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The Riddle

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Q. 1
What was special about the trees in Akbar’s garden?
A
They had golden flowers
B
They gave shade
C
They produced tasty and juicy fruits
D
They had colorful leaves
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Q. 2
How did most of the people in the court react to the question?
A
They got angry
B
They walked away
C
They laughed
D
They were puzzled
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Q. 3
According to Birbal, if the neighbour wanted to charge for water, what should he do?
A
Pay for using the well
B
Leave the court
C
Dig a new well
D
Apologize
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Q. 4
What did some courtiers think was the fastest thing?
A
Wind and clouds
B
Bullock carts and horses
C
Fire and air
D
Water and air
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Q. 5
What question did Akbar want an answer to?
A
Who is the strongest soldier?
B
Who is the wisest man?
C
How big is his empire?
D
What is the fastest thing on this planet?
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Q. 6
What had the neighbour sold to the man?
A
His garden
B
His house
C
His land
D
His well
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Q. 7
What did Birbal ask Akbar?
A
If he wanted breakfast
B
Where the ministers were
C
If he liked the garden
D
What was troubling him
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Q. 8
What was the neighbour's argument in court?
A
He sold the house only
B
He sold only the water
C
He sold only the well, not the water
D
He sold nothing
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Q. 9
Who did Akbar talk to about his worry?
A
A soldier
B
Birbal
C
His queen
D
His guards
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Q. 10
Who came forward with a complaint in the court?
A
A farmer
B
A minister
C
A soldier
D
A man from the audience
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Q. 11
What did Birbal say the neighbour should pay for?
A
Entering the court
B
Taking fruits
C
Keeping water in the well
D
Using the palace
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Q. 12
How did the neighbour react after Birbal’s decision?
A
He left without answering
B
He agreed and withdrew his claim
C
He got angry
D
He shouted at Birbal
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Q. 13
What was troubling Emperor Akbar?
A
A missing minister
B
A bad dream
C
A riddle in his mind
D
A difficult war
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Q. 14
How did Birbal plan to prove his answer?
A
By asking a question
B
By solving a problem quickly
C
By calling a wise man
D
By showing a book
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Q. 15
Who did Birbal say should present a problem to him?
A
A minister
B
The king himself
C
The queen
D
The people of the kingdom
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Q. 16
Who was known as the king of kings?
A
Ashoka
B
Shah Jahan
C
Birbal
D
Akbar
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Q. 17
What does the story prove is the fastest thing?
A
A chariot
B
Wind
C
Human mind
D
A horse
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Q. 18
Who was asked to settle the dispute?
A
The minister
B
Birbal
C
The queen
D
The guards
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Q. 19
What did Akbar love the most?
A
Arts, science, literature and music
B
Weapons and armor
C
Politics and battles
D
War and hunting
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Q. 20
What was Akbar missing despite the beauty around him?
A
Sleep
B
Wealth
C
Food
D
Peace of mind
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Q. 21
What kinds of flowers were in Akbar’s garden?
A
Only roses
B
Only small flowers
C
Flowers of all shapes and sizes
D
Only white flowers
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Q. 22
What kind of thought did Akbar say was bothering him?
A
A strong memory
B
A dream
C
A wise thought
D
An idle thought
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Q. 23
What was Birbal’s answer to Akbar’s question?
A
Light
B
The human mind
C
Time
D
Human eyes
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Q. 24
Who was walking with Akbar in the garden?
A
A soldier
B
His son
C
Birbal
D
A gardener
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Q. 25
What amazed the people in the court?
A
The size of the well
B
Birbal’s dress
C
The king’s decision
D
Birbal’s wisdom and quick thinking
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Q. 26
What did the neighbour demand money for?
A
Selling fruits
B
Using the garden
C
Entering the house
D
Drawing water from the well
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Q. 27
What did Birbal suggest the king should do?
A
Go for a walk
B
Eat something
C
Call his courtiers together
D
Send soldiers
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Q. 28
What did Birbal notice about Akbar?
A
That he was hungry
B
That he was tired
C
That he was happy
D
That he was not his usual self
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Q. 29
What quality is needed to enjoy beauty, according to the text?
A
Strength
B
Peace of mind
C
Money
D
Power
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Q. 30
What was Akbar doing one fine morning?
A
Holding a meeting
B
Visiting a temple
C
Walking in his garden
D
Sleeping
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