Wit and Wisdom
CBSE · Class 8 · English
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Which empire was King Krishnadeva Raya the ruler of?
What did Tenali Rama use to demonstrate his point about yawning?
What was Mrs. Jones' garden full of?
How many young men were traveling to Ujjain seeking employment?
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Which qualities are important for a person who uses wit? Select all correct answers.
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Clever, Humorous, Observant, Creative
A witty person needs to be clever to find solutions, humorous to lighten situations, observant to notice details, and creative to think of new approaches. Being stubborn or overly serious would hinder wit.
The quarrel between the king and queen was caused by the queen's yawning during the king's poem recitation.
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True
The queen yawned several times while the king was reciting his poem because she was exhausted, which the king interpreted as disrespect.
Which observations did the four men make about the camel? Select all correct answers.
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It was lame in one leg, It was blind in the right eye, It had a short tail, It had stomach pain
Each of the four men observed something different: Ram Datt noticed the limp, Shiv Datt the blindness, Har Datt the short tail, and Dev Datt the stomach pain. Age was not mentioned.
What did Mrs. Jones use to plant her delicate flowers?
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A pin
The poem suggests that the plants are so small and delicate that Mrs. Jones must plant them with a pin, emphasizing how tiny they are.
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