3 Wisdom Paves the Way English - 3 Wisdom Paves the Way

Which word best merchant’s attitude men?

What quality of the four men impressed the King the most?

The phrase “gone astray” means the camel:

What was the King’s final decision about the four men?

How did Dev Datt know the camel had stomach pain?

The phrase “gone astray” means the camel was stolen.

The King appointed the men as his advisers because of their physical strength.

The four men admitted they had seen the merchant’s camel before.

The King punished the merchant for making false accusations.

The merchant believed the four men were healers because they described his camel’s ailments.

[may, must, should, can, might, need to, ]
An old man, known for his wisdom, lived in a small village. One day, a young boy asked him, “How 1. _______ (ability) I become wise like you?” The old man smiled and said, “Wisdom 2._______ (necessity) be earned through patience. You 3. _______ (suggestion) listen, more than you speak.” The boy thought for a while and replied, “It 4. _______ (weak possibility) take years, but I’ll try.” The old man nodded. “You 5._______ (obligation) learn from your mistakes too. Wisdom 6. _______ (possibility) come slowly, but it always arrives for those who seek it.” The boy knew he could become wise if he followed the old man’s advice.

Ram Datt : From its tracks on the road, I observed that only three feet left distinct impressions. The fourth was faint, indicating a limp. The pattern of the tracks told the tale of a creature struggling to bear its weight evenly.
King : (Nodding thoughtfully) Impressive observation. You have sharp eyes, indeed. (To Shiv Datt) And what of you? What did you discern about this camel?
Shiv Datt : I observed that the camel was blind in its right eye, Your Majesty.
King : How did you arrive at this conclusion? Shiv Datt: It had nibbled only on the foliage to the left of the road, leaving the right side untouched. The leaves on the right hung undisturbed, as if unseen. From this, I deduced it could not see with its right eye.
Q.1. Identify the false statement from the two given below and rectify it.
A. Ram Datt noticed that the camel was limping because only three feet left clear tracks.
B. Shiv Datt concluded that the camel was blind in its left eye.
Q.2. What does Ram Datt’s observation about the camel’s tracks tell us about his skills?
Q.3. Complete the following sentence appropriately.
When Shiv Datt says the leaves on the right side were “undisturbed, as if unseen,” he means the camel _______
Q.4. What can be inferred about the four young men from their detailed observations of the camel?
A. They are careless and inattentive.
B. They are knowledgeable and attentive to detail.
C. They have never seen a camel before.
D. They are making guesses without evidence.

(The King of Ujjain sits upon his throne, surrounded by courtiers. The grand hall is adorned with rich draperies, tall columns, and a golden canopy. The King, regal in his bearing, watches intently as the Merchant and the Sentry bow before him.)
King: (Commanding) What is the matter that brings you to my court?
Sentry: Your Highness, this merchant has come with a grievance against four travellers. He accuses them of stealing his camel.
King: Bring forth the accused.
(The Sentry bows and exits, returning shortly with the four young men. They bow respectfully before the King, maintaining calm despite the accusations against them.)
King: (To the Merchant) Speak your accusation clearly. I shall not tolerate any confusion in my court.
Merchant: Your Majesty, these men know every detail of my missing camel, yet they insist they have never seen it. They are undoubtedly the thieves. How else could they know so much about it?
King: (Turning to Ram Datt) You, speak. What do you know of this camel?
Q.1. Identify the false statement from the two given below and rectify it.
A. The King asks the Merchant to speak his accusation clearly.
B. The four young men immediately confess to stealing the camel.
Q.2. What does the King’s command to “Bring forth the accused” tell us about his role?
Q.3. When the King says, “I shall not tolerate any confusion in my court,” it means he wants
A. a peaceful gathering
B. clear and precise information
C. the accused to escape
D. no visitors in his court
Q.4. What is the Merchant’s main argument to prove the travellers’ guilt?
A. They have confessed to the crime.
B. They know many details about the missing camel despite denying having seen it.
C. They were caught with the camel.
D. They admit to stealing the camel.

Dev Datt: (Smiling) It seems each of us has learnt something unique, yet I believe my discovery is unlike any of yours.
Har Datt: Let us rest beneath a large tree and share our findings. But wait—someone approaches in haste!
Shiv Datt: (Peering ahead) It appears to be a merchant, running as if pursued by trouble. Ram Datt: A merchant indeed, and judging by his countenance, he has lost something of great value—perhaps his camel.
(The Merchant, panting and distressed, reaches the group. He pauses to catch his breath, then addresses them anxiously.)
Q.1. Identify the false statement from the two given below and rectify it.
A. Har Datt suggests they continue walking without stopping.
B. Shiv Datt notices someone approaching quickly.
Q.2. What does Shiv Datt’s description of the merchant “running as if pursued by trouble” indicate about the situation?
Q.3. Complete the sentence with the correct option:
The phrase “judging by his countenance” means
A. judging by his clothes
B. judging by his facial expression
C. judging by his actions
D. judging by his voice
Q.4. Ram Datt says the merchant “has lost something of great value—perhaps his camel.” What can we infer about Ram Datt’s ability from this?
A. He is careless and makes random guesses.
B. He is observant and good at reading people’s emotions.
C. He is indifferent to others’ problems.
D. He prefers to ignore signs of trouble.

Shiv Datt: Look there, friends. A camel has passed this way. The tracks are fresh.
Ram Datt: (Studying the tracks) Yes, let us observe them as we continue. They may tell us more than meets the eye.
(The four men continue walking, occasionally stopping to examine the camel’s tracks. They scrutinise every detail, exchanging glances but saying little.)
Ram Datt: I have discovered something peculiar about this camel.
Shiv Datt: So have I.
Har Datt: I, too, have noticed a strange detail.
Q.1. Identify the false statement from the two given below and rectify it.
A. The young men ignored the camel’s tracks as they were in a hurry.
B. Ram Datt believed that the camel’s tracks could reveal useful information.
Q.2. What does the dialogue “They may tell us more than meets the eye” reveal about Ram Datt?
Q.3. Fill in the blank correctly.
In the line “They may tell us more than meets the eye,” the phrase “more than meets the eye” refers to _______
Q.4. What can be inferred about the young men from their silent observation and glances?
A. They are uncertain and nervous about what they see.
B. They are secretly planning to steal the camel.
C. They are independently analysing the situation and thinking deeply.
D. They are afraid to speak to one another.

How did the journey become a turning point in the young men’s lives?

Why did the merchant feel ashamed in the end?

What does the play teach us about wisdom?

What offer did the King make to the four young men?

Why did the King dismiss the merchant’s . complaint?

You have observed that the kutcha road leading to your colony is in a very bad condition due to heavy rains. The potholes f are dangerous for people and can lead to accidents. They also serve as a breeding ground for mosquitoes as there is stagnant water all around.
Write a letter of complaint to the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation or the Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat to look into the matter and take necessary action.

What qualities does the play suggest a good adviser should have?

Compare the personalities of the four young men based on their dialogues.

How is the title “Wisdom Paves the Way” justified througli the events of the play?

Describe the role of the King in ensuring justice in the play.

How did the merchant’s misunderstanding become a lesson for him?

Assertion (A): The merchant accused the four men of stealing his camel.
Reason (R): They refused to help him search for the missing camel.

Assertion (A): The King appointed the four young men as his advisers.
Reason (R): They accurately deduced details about the camel without seeing it.

The four men accepted the King’s offer to serve him with all their _____.
(hearts, hind, dusty)

The King declared that the men’s wisdom would be a _____ for his kingdom.
(beacon, blood, details)

The phrase “gone _____” means the camel had wandered away from its path.
(astray, lame, hearts)

The King praised the men for their _____ and appointed them as his advisers.
(wisdom, beacon, astray)

The merchant accused the four men of stealing his camel because they knew its _____ but denied seeing it.
(details, right, hearts)