Moments: In the Kingdom of Fools · Class 9 · CBSE English
Why does the guru's plan to make the king and the minister take the disciple's place succeed?
Practice question from Moments: In the Kingdom of Fools (Class 9 · CBSE English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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Why does the guru's plan to make the king and the minister take the disciple's place succeed?
- A.The king and minister secretly wish to escape from the kingdom.
- B.They are frightened by the claim that the person executed first will gain a favourable rebirth.Correct answer
- C.The executioner refuses to obey the king's order.
- D.The disciple confesses that he caused the wall to collapse.
Solution
The guru invents the idea that the stake is especially fortunate for the first person executed. Because the foolish king and minister want the supposed advantage for themselves, they allow their greed and superstition to trap them.
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