Chapter 5: The World of Limitless Possibilities

Class 9 English – Kaveri
Chapter 5: The World of Limitless Possibilities
Session 2026–27 – Short Notes

1. Dr. Deepa Malik

• Dr. Deepa Malik is a famous Indian para-athlete.
• At the age of 29, she was diagnosed with a spinal tumour.
• After surgery, she became paralysed from the waist down.
• She did not give up and entered para-athletics.
• She won a silver medal in shot put at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.
• She became the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic medal.
• Her life teaches us to focus on abilities rather than disabilities.

2. Main Message

The chapter teaches us that determination, courage and positive thinking can help us overcome limitations.

3. Poem – Nine Gold Medals

• Poet: David Roth
• Nine athletes participate in a race.
• One athlete falls during the race.
• The other athletes stop and help him.
• They finish the race together.
• All nine receive gold medals.
• The poem highlights kindness, compassion, unity and true sportsmanship.

4. Important Themes

• Determination
• Resilience
• Inclusion
• Courage
• Compassion
• Sportsmanship
• Humanity

5. Key Message

True success is not only about winning; it is also about helping others and overcoming our limitations.

Objective Test Series – 1

Topic: Dr. Deepa Malik

Session: 2026–27

A. Multiple Choice Questions: 

1. Who is the central personality in the chapter?

a) Mary Kom

b) Deepa Malik

c) P. V. Sindhu

d) Dutee Chand

2. Dr. Deepa Malik is a famous ______.

a) writer

b) scientist

c) para-athlete

d) musician

3. At what age was Deepa Malik diagnosed with a spinal tumour?

a) 25 years

b) 27 years

c) 29 years

d) 31 years

4. What happened to Deepa Malik after her surgery?

a) She lost her eyesight

b) She became paralysed from the waist down

c) She lost her hearing

d) She became unable to speak

5. Which sport did Deepa Malik participate in at the Paralympics?

a) Swimming

b) Shot put

c) Boxing

d) Badminton

6. Which medal did Deepa Malik win at the 2016 Rio Paralympics?

a) Gold

b) Silver

c) Bronze

d) None

7. The title The World of Limitless Possibilities mainly suggests that—

a) success is impossible

b) limitations should stop us

c) people can achieve despite challenges

d) competition is unnecessary

8. What quality helped Deepa Malik overcome her challenges?

a) Laziness

b) Determination

c) Fear

d) Anger

9. “Ability beyond disability” means—

a) ignoring people with disabilities

b) focusing on a person's abilities and potential

c) avoiding challenges

d) depending completely on others

10. The chapter mainly inspires us to—

a) give up when difficulties arise

b) accept limitations without effort

c) face challenges with courage and determination

d) avoid taking risks

B. Fill in the Blanks:

11. Dr. Deepa Malik is an Indian __________.

12. She was diagnosed with a __________ tumour.

13. She became paralysed from the __________ down.

14. Deepa Malik won a __________ medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

15. The chapter teaches us to focus on our __________ rather than our limitations.

C. True or False: 

16. Deepa Malik gave up on her dreams after becoming paralysed.

True / False

17. Deepa Malik participated in para-athletics.

True / False

18. She won a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

True / False

19. The chapter promotes a negative attitude towards disability.

True / False

20. The chapter teaches the importance of determination and resilience.

True / False

D. Match the Following: 

Column A.                 Column B

21. Deepa Malik.      a. Silver medal

22. Spinal tumour.   b. Para-athlete

23. Rio 2016.        c. Major health challenge

24. Ability beyond disability.   d. Focus on potential

25. Determination.   e. Never giving up

Answer Key

1-b, 2-c, 3-c, 4-b, 5-b, 6-b, 7-c, 8-b, 9-b, 10-c

11. para-athlete, 12. spinal, 13. waist, 14. silver, 15. abilities

16. False, 17. True, 18. True, 19. False, 20. True

21-b, 22-c, 23-a, 24-d, 25-e