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NIOS · Class 10 · English

30 flashcards for The Return of The Lion (NIOS Class 10 English) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "Who is Jijabai in the play?"

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CharactersPlot and conflictVocabularyTheme and moodLeadershipCharacter analysis
Card 1Characters

Who is Jijabai in the play?

Answer

Jijabai is Shivaji's mother and acts as Regent of the Marathas in his absence. She speaks as a strong ruler as well as a worried mother.

Card 2Plot and conflict

Why does Jijabai refuse to believe the letter from Agra?

Answer

She believes the letter is a hoax because she does not trust Aurangzeb. She feels that such a cruel enemy cannot be truthful about Shivaji's death.

Card 3Characters

What role does Ram Das play in the court scene?

Answer

Ram Das is Shivaji's teacher and companion. He is also a poet and helps explain the truth about the false promises made to Shivaji.

Card 4Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word Regent in this chapter?

Answer

A Regent is a ruler who governs in place of the king. Jijabai acts as Regent and takes charge of the Maratha kingdom during Shivaji's absence.

Card 5Theme and mood

Why is the Mantri worried about the soldiers?

Answer

The Mantri fears that the soldiers may revolt because they are discontented and there is no news about Shivaji. This shows the tension in the kingdom.

Card 6Leadership

What does Jijabai tell the Mantri to do for the soldiers?

Answer

She orders him to raise the pay and increase the rations. She also asks him to send useful gifts to the soldiers' wives and sweets and toys to their children.

Card 7Character analysis

What do Jijabai's actions show about her as a ruler?

Answer

They show that she is caring, responsible, and practical. She understands that a good ruler must keep soldiers happy and protect the kingdom's peace.

Card 8Characters

Who is Sambhaji in the play?

Answer

Sambhaji is Shivaji's son. He is safe with friends and will join the family in a few days.

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What are the important topics in The Return of The Lion for NIOS Class 10 English?
Key topics in The Return of The Lion include Plot Summary, Characters and Their Roles, Themes and Message, Important Quotes and Their Meaning. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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There are 30 flashcards for The Return of The Lion covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise The Return of The Lion for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 41 practice questions on The Return of The Lion. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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