Wisdom Paves the Way

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

1. What does the dusty road leading to Ujjain tell us about the challenges of the young men's journey?

The dusty road shows that the journey was long and difficult. The four young men travelled with patience and carefully observed everything around them.

2. Why did the merchant become suspicious of the four men? What does this tell us about him?

The merchant became suspicious because the young men described his missing camel without seeing it. This shows that he was worried, quick to judge and anxious.

3. How do the four young men's observations about the camel serve as a turning point in the play?

Their accurate observations made the merchant accuse them of stealing the camel. This led them to the king's court, where their wisdom was finally recognised.

4. Why did the King believe the four young men and not the merchant?

The King listened carefully to both sides. The young men clearly explained how they reached their conclusions, so the King trusted their honesty and intelligence.

5. How does the capability of the four young men make them suitable to become advisors?

The four young men were intelligent, observant and logical. They noticed small details, thought carefully and made correct conclusions, making them suitable advisors.

6. Why does the merchant feel ashamed for accusing the four young men of stealing his camel? Explain in your own words.

The merchant realised that the young men were innocent and truthful. He felt ashamed because he had wrongly accused them without knowing the complete truth.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTION

1. The King rewarded the four young men by making them his advisors. Do you think this was the right decision? Give reasons to support your answer.

Answer: Yes, the King made the right decision. The four young men showed intelligence, sharp observation and logical thinking. They correctly described the missing camel by carefully studying the clues on the road. They remained calm even when they were wrongly accused and explained their ideas clearly before the King.

A good advisor should be honest, wise and able to solve problems. The four young men possessed all these qualities. They did not depend on luck but on careful reasoning. Such people can help a ruler make fair and sensible decisions. By choosing them as advisors, the King rewarded talent and wisdom. The story teaches that true ability and good character should always be recognized and appreciated.

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LETS WRITE

Letter of Complaint

45, Shanti Nagar

Bhopal – 462001

15 August 20XX

The Commissioner

Municipal Corporation

Bhopal

Subject: Complaint regarding the poor condition of the kutcha road

Sir/Madam,

I am a resident of Shanti Nagar. I wish to draw your attention to the poor condition of the kutcha road leading to our colony. Due to heavy rains, the road has developed many deep potholes. These potholes are filled with stagnant water, making it difficult for people to walk or drive safely. Many cyclists and two-wheeler riders have already met with minor accidents.

The stagnant water has also become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of diseases such as dengue and malaria. School children, elderly people and office-goers face great inconvenience every day.

I request you to repair the road at the earliest and ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging. I hope the Municipal Corporation will take immediate action.

Yours faithfully,
ABC

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QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE

Short Answer Type Questions

1. Why did the four young men pay close attention to the things they saw on the road?

2. What qualities of a good ruler are shown by the King in the play?

3. What lesson does the play teach about making decisions?

Long Answer Type Questions 

1. The play shows that careful observation is a valuable life skill. How do the four young men prove this through their actions? What lesson can students learn from them?

2. Why is it important to avoid judging people without knowing the complete truth? Explain with reference to the play.

Letter of Complaint Questions

1. You have noticed that most of the streetlights in your locality have not been working for the past two weeks. This has made the area unsafe at night.
Write a letter of complaint to the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, requesting immediate repair of the streetlights.

2. Garbage has not been collected regularly from your colony. The overflowing dustbins are creating a foul smell and attracting stray animals.
Write a letter of complaint to the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, requesting regular garbage collection and proper sanitation.

3. The drinking water supplied to your locality has been muddy and has an unpleasant smell for the last few days. Many residents have fallen ill.
Write a letter of complaint to the Executive Engineer, Water Supply Department, requesting immediate action to ensure clean drinking water.

4. A banquet hall near your house plays loud music late into the night during functions. Students and elderly people are unable to study or sleep peacefully.
Write a letter of complaint to the Station House Officer (SHO) of the local police station, requesting action against noise pollution.

5. The swings, benches and walking track in the public park of your colony are damaged. Children and senior citizens are unable to use the park safely.
Write a letter of complaint to the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, requesting immediate repair and proper maintenance of the park.