In the 16th-century reign of the third Mughal Emperor, Akbar, there was a unique aspect of his rule - the integration of brilliant minds, poets, musicians, and advisors, who constituted the 'Navaratnas'. Among these jewels was Birbal, a man known.....
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Complete the sentences.
a. The paan burnt the Emperor’s tongue because ...
b. The angry Emperor wanted to ...
c. Mahesh Das is popularly known as ...
d. The bowl of ghee saved Shaukat Ali because ...
e. The Emperor ordered the lime with the intention of..
a. The paan burnt the Emperor’s tongue because the coat of lime applied got thicker than usual.
b. The angry Emperor wanted to severely punish Shaukat Ali, his official paan maker.
c. Mahesh Das is popularly known as Birbal.
d. The bowl of ghee saved Shaukat Ali because it protected the lining of his stomach from the harsh effects of the lime.
e. The Emperor ordered the lime with the intention of forcing Shaukat Ali to consume it as punishment.
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Find words of phrases in the text that tell that Shaukat Ali was scared of what the Emperor would do to him.
a. ____________________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________________
c. _______________________________________________________
d. _______________________________________________________
e. ______________________________________
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Unlock now 🔓Shaukat Ali was now trembling, like a leaf in the wind.
‘Go fetch a bag full of the best lime to the court,’ thundered the Emperor.
Relieved that his life was spared, Shaukat went to a nearby shop that sold lime. He didn’t have the slightest hint of what awaited him.
‘Have you started making pickle for the entire neighbourhood?’ asked the shopkeeper, jovially.
‘Of course not! I’m only following the Emperor’s command.’ Shaukat Ali was now worried and frightened.
‘Then it can’t be disobeyed,’ said Mahesh Das. He was observing the entire episode. ‘I know that you haven’t asked for it, yet I would like to give you a piece of advice. It may come handy.’
‘Alright, but be quick,’ Shaukat Ali said, his voice now a croak.
a. Shaukat Ali was trembling because he was ________________.
(i) ill (ii) feeling cold
(iii) afraid (iv) feeling feverish
b. Shaukat Ali was relieved when he heard that the Emperor wanted him to go and buy a bag full of ______________ .
(i) paan (ii) ghee
(iii) beetle leaves (iv) lime
c. Shaukat Ali told the shopkeeper that he was only following the Emperor’s _________
(i) request (ii) command
(iii) plea (iv) instructions
d. Mahesh Das was ____________ the entire episode.
(i) looking at (ii) studying
(iii) trying to understand (iv) observing
e. ‘I know that you haven’t asked for it.’ What is ‘it’ in this line?
(i) paan (ii) lime
(iii) ghee (iv) advice
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Unlock now 🔓Why did Mahesh Das ask Shaukat to drink a bowl of ghee?
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Unlock now 🔓What punishment did the Emperor have in mind for Shaukat Ali? Do you think it was a fair punishment?
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Unlock now 🔓Why do you think the Emperor conferred the title of ‘Birbal’ on Mahesh Das?
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Unlock now 🔓By the time the episode ended, the Emperor was in high spirits. Give a reason to support your answer.
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Unlock now 🔓Do you think the Emperor had a soft corner for Birbal? What do you think he would have done, if it was someone else who had asked Shaukat to consume a bowl of ghee?
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Unlock now 🔓Many times we wait for the right time to ask or say something to people, like our parents or teachers. What do you think stops us from speaking right away?
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Add an affix to each of the following words to change their meaning. You may choose the affixes from the given list and may use an affix more than once.
a en un im de al of ful fore in
Fortunate __________________ patient __________________
Prepared __________________ lucky __________________
Pure __________________ auspicious __________________
Appropriate __________________ perfect __________________
Fortunate | unfortunate | patient | impatient | |
Prepared | unprepared | lucky | unlucky | |
Pure | impure | auspicious | inauspicious | |
Appropriate | inappropriate | perfect | imperfect |
Add an affix to each of the following words to make new words.
wait | fuse | |||
rage | face | |||
right | fend | |||
head | fill |
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Unlock now 🔓Notice the interesting phrases used in the sentences.
a. Shaukat gulped it all at one go.
b. Gita blew out the candles at one go.
Frame two sentences using these phrases.
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Unlock now 🔓Fill the blanks in the following sentences with fond of/ have a taste for so as to make perfect sense.
a. I am ______________ sweets but I know that they are not good for health.
b. My trip to Singapore has given me ______________ foreign travels.
c. Ritika ______________ silk. She can make out the real stuff just by a mere touch.
d. Being ______________ something doesn’t mean that you can go on eating it. You know that fried food can cause weight gain.
e. Although my father is very ______________ my brother, he does not spare him when he is in the wrong.
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Give a reason to support your answer.
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Unlock now 🔓Now look up the word skip in the dictionary and write the meaning that is opposite to the meaning of the word trudge.
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Unlock now 🔓You have already learnt that a sentence is a group of words arranged in a manner that makes complete sense. Pick out a sentence from the story that belongs to each of the following categories and write. You may modify the sentence but the idea should be picked from the story.
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‘Your paan burnt my tongue. How do you claim to be the best paan maker in the city? You deserve the severest of punishments, you careless wretch.’
What does this quotation reveal about Emperor Akbar’s personality?
What was wrong with the paan?
What punishement was decided by the emperor?
‘Your paan burnt my tongue. How do you claim to be the best paan maker in the city? You deserve the severest of punishments, you careless wretch.’
What does this quotation reveal about Emperor Akbar’s personality?
What was wrong with the paan?
What punishement was decided by the emperor?
1. This quotation reveals that Emperor Akbar was a stern and hot-tempered man who valued quality and perfection. He took offence at the slightest mistake and was demanding in nature. He believed in harsh punishment as a method of etiquette and maintaining discipline.
2. The paan had a thick coat of lime applied on it which was more than usual. The excess lime caused the Emperor's tongue to burn when he took a bite, making the paan unpleasant to consume.
3. The punishment decided by the Emperor for the paan maker, Shaukat Ali, was to eat a bag full of lime. Being a harsh ruler, Emperor Akbar decided to give Shaukat a taste of his own mistake. He ordered Shaukat to eat all the lime to understand how it felt when something burned the tongue.
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‘Have a big bowl full of pure ghee before you go to the Royal Court,’ said Mahesh Das.
Who makes this suggestion to whom?
What does this moment tell you about the wisdom inherent in traditional practices?
Why was this advice given?
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1. Wisdom and Quick Thinking: This is evidently the central theme of the story. Birbal's intellect, insight, and quick thinking saved Shaukat Ali from a dire situation. When called to answer to Akbar for his actions, Birbal was able....
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1. Introduction:
The chapter introduces Akbar’s era, shining light on his reign marked by the inclusion of the 'Navaratnas'. Birbal, with his wit and intellect, is highlighted.........
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1. "One of these eminent ‘Navaratnas’ was the witty Birbal" - This line introduces the central character of the story, Birbal and sets up the context for his valuable role in Akbar's court.
2. "Your paan burnt my ...........
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Patronage: the support given by a patron.
The local theater thrived because of the patronage of the townspeople.
Navaratnas: a Sanskrit compound word meaning "nine gems".
The Navaratnas adorned the king’s court with their diverse skills.
Bestow: to give or present an honor, right, or gift.
The university ..........................................
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