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50+ MCQs on Mystery with Answers for UGC NET / SET Prepration

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50+ MCQs on Mystery with Answers for UGC NET / SET Prepration

1. What is a mystery genre primarily concerned with?
a) Solving crimes
b) Romantic relationships
c) Historical events
d) Exploration of outer space

2. Who is considered one of the pioneers of mystery fiction?
a) Agatha Christie
b) Jane Austen
c) William Shakespeare
d) Ernest Hemingway

3. What is a common element in mystery novels?
a) Supernatural creatures
b) Time travel
c) An unresolved crime or puzzle
d) Political intrigue

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4. Which of the following is NOT a famous detective character?
a) Sherlock Holmes
b) Hercule Poirot
c) Miss Marple
d) Ebenezer Scrooge

5. What is the term for a story in which the main character is a detective who solves a crime?
a) Whodunit
b) Romance
c) Fantasy
d) Biography

6. Which of the following is NOT a common subgenre of mystery fiction?
a) Cozy mystery
b) Hardboiled mysteryMCQs on Mystery
c) Historical mystery
d) Science fiction

7. What is a red herring in mystery fiction?
a) A clue that leads to the solution
b) A character who is innocent of the crime
c) A false or misleading clue
d) A type of fish found at the crime scene

8. Who is the author of the famous mystery novel “The Hound of the Baskervilles”?
a) Agatha Christie
b) Arthur Conan Doyle
c) Raymond Chandler
d) Dashiell Hammett

9. Which of the following is NOT a common setting for mystery novels?
a) Small village
b) Big city
c) Space station
d) Country manor

10. What is the term for a mystery novel that emphasizes the psychology of the characters?
a) Psychological thriller
b) Cozy mystery
c) Hardboiled mystery
d) Police procedural

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11. Which of the following is a common narrative technique in mystery fiction?
a) FlashbacksMCQs on Mystery
b) Stream of consciousness
c) Unreliable narrator
d) All of the above

12. What is a common plot device used in mystery novels to keep the reader engaged?
a) CliffhangersMCQs on Mystery
b) Romantic subplots
c) Philosophical discussions
d) Detailed descriptions of scenery

13. What is the purpose of a red herring in mystery fiction?
a) To confuse the reader
b) To provide comic relief
c) To reveal the true culprit
d) To establish the setting

14. Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of a detective in mystery fiction?
a) Sharp deductive skills
b) Flawless physical appearance
c) Eccentric personality
d) Moral integrityMCQs on Mystery

15. What is the main objective of the detective in a mystery novel?
a) To commit the crime
b) To prevent the crime from happeningMCQs on Mystery
c) To solve the crime
d) To evade capture by the police

16. What is a common feature of the denouement in a mystery novel?
a) A dramatic confession by the culprit
b) A surprise twist ending
c) The detective’s marriage proposal
d) The introduction of a new character

17. Which of the following is a famous mystery series featuring a detective named Inspector Morse?
a) “Nancy Drew”
b) “Miss Marple”
c) “Inspector Morse”
d) “The Hardy Boys”

18. What is the term for a mystery novel that presents clues and allows readers to solve the crime alongside the detective?
a) Cozy mystery
b) Police procedural
c) Amateur detective novel
d) Fair-play mystery

19. Which of the following is NOT a common feature of a cozy mystery?
a) Graphic violence
b) Small-town settingMCQs on Mystery
c) Amateur detective
d) Quirky characters

20. Who is the author of the famous mystery novel “Murder on the Orient Express”?
a) Agatha Christie
b) Arthur Conan Doyle
c) Raymond Chandler
d) Dashiell Hammett

21. What is the term for a mystery novel that features a police officer or detective as the protagonist?
a) Cozy mystery
b) Police procedural
c) Amateur detective novel
d) Hardboiled mystery

22. Which of the following is a famous mystery series featuring a detective named Hercule Poirot?
a) “Nancy Drew”
b) “Miss Marple”
c) “Sherlock Holmes”
d) “Hercule Poirot”

23. What is the term for a mystery novel that emphasizes realistic police procedures and methods?
a) Cozy mystery
b) Police procedural
c) Amateur detective novel
d) Hardboiled mystery

24. Which of the following is a common feature of a hardboiled mystery?
a) Gory violence
b) Optimistic tone
c) Happy endings
d) Tough, cynical detective

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25. Who is the author of the famous mystery novel “The Maltese Falcon”?
a) Agatha Christie
b) Arthur Conan Doyle
c) Raymond Chandler
d) Dashiell Hammett

 

26. What is the term for a mystery novel that features an amateur detective as the protagonist?
a) Cozy mystery
b) Police procedural
c) Amateur detective novel
d) Hardboiled mystery

27. Which of the following is a famous mystery series featuring a detective named Sherlock Holmes?
a) “Nancy Drew”
b) “Miss Marple”
c) “Sherlock Holmes”
d) “Hercule Poirot”

28. What is the term for a mystery novel that is light-hearted and often features quirky characters?
a) Cozy mystery
b) Police procedural
c) Amateur detective novel
d) Hardboiled mystery

29. Who is the author of the famous mystery novel “The Big Sleep”?
a) Agatha Christie
b) Arthur Conan Doyle
c) Raymond Chandler
d) Dashiell Hammett

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30. What is the term for a mystery novel that presents clues fairly to the reader, allowing them to solve the crime?
a) Cozy mystery
b) Police procedural
c) Amateur detective novel
d) Fair-play mystery

31. Which of the following is a common setting for mystery novels?
a) Space station
b) Country manor
c) Pirate ship
d) Amusement park

32. Who is the author of the famous mystery series featuring a detective named Nancy Drew?
a) Carolyn Keene
b) Agatha Christie
c) Arthur Conan DoyleMCQs on Mystery
d) Raymond Chandler

33. What is the term for a mystery novel that features a retired detective or amateur sleuth as the protagonist?
a) Cozy mystery
b) Police procedural
c) Amateur detective novel
d) Hardboiled mysteryMCQs on Mystery

34. Which of the following is a famous mystery series featuring a detective named Miss Marple?
a) “Nancy Drew”
b) “Miss Marple”
c) “Sherlock Holmes”
d) “Hercule Poirot”

35. What is the term for a mystery novel that focuses on the investigation and procedures of law enforcement?
a) Cozy mystery
b) Police procedural
c) Amateur detective novel
d) Hardboiled mystery

36. Who is the author of the famous mystery series featuring a detective named Philip Marlowe?
a) Agatha Christie
b) Arthur Conan Doyle
c) Raymond Chandler
d) Dashiell Hammett

37. What is the term for a mystery novel that includes elements of horror or suspense?
a) Cozy mystery
b) Police procedural
c) Thriller
d) Hardboiled mystery

38. Which of the following is a famous mystery series featuring a detective named Sam Spade?
a) “Nancy Drew”
b) “Miss Marple”
c) “Sherlock Holmes”
d) “Sam Spade”

39. What is the term for a mystery novel that is set in the past, often featuring historical figures or events?
a) Cozy mystery
b) Police procedural
c) Historical mystery
d) Hardboiled mystery

40. Who is the author of the famous mystery series featuring a detective named Kinsey Millhone?
a) Sue Grafton
b) Agatha Christie
c) Arthur Conan Doyle
d) Raymond Chandler

41. What is the term for a mystery novel that involves espionage and international intrigue?
a) Cozy mystery
b) Police procedural
c) Spy thriller
d) Hardboiled mystery

42. Which of the following is a famous mystery series featuring a detective named Harry Bosch?
a) “Nancy Drew”
b) “Miss Marple”
c) “Sherlock Holmes”
d) “Harry Bosch”

43. What is the term for a mystery novel that includes elements of humor and wit?
a) Cozy mystery
b) Police procedural
c) Comic mystery
d) Hardboiled mystery

44. Who is the author of the famous mystery series featuring a detective named V.I. Warshawski?
a) Sue Grafton
b) Agatha Christie
c) Arthur Conan Doyle
d) Raymond Chandler

45. What is the term for a mystery novel that involves a series of murders, often with a serial killer?
a) Cozy mystery
b) Police procedural
c) Serial killer thriller
d) Hardboiled mystery

46. Which of the following is a famous mystery series featuring a detective named Alex Cross?
a) “Nancy Drew”
b) “Miss Marple”
c) “Sherlock Holmes”
d) “Alex Cross”

47. What is the term for a mystery novel that focuses on the investigation of a single crime?
a) Cozy mystery
b) Police procedural
c) Standalone mystery
d) Hardboiled mystery

48. Who is the author of the famous mystery series featuring a detective named Elvis Cole?
a) Robert Crais
b) Agatha Christie
c) Arthur Conan Doyle
d) Raymond Chandler

49. What is the term for a mystery novel that involves financial or corporate intrigue?
a) Cozy mystery
b) Police proceduralMCQs on Mystery
c) Corporate thriller
d) Hardboiled mystery

50. Which of the following is a famous mystery series featuring a detective named Easy Rawlins?
a) “Nancy Drew”
b) “Miss Marple”
c) “Sherlock Holmes”MCQs on Mystery
d) “Easy Rawlins”

Answer

1. a) Solving crimes
2. a) Agatha Christie
3. c) An unresolved crime or puzzle
4. d) Ebenezer Scrooge
5. a) Whodunit
6. d) Science fiction
7. c) A false or misleading clue
8. b) Arthur Conan Doyle
9. c) Space station
10. a) Psychological thriller
11. d) All of the above
12. a) Cliffhangers
13. a) To confuse the reader
14. b) Flawless physical appearance
15. c) To solve the crime
16. a) A dramatic confession by the culprit
17. c) “Inspector Morse”
18. d) Fair-play mystery
19. a) Graphic violence
20. a) Agatha Christie
21. b) Police procedural
22. d) “Hercule Poirot”
23. b) Police procedural
24. d) Tough, cynical detective
25. d) Dashiell Hammett
26. c) Amateur detective novelMCQs on Mystery
27. c) “Sherlock Holmes”
28. a) Cozy mystery
29. c) Raymond ChandlerMCQs on Mystery
30. d) Fair-play mysteryMCQs on Mystery
31. b) Country manorMCQs on Mystery
32. a) Carolyn Keene
33. c) Amateur detective novel
34. b) “Miss Marple”
35. b) Police procedural
36. c) Raymond Chandler
37. c) Thriller
38. d) “Sam Spade”

39. c) Historical mystery
40. a) Sue Grafton
41. c) Spy thriller
42. d) “Harry Bosch”
43. c) Comic mystery
44. a) Sue Grafton
45. c) Serial killer thriller
46. d) “Alex Cross”
47. c) Standalone mystery
48. a) Robert Crais
49. c) Corporate thriller
50. d) “Easy Rawlins”

 

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