GOPAAL AND THE HILSA-FISH

 





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1. Why was everyone in the kingdom talking about the Hilsa fish?

  • a) It was very expensive
  • b) It was the season for Hilsa fish
  • c) The king ordered everyone to buy Hilsa
  • d) There was a shortage of fish

2. What did the courtier say to the king about the Hilsa fish?

  • a) He caught a huge Hilsa
  • b) He couldn’t find any Hilsa
  • c) Hilsa fish were becoming rare
  • d) He disliked Hilsa fish

3. How did the king react to the courtier’s talk about the Hilsa fish?

  • a) He was amused
  • b) He lost his temper
  • c) He agreed with the courtier
  • d) He ignored him

4. **What challenge did the king give to Gopal?**

  • a) To catch a bigger Hilsa fish than the courtier
  • b) To bring a Hilsa fish to the palace without anyone talking about it
  • c) To cook the best Hilsa dish
  • d) To sell Hilsa fish in the market

5. **What unusual thing did Gopal do when he accepted the king’s challenge?**

  • a) He disguised himself as a fisherman
  • b) He dressed in ridiculous clothes and half-shaved his face
  • c) He started selling Hilsa fish
  • d) He brought a tiny fish to the palace

6. Why did Gopal's wife think he had gone mad?

  • a) He was talking about Hilsa fish non-stop
  • b) He wore strange clothes and smeared ash on his face
  • c) He refused to eat anything but fish
  • d) He danced in the street

7. What did the people say when they saw Gopal walking to the palace?

  • a) “He must be a rich man”
  • b) “He is a mystic”
  • c) “He’s a fisherman”
  • d) “He has gone mad”

8. How did Gopal get the attention of the palace guards?

  • a) By showing them the Hilsa fish
  • b) By shouting loudly and dancing
  • c) By asking politely
  • d) By bribing them

9. What did the courtiers think of Gopal when they saw him in his strange attire?

  • a) They praised him for his creativity
  • b) They thought he had lost his mind
  • c) They admired his courage
  • d) They were confused

10. Why did the king initially not understand Gopal’s behavior?

  • a) He was too focused on the Hilsa fish
  • b) He didn’t recognize Gopal in his strange outfit
  • c) He thought Gopal was playing a prank
  • d) He was upset with Gopal

11. **What point did Gopal make to the king in the end?**

  • a) That the Hilsa fish was overrated
  • b) That no one had talked about the Hilsa fish that day
  • c) That he had caught the biggest fish
  • d) That the courtiers were disrespectful

12. What was the king’s reaction after Gopal reminded him of the challenge?

  • a) He was angry
  • b) He dismissed Gopal’s point
  • c) He congratulated Gopal for achieving the impossible
  • d) He rewarded Gopal with gold

13. **What does Gopal’s success in the challenge show about his character?**

  • a) He is serious and quiet
  • b) He is clever and witty
  • c) He is easily distracted
  • d) He is greedy for rewards

14. **What was Gopal’s goal in dressing up so oddly?**

  • a) To make people laugh
  • b) To distract people from talking about the Hilsa fish
  • c) To impress the king
  • d) To sell more fish

15. **What is the main theme of the story "Gopal and the Hilsa-Fish"?**

  • a) The importance of wealth
  • b) The power of cleverness and wit
  • c) The value of hard work
  • d) The beauty of nature

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