Section 1. Full Title — 1 MCQ (1) 1. What is the full and correct title of the novel written by E. M. Forster? A. The Passage to India B. A Passage into India C. A Passage to India D. A Passage for India Answer: C Section 2. Historical & Literary Context — 2 MCQs (2–3) 2. Which historical period serves as the primary backdrop for the novel's events? A. The peak of the Mughal Empire B. The British Raj era in India C. The post-colonial modern age D. The first Great War in Europe Answer: B 3. The novel is widely considered a critique of which social phenomenon? A. The rise of global commerce B. The impact of socialism C. The nature of British rule D. The fall of the local arts Answer: C Section 3. Writing and Publication History — 2 MCQs (4–5) 4. In which year was the novel first published by Edward Arnold in London? A. 1910 B. 1924 C. 1936 D. 1948 Answer: B 5. Forster’s writing of the book was interrupted by his service in which city? A. Alexandria B. Islamabad C. Singapore D. Jerusalem Answer: A