SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
1. Why was the Vijayanagara Empire considered to be in its 'Golden Era' during Krishnadeva Raya's reign?
The Vijayanagara Empire was called the Golden Era because art, literature and architecture flourished. King Krishnadeva Raya was a wise ruler, brave warrior and great supporter of learning.
2. How did Tenali Ramakrishna gain a special place in the king's court?
Tenali Ramakrishna gained a special place through his quick wit, wisdom and humour. His clever solutions solved difficult problems and earned the king's trust and respect.
3. How did the quarrel between the king and the queen affect the palace?
The quarrel made the palace dull and unhappy. The king stopped speaking to the queen, and the cheerful atmosphere of the palace disappeared.
4. What strategy did Tenali Rama use to make the king realise his mistake?
Tenali Rama brought special paddy seeds and said only a person who had never made a mistake could sow them. This made the king realise his own mistake.
5. What was the reaction of the courtiers when Tenali Rama introduced his 'special' paddy seeds?
The courtiers laughed, mocked Tenali Rama and thought his idea was foolish. They believed the special paddy seeds were impossible and absurd.
6. How does the story conclude, and what lesson can be learnt from it?
The king realised his mistake, ended the quarrel and made peace with the queen. The story teaches us to admit our mistakes and not judge others unfairly.
LETS WRITE
ESSAY WRITING
The Day I Learnt the Value of Teamwork
One Friday afternoon, our class was asked to prepare a model for the Science Exhibition. We had only two days to complete it. At first, everyone wanted to follow their own ideas. We argued with one another and wasted a lot of time. Soon, we realised that we could not finish the work alone.
Our class teacher advised us to divide the work equally. One group collected the materials, another made the model, while others prepared the chart and practised the presentation. I decorated the display. We worked together, shared ideas and helped one another whenever needed.
On the day of the exhibition, our model was appreciated by the judges and visitors. We won the second prize and felt very happy. That day, I learnt that teamwork makes difficult tasks easier. It teaches us to share responsibilities, respect others' ideas and work together for success.
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A Small Act of Kindness that Made a Difference
One rainy evening, I was returning home from school when I saw an old man standing near a busy road. He looked worried because the traffic was moving very fast. Many people walked past him, but nobody stopped to help. I felt that I should do something.
I went to the old man, held his hand and carefully helped him cross the road. After reaching the other side safely, he smiled warmly and thanked me. He said that he had been waiting for a long time and was afraid of crossing the road alone.
His blessings made me feel happy and proud. I realised that even a small act of kindness can bring comfort to someone in need. Helping others does not require money or special skills. It only needs a kind heart. Since that day, I have decided to help people whenever I can.
SAQs FOR PRACTICE
1. Why did none of the court scholars accept the visitor's challenge?
2. What made the visiting scholar leave the Vijayanagara court without a debate?
3. How did Tenali Rama prove that intelligence is more powerful than bookish knowledge?
LAQs FOR PRACTICE
Answer the following questions in 120 to 150 words. First one has been answered for you.
Q1. Tenali Rama does not argue with the king directly. Instead, he uses wisdom and a practical example to help the king realize his mistake. Do you think this was a better approach than openly criticizing the king? Give reasons from the story to support your answer.
Ans. Yes, Tenali Rama chose a better approach. If he had openly criticized the king, the king might have become angry and refused to accept his mistake. Instead, Tenali Rama used the example of the special paddy seeds. He explained that only a person who had never made a mistake could sow them. This made the king think about his own actions and understand that everyone makes mistakes.
His wise method protected the king's dignity and solved the problem peacefully. The king admitted his mistake, ended the quarrel with the queen and brought happiness back to the palace. The story teaches that patience, wisdom and polite communication are more effective than harsh criticism. People are more likely to change when they realize their mistakes on their own.
Q3. If you had been in Tenali Rama's place, would you have solved the quarrel in the same way or chosen a different method? Describe your approach and explain why you think it would have been effective.
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