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Wisdom Paves the Way

CBSE · Class 8 · English

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 8 English

Topics in Wisdom Paves the Way

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1. Chapter Overview

  • The play is set on a road leading to Ujjain and later in the King's court.
  • The four young men had been travelling for ten days before reaching Ujjain.
  • The main characters are the King of Ujjain, the four young men, the Merchant, and two Sentries.
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2. Characters and Their Roles

  • Ram Datt is the first to speak in Scene I and deduces that the camel is lame in one leg.
  • Shiv Datt deduces that the camel is blind in its right eye.
  • Har Datt deduces that the camel has a short tail.
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3. How the Four Men Use Observation

  • The men notice fresh camel tracks on the road.
  • Ram Datt studies the tracks and finds that only three feet made clear impressions; the fourth was faint, showing a limp.
  • Shiv Datt notices that the camel nibbled only on the foliage on the left side of the road, so it could not see with its right eye.
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4. The King's Court and Final Decision

  • Scene II takes place in the King's court, which is richly decorated with draperies, tall columns, and a golden canopy.
  • The Merchant accuses the four men of theft before the King.
  • The King asks each man to explain what he knows about the camel.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Wisdom Paves the Way

Knowledge and wisdomFour young menJourney to UjjainThe missing camelClues and deductionThe King of UjjainThe MerchantThe King’s court

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Wisdom Paves the Way covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 8 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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