CBSE Class 8 English Wisdom Paves the Way Worksheet Set 01

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Question. The merchant blamed the four men of stealing his camel because they knew its _____ but denied seeing it.
Answer: details
Explanation: The merchant was suspicious because the men knew all about the camel even though they said they never saw it.

Question. The four men have been journeying for _____ days since leaving their village.
Answer: ten
Explanation: Ram Datt remembered that they had been walking on their trip for exactly ten days.

Question. The King applauded the men for their _____ and appointed them as his advisers.
Answer: wisdom
Explanation: The ruler was amazed by how smartly the men used their minds to solve tricky problems.

Question. The expression “gone _____ ” means the camel had wandered away from its path.
Answer: astray
Explanation: Going astray means getting lost or walking away from where you are supposed to be.

Question. The King stated that the men’s wisdom would be a _____ for his kingdom.
Answer: beacon
Explanation: A beacon is a bright guiding light that shows everyone the safe and correct path to take.

Question. The four men welcomed the King's offer to serve him with all their _____
Answer: hearts
Explanation: They happily agreed to serve the King honestly and with total dedication.

True or False

Question. The merchant believed the four men were healers because they described his camel's sickness.
Answer: True
Explanation: Because they described the illnesses so well, the merchant initially wondered if they were doctors.

Question. The King offered the four young men roles as his advisers.
Answer: True
Explanation: He wanted smart and thoughtful advisers in his court to help run the kingdom.

Question. The King's decision to appoint the four men as advisers showed his ability to judge people fairly.
Answer: True
Explanation: The King recognized real intelligence and rewarded honesty rather than anger.

Question. The King punished the merchant for making false claims.
Answer: False
Explanation: The King scolded the merchant and dropped the case, but he did not punish him.

Question. The four men were careless travellers who stumbled upon a lost camel.
Answer: False
Explanation: The men never saw the camel itself; they were sharp observers who noticed footprints.

Question. Dev Datt believes ten days is a long time to walk before finding work.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dev Datt said that ten days was just a short span in their journey.

Question. The four men confessed they had seen the merchant's camel before.
Answer: False
Explanation: They spoke the truth throughout the trial and maintained they had never seen the animal.

Question. Wisdom is the same as knowledge according to the story.
Answer: False
Explanation: Knowledge means learning facts, but wisdom means knowing how to use those facts properly.

Question. The King appointed the men as his advisers because of their physical power.
Answer: False
Explanation: They were selected for their brilliant minds and observational skills, not for body strength.

Question. The creature deliberately avoided the leaves on the right because they were sour.
Answer: False
Explanation: The leaves on the right were fresh and sweet, but the camel simply could not see them.

Question. The phrase “gone astray” signifies the camel was stolen.
Answer: False
Explanation: It means the camel wandered away on its own and got lost.

Questions / Short Question Answers

Question. Assertion (A): The King appointed the four young men as his advisers. Reason (R): They correctly deduced details about the camel without seeing it. Choose the correct option: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Explanation: The King gave them jobs precisely because he was impressed by how they solved the camel puzzle.

Question. Who were the central characters on the road to Ujjain?
Answer: The four young men—Ram Datt, Shiv Datt, Har Datt, and Dev Datt.
Explanation: These four clever friends are the heroes of the story traveling together to find good work.

Question. Why did Shiv Datt believe a camel had lately passed by?
Answer: The tracks left on the ground were fresh and clearly visible.
Explanation: Fresh footprints in the soft dust showed that an animal had walked past just moments earlier.

Question. What did the merchant blame the young men of doing?
Answer: He accused them of stealing his camel after they described all its features without having seen it.
Explanation: The merchant could not understand how strangers knew everything about his animal unless they took it.

Question. Assertion (A): The merchant blamed the four men of stealing his camel. Reason (R): They refused to help him search for the missing camel. Choose the correct option: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer: (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Explanation: The merchant blamed them because they knew the camel's traits, not because they refused to help.

Question. What did the King grant the four young men at the end?
Answer: The King offered them honorable positions as royal advisers in his court.
Explanation: The King admired their intelligence and wanted their wise minds to help guide his kingdom.

Question. Why did the four men examine the camel's tracks carefully?
Answer: They believed the tracks could reveal important clues about the camel and its condition.
Explanation: They were naturally curious and liked to observe small details to discover the full story.

Question. What quality did the King admire most in the four men?
Answer: The King admired their sharp observation, deep reasoning, and ability to look beyond the obvious.
Explanation: He valued that they could see hidden truths in simple clues instead of guessing blindly.

Question. Why did the merchant run toward the group in trouble?
Answer: He had lost his camel and was searching everywhere for it.
Explanation: The merchant was worried and upset because his precious animal had wandered away.

Question. How did each of the four young men deduce a unique feature of the merchant’s camel?
Answer: Ram Datt noticed the faint track showing lameness; Shiv Datt saw leaves eaten on one side showing blindness; Har Datt spotted blood drops from mosquito bites showing a short tail; and Dev Datt noticed faint hind tracks showing belly pain.
Explanation: Each friend looked at a different physical sign and used logic to understand the animal's condition.

Question. Why did Ram Datt conclude that the camel was lame?
Answer: One of the camel's legs left no deep imprint, showing it was not bearing its weight evenly.
Explanation: An animal limps by putting less pressure on a sore leg, leaving a much lighter mark.

Question. Why did the King not believe the merchant’s charge of theft?
Answer: The King listened to their clear, logical explanations which proved that their knowledge came from sharp observation rather than theft.
Explanation: The young men demonstrated how each clue gave them facts without ever laying eyes on the animal.

Question. Why did Shiv Datt deduce that the camel was blind in its right eye?
Answer: The camel had eaten leaves only from the left side of the road, leaving the right side untouched.
Explanation: Since green leaves were present on both sides, the camel only ate what it could see with its good eye.

Question. What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom as explained in the chapter?
Answer: Knowledge is learning facts and information, whereas wisdom is using that knowledge with good judgment to make thoughtful decisions.
Explanation: Knowledge is knowing that a clue exists; wisdom is figuring out what that clue actually tells you.

Question. Why did Har Datt infer that the camel had a short tail?
Answer: He saw small droplets of blood on the trail from mosquito bites that a long tail could have brushed away.
Explanation: A camel with a normal tail would have swished the biting flies off its body.

Question. What can we gain from the young men’s journey to Ujjain?
Answer: We learn the importance of patience, teamwork, and using our intelligence calmly when facing difficult challenges.
Explanation: Staying calm and thinking clearly helps us solve hard problems and succeed in life.

Question. Why did Dev Datt infer that the camel had a stomach pain?
Answer: The hind leg footprints were faint and the camel walked cautiously to avoid pain.
Explanation: When an animal has pain in its belly, it steps very gently with its back feet.

Question. Why did the King choose to make the four men his advisers?
Answer: He was greatly impressed by their sharp reasoning, intelligence, and ability to see beyond obvious facts.
Explanation: A good king surrounds himself with thoughtful people who can help him make wise choices.

Question. Draw connections between the observations made by the four men and the qualities the King values in his advisers. How do their individual insights show the skills required for wise counsel?
Answer: Each man noticed a different clue: Ram Datt saw the limp from the tracks, Shiv Datt noticed blindness from the uneaten leaves, Har Datt deduced a short tail from mosquito bites, and Dev Datt found stomach pain from faint hind prints. These observations show keen attention to detail, logical reasoning, and deep thinking—qualities the King values for giving wise advice.
Explanation: Good leaders need advisers who pay close attention, stay calm, and think carefully before deciding.

Vocabulary Activity - "Guess the Word"

Question. Unscramble the letters to get the proper word: PRPEOSCT
Answer: PROSPECT
Explanation: A prospect is a good possibility or chance for something nice to happen in the future.

Question. Thick decorative fabrics woven with pictures or patterns.
Answer: Tapestries
Explanation: Tapestries are heavy wall hangings made of colored cloth showing pictures.

Question. Complete the sentence with the noun form: The teacher gave her a brief _____ on the project in front of the class. (present)
Answer: presentation
Explanation: "Presentation" is the naming word for showing your work to others.

Question. To think deeply before making a decision.
Answer: Deliberate
Explanation: To deliberate means to sit down and think carefully before choosing what to do.

Question. Unscramble the letters to get the proper word: MELCA
Answer: CAMEL
Explanation: A camel is a desert animal with a hump that can walk on hot sand.

Question. Beautified or decorated to look pretty.
Answer: Adorned
Explanation: Adorned means made beautiful with pretty decorations or jewels.

Question. Complete the sentence with the noun form: Due to his slight _____, the team lost the match. (hesitate)
Answer: hesitation
Explanation: "Hesitation" is the noun that describes pausing or waiting in doubt.

Question. Over there at a certain place.
Answer: Yonder
Explanation: Yonder is an old-fashioned word that means pointing to a place over there in the distance.

Question. Complete the sentence with the noun form: Their brave _____ to help during the flood was appreciated by everyone. (decide)
Answer: decision
Explanation: "Decision" is the noun form of the action word "decide".