Moments: In the Kingdom of Fools · Class 9 · CBSE English
What does the chain of blame during the investigation of the collapsed wall mainly reveal about the kingdom's justice system?
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What does the chain of blame during the investigation of the collapsed wall mainly reveal about the kingdom's justice system?
- A.It is based on careful evidence and fair reasoning.
- B.It protects poor people from punishment.
- C.It is arbitrary because responsibility is shifted without examining the real cause.Correct answer
- D.It gives every accused person a chance to defend himself properly.
Solution
The king and his officials keep transferring blame from one person to another until they find someone who can be punished. This exposes the irrational and arbitrary nature of justice in the kingdom.
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