Chapter 9: First Flight
The Sermon at BenaresAuthor: Buddha
📘 The Sermon at Benares – MCQs | Class 10 English
Board: JAC Board Jharkhand
Class: 10
Book: First Flight
Chapter: The Sermon at Benares
Class: 10
Book: First Flight
Chapter: The Sermon at Benares
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🔹 Introduction
“The Sermon at Benares” is a chapter that explains Gautam Buddha’s teachings on suffering, desire, and the path to enlightenment. It focuses on understanding life, controlling desires, and attaining peace.
🔹 Chapter Description
Buddha delivers a sermon to the people of Benares, describing the nature of human suffering and the causes of pain. He teaches about the Four Noble Truths and the importance of moderation and ethical living.
🔹 Short Summary
The chapter highlights Buddha’s wisdom in explaining that desire and attachment lead to suffering. He teaches the people to follow a balanced life, avoid extremes, and practice mindfulness to achieve happiness and liberation.
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📝 MCQs – Online Test (10 Questions)
Q1. Who delivered the sermon at Benares?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Gautam Buddha
C. Confucius
D. Socrates
Q2. What was the main topic of the sermon?
A. Wealth and power
B. Desire, suffering, and the path to liberation
C. Politics
D. Science
Q3. What leads to suffering according to Buddha?
A. Desire and attachment
B. Food only
C. Laziness
D. Friendship
Q4. What are the Four Noble Truths about?
A. Life, death, power, wealth
B. Suffering, cause, cessation, path
C. Politics, religion, war, peace
D. Science, technology, culture, art
Q5. How should one live according to the sermon?
A. Moderation and ethical living
B. Excessive pleasure
C. Extreme asceticism only
D. Ignoring life
Q6. What is the ultimate goal in Buddha’s teaching?
A. Wealth
B. Nirvana / Liberation from suffering
C. Fame
D. Power
Q7. What attitude should one avoid according to the sermon?
A. Greed and attachment
B. Kindness
C. Patience
D. Compassion
Q8. Where did Buddha deliver this sermon?
A. Benares
B. Delhi
C. Patna
D. Gaya
Q9. What does Buddha suggest about extremes?
A. Avoid extremes in life
B. Follow extremes
C. Ignore extremes
D. Only focus on wealth
Q10. Moral of the sermon?
A. Control desire, follow the Middle Path
B. Chase wealth
C. Avoid knowledge
D. Always seek power
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🔁 Revision Points
- Speaker: Gautam Buddha
- Theme: Desire, suffering, Middle Path
- Lesson: Avoid extremes, practice mindfulness
- Key Points: Four Noble Truths, ethical living
- Writing Style: Narrative & philosophical

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