C8 The Old Sage and the Brothers

Word- meaning of The Old Sage and the Brothers

Question- Answers (Page no. 71)

1 Que: How many sons did the old farmer have?

Ans. The farmer had three sons named Harry, Raman and Sandeep.

2 Que: Why did the farmer summon his sons?

Ans. He summoned his sons to divide the property among them.

3 Que: What had the farmer decided to do?

Ans. The farmer had decided to give each son a field and house.

4 Que: How did Harry help the sage?

Ans. Harry gave the sage a chapati to eat.

5 Que : What did Harry ask for?

Ans. Harry asked for a big house and ten cows.

6 Que: Why could the sage not cross the river?

Ans. The sage could not cross the river because there was no boat.

7 Que: How did Sandeep help the sage?

Ans. Sandeep carried the sage on his back across the river.

8 Que: Did all the brothers keep their promise?

Ans. No, only Sandeep kept his promise.

9 Que: Why did the sage snatch away the gifts from Harry and Raman?

Ans. The sage snatched away the gifts from them because they did not keep their promise.

10 Que : What do you learn from the story?

Ans. One must do one's promise. It is our duty to help the poor and the needy.

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