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Visit the following website and read about Birbal.

www.mapsofindia.com/who-is-who/history/birbal.html

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Comprehension
Comprehension
Comprehension

A. Tick ( ) the correct option.3
1. Who were pacing in the balcony of the palace?

a) Akbar b) Birbal c) Akbar and Birbal

2. Who challenges people to win award by standing whole night in the cold
water of the Yamuna?

a) Akbar b) Birbal c) Washerman

3. The challenge is taken by Denu, a:

a) courtier b) soldier c) washerman

4. Akbar refuses to give reward to Denu because, according to a courtier, Denu
has won the challenge with the help of the warmth of:

a) fire b) moon light c) palace lights

5. People appreciate the justice done to:

a) Birbal b) Denu c) the courtier

B. Write for true and for false statements.T F
1. Akbar was a generous king.

2. Birbal was very intelligent.

3. Denu was hesitant in taking up the challenge but his wife forced him.

4. Birbal was cooking rice in a pot hung on tripod at a distance from
the fire.

5. Akbar learnt that if the fire from a distance cannot cook the food
then lights of his court can’t warm Denu.

C. Read the following statements carefully. Tell who said these words to whom.

1. “I should try my luck.”

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