can I get the full NIOS Class 10 English 202 Objective Type Questions?
You can get the full English 202 question bank by messaging us on WhatsApp at 9654279279, with 9899436384 as a backup line. Simply say you want the complete 202 question bank for 2026 and we will share access and delivery details. You are welcome to look through the sample questions and pages above first, so you know exactly what you are getting.
Can these NIOS English 202 Objective Type Questions help me pass?
These NIOS English 202 Objective Type Questions are built to support a pass by making the objective marks dependable, which is often the difference for students who find English hard. They work best when you read each lesson and then test yourself rather than only reading answers. Learners who practise recall this way and attempt past papers regularly tend to feel calmer and score noticeably better.
Disclaimer: Unnati Educations is an independent academic support provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or officially connected to the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). Subject names and codes such as English 202 are used only for identification and study-support purposes.
Source for the twenty-seven lesson course structure: NIOS official English (202) syllabus, nios.ac.in.
