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Read the following passages carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
PASSAGE
Once upon a time there lived a queen in the city of Benaras. Her name was Khema and she was the wife of King Bahuputtaka. One night, the queen had a dream of a beautiful golden goose that spoke with great wisdom, almost as if he was a sage. She told her husband that she desperately wanted to see a bird just like the one in her dream. So the king asked his ministers to find out all that they could about a bird such as this. He was told that such a bird did exist but was extremely rare and difficult to find. They advised him to build a beautiful lake on the outskirts of Benaras so that he may attract such rare and lovely creatures to reside there. In this way the queen might have her wish.
Towards the north, on Mount Cittakuta, there lived about ninety thousand wild geese headed by beautiful golden goose called king Dhatarattha. He got to hear of this exquisite lake surrounded by water lilies and lotuses floating on the surface. The king had invited all the birds to come and live on it, promising that none 'of them would ever be harmed. Corn was scattered on a daily basis in order to attract the bird. So a couple of geese went up to their king, the golden goose and told him that they were quite tired of living up on the mountains and would like to see this wonderful lake where they had• been promised food and protection. The king agreed to their request and took the flock down south, towards Benaras. Meanwhile, at the lake king Bahuputtaka had placed hunters all around in order to capture any golden goose :that happened to pass by: So the next morning when the headhunter saw this flock of geese approaching he was very excited to see their golden leader. He immediately went about setting up a snare amongst the water lilies and lotuses, as he knew that the leader would definitely be the first to alight.
The whole flock came flying down in one mighty swoop and as expected it was the king's foot that touched the water first. He was ensnared and could' not escape. Seeing this, the other geese flew into a panic. But none had the courage to try to free their king and so flew back to Mount Cittacutta for safety. All except one. He was the chief captain, Sumukha. King Dhatarattha entreated him to fly to safety too, as he would surely be captured if he stayed by his side. But Sumukha replied that he would never desert his master in the face of danger and would either try to save him or die by his side.
At this point the hunter approached and as Sumukha saw him he decided to appeal to his compassion. The hunter asked the golden goose how come he had not noticed the trap that was set. The golden goose replied that when one's time was up it was no use to struggle against what was fated and one must just accept it. The huntsman was very impressed with his grace and wisdom. He then turned to Sumukha and asked why he had hot fled with the other birds even though he was free to do so. Sumukha answered that the golden goose was his king, best friend and master and that he could never desert him even at the cost of his own life. Hearing this, the hunter realised that these were a couple ohare birds of great nobility. He did not much care for his own kings reward and decided to do the right thing and set them free. He told Sumukha. that as he was ready to die for his King he would set them both free to fly wherever they wish.
What was the king's intention behind building a lake?
Answer: (d)
He wanted to capture the golden goose.
Which of the following statements would best describe the qualities of Sumukha?
- Betrayer of the flock.
- The Selfless Goose.
- Loyal towards the king.
- The naive and ignorant goose.
Answer: (e)
Only (B) and (C)
What advice did the ministers give to the king?
Answer: (b)
To build a lake in order to attract the golden goose.
Why did the head hunter release the king, the golden goose?
Answer: (a)
He was impressed by his wisdom and nobility.
Why were the geese keen on visiting the lake in Benaras?
Answer: (e)
The lake was to be a source of good food and protection.
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