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(i) What did the iron chest contain? (ii) Why did the shepherd always carry it? (iii) Is it an example of the shepherd’s humility or wisdom or both?
(i) The iron chest contained an old blanket. (ii) The shepherd always carried the old blanket in the iron chest because it was his oldest and tested friend. It would protect him in case the king takes away his new cloaks. (iii) Yes, it is an example of both of the shepherd’s humility and wisdom.
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Why was everyone delighted to see the iron chest on the camel’s back?
Those who were present believed that the chest contained valuables. They thought that it contained the money which rightly belonged to the king. In that case it could be the proof of the new governor’s dishonesty. So being jealous of the new governor, they were all happy to see the chest.
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Why was the new governor called to the palace?
The governors of other provinces had reported against the new governor. They said that he kept a part of the money collected by him as tax from the people. Therefore, he was called to the palace.
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Why did the other governors grow jealous of the shepherd?
The shepherd lived humbly. His wisdom, sympathy and goodness made him popular among the people. He was honored for his justice and fairness. His fame made other governors grow jealous of him.
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Who visited the shepherd one day, and why?
The king of that country visited the shepherd one day. He wanted to know whether he was actually as wise and friendly as he had heard.
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The shepherd hadn’t been to school because(i) he was very poor. (ii) there were very few schools in those days. (iii) he wasn’t interested in studies. Chose the right answer.
(ii) there were very few schools in those days.
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Did she repent her hasty action? How does she show her repentance?
. She repented her hasty action a great deal. She touched the dead mongoose and cried, “Oh ! what have I done? I killed you who had saved my son!” She started long at the dead mongoose and sobbed.
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Why did the farmer’s wife strike the mongoose with the basket?
When the farmer’s wife came back, she found the mongoose at the door. His mouth was blood- stained. The farmer’s wife thought that the mongoose had killed her son. So, out of anger she struck the mongoose with her basket. As a result, he died instantly.
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What was the farmer’s comment on his wife’s fear?
The farmer’s wife did not like to leave the child alone with the mongoose. The farmer understood that she was afraid of the mongoose. Therefore, he commented that the mongoose was a friendly animal. He was also the best friend of their baby.
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Why didn’t the farmer’s wife want to leave the baby alone with the mongoose?
The farmer’s wife did not trust the mongoose. Therefore, she didn’t want to leave the baby alone with the mongoose.
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Why did the farmer bring a baby mongoose into the house?
The farmer had a baby son. The farmer and his wife loved him very much. They wanted a pet to be the companion of their son when he grew up. There3fore, the farmer brought a baby mongoose into the house.
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Which one of the following sums up the story best?
(i) A bird in hand is worth two in the bush. (ii) One is known by the company one keeps. A friend in need is a friend indeed. Ans. (ii) ‘One is known by the company one keeps’ sums up the story best.
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How did the rishi explain the different ways in which the birds behaved?
The king told the rishi how the two birds liking alike had behaved differently. The rishi explained that the bird living in the company of robbers talked like robbers. On the other hand, the bird living in the company of rishis repeated the words of the rishis.
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What did the second bird say to him?
Ans. The second bird said to him (the king), “Welcome to the ashram, Sir, please go inside and rest. The rishi will be back soon. There’s some cold water in the pot. Please make yourself comfortable”.
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What did the first bird say to the stranger?
Ans. The stranger (king) heard the first bird say, “Quick! Hurry up! There’s someone under the tree. Come and take his jewels and his horse. Hurry, or else he’ll slip away.”
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Where did each of them find a home?
Ans. Each of them found a home on the other side of th forest. One of them found a home in a tree that stood near a cave of the robbers. The other one found a home in a tree near a rishi’s ashram.
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. How did the two baby birds get separated?
Ans. One day a big storm blew down the tall three in which the birds lived. The strong wind blew away the baby birds to the other side of the forest. One of them came down near a cave. The other bird landed outside a rishi’s ashram. In this way, the two baby birds got separated.
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How to solve quadratic equations (Class 10)?
Quadratic equations are equations of degree two.Students learn factorization, completing the square, and formula methods.Each method is useful for different equations.Quadratic equations help solve real-life problems.This topic prepares students for higher mathematics.
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What is Pythagoras theorem (Class 9)?
Pythagoras theorem explains the relationship between sides of a right-angled triangle.The square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of squares of the other two sides.It is widely used in geometry problems.Real-life applications include construction and navigation.This theorem builds problem-solving skills.
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How to balance chemical equations (Class 8)?
Balancing chemical equations follows the law of conservation of mass.Students count atoms on both sides of the equation.Coefficients are adjusted to balance elements.Step-by-step practice makes the process easier.This skill is essential for chemistry.