Vistas: The Tiger King · Class 12 · CBSE · Science English
Why does the Maharaja marry a princess from another royal state in Kalki's "The Tiger King"?
Practice question from Vistas: The Tiger King (Class 12 · CBSE · Science English), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-E5F1C3
Why does the Maharaja marry a princess from another royal state in Kalki's "The Tiger King"?
- A.To secure military support against the British
- B.To gain access to a state where many tigers still liveCorrect answer
- C.To escape the astrologers' prophecy
- D.To obtain permission to hunt in British forests
Solution
The Maharaja marries the princess mainly because her state has a large tiger population. He plans to hunt enough tigers there to complete his target of killing one hundred tigers.
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