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Three Questions

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · English

Quick revision notes for Three Questions — Maharashtra Board Class 10 English. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Core Idea and Theme

  • The king wants to know the right time for every action, the most necessary people, and the most important thing to do.
  • The learned people give different answers, but none satisfy the king.
  • The hermit does not answer directly at first; the king learns through his actions.
2

Characters and Their Roles

  • The King is curious, thoughtful, and willing to learn.
  • The Hermit is wise, patient, and silent at first.
  • The Bearded Man is the king’s enemy, badly wounded, and later becomes loyal to him.
3

Plot in Sequence

  • The king announces a reward for anyone who can answer his three questions.
  • Learned people offer different answers to each question, but the king accepts none.
  • The king disguises himself as a commoner and goes to the hermit.
4

Themes and Message

  • The value of the present moment: now is the only time when we have power.
  • The importance of the person before us: the most necessary person is the one with whom we are.
  • The duty to do good: helping the person in front of us is the most important thing.

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Key Concepts

The king wants to knowThe learned men give different ideasThe hermit does not answerThe king helps the weak hermitThe bearded man arrives badly wounded

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