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The Crow and the Deer

NIOS · Class 12 · English

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Card 1Literary Background and Context

What is the Hitopadesha, and what is the significance of 'The Crow and the Deer' within it?

Answer

The Hitopadesha is an ancient Sanskrit text containing moral and instructional stories. 'The Crow and the Deer' is the second story from Book 1, titled 'Mitralabha' (How to gain a friend). It teaches …

Card 2Character Relationships and Themes

Describe the initial friendship between the crow (Su-buddhi) and the deer (Chitrang). What makes their bond strong?

Answer

The crow Su-buddhi and the deer Chitrang share an enduring friendship that is as lasting as the ancient trees surrounding them in the Champakvati forest of Magadh Desh. Their bond is built on genuine …

Card 3Character Analysis

Who is Kshudra-buddhi (the jackal), and what are his true intentions when he approaches the deer?

Answer

Kshudra-buddhi is a cunning and deceitful jackal whose name literally means 'small wit' in Sanskrit. When he encounters the healthy, plump deer in the forest, he becomes tempted to make the deer his m…

Card 4Story Analysis and Themes

What warning does the crow give to the deer about the jackal, and what example does he use to illustrate his point?

Answer

The crow warns the deer: 'Don't shelter the one you are unfamiliar with whose family and character [you don't know].' He illustrates this warning with the tale of an innocent old vulture (Jaradgave) a…

Card 5Vocabulary and Character Names

Define 'Su-buddhi' and 'Kshudra-buddhi.' What do these Sanskrit names reveal about the characters?

Answer

'Su-buddhi' means 'noble wit' or 'good sense' in Sanskrit, representing the crow's wisdom, foresight, and moral intelligence. 'Kshudra-buddhi' means 'small wit' or 'petty mind,' reflecting the jackal'…

Card 6Character Arguments and Conflict

Explain the jackal's argument in response to the crow's warning. What is his main point?

Answer

The jackal argues that the crow himself was a stranger to the deer when they first met, yet their friendship deepened over time. He questions: 'Even your family and character were not known to the dee…

Card 7Character Development and Decision-Making

What is the deer's response to the debate between the crow and the jackal? What does this reveal about his character?

Answer

The deer seeks to end the debate by saying: 'This debate is unnecessary. Let's all live together with faith, friendship and affection because, None is none's either friend or foe, It's only behaviour …

Card 8Plot Development and Deception

How does the jackal lure the deer into the trap? Describe the trap and the deer's predicament.

Answer

The jackal tells the deer: 'In this forest, there is a lush and fertile field of grains. I will lead you there and show the same.' The deer begins visiting the field daily to graze on the grains. Even…

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Key topics in The Crow and the Deer include A pie chart showing the distribution of character types and their defining traits in the story, A mind map showing the geographical, cultural, and narrative elements of the Champakvati forest setting, A flowchart showing the decision point where the deer chooses to ignore the crow's warning and accept the jackal's friendship. These are the concepts NIOS Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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