UP Board Solutions Class 10 English Supplementary Chapter 2 The Judgement Seat of Vikramaditya

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

Answer The Following Questions In About 25 Words :

Question 1. Do we know anything definite about Vikramaditya? If so, what?(क्या हम विक्रमादित्य के विषय में कोई बात निश्चित रूप से जानते हैं ? यदि जानते हैं, तो वह क्या है ?)
Answer: We do not know anything definite about Vikramaditya. The only thing that we are sure about him is that he was a lover of justice and learning. (हम विक्रमादित्य के विषय में कोई बात निश्चित रूप से नहीं जानते । केवल एक बात जो उनके बारे में निश्चित है, वह यह है कि वे न्याय और ज्ञान के प्रेमी थे ।)
In simple words: We know very little about Vikramaditya, but it's certain that he was a king who deeply valued fairness and knowledge.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on Vikramaditya's key characteristics: love for justice and learning, as these are central to the chapter's theme.

Question 2. why did the guilty tremble before Vikramaditya?(विक्रमादित्य के सामने अपराधी क्यों काँपने लगते थे ?)
Answer: The guilty trembled before Vikramaditya because they knew that his eyes would look straight into their guilt and punish them. (राजा विक्रमादित्य के सामने आकर अपराधी इसलिए काँपने लगते थे, क्योंकि वे जानते थे कि राजा की आँखें उनके अपराध को पहचान लेंगी और उनको दण्ड मिलेगा।)
In simple words: Guilty people were scared of Vikramaditya because they knew he had an uncanny ability to see their wrongdoing and would justly punish them.

🎯 Exam Tip: This question highlights Vikramaditya's extraordinary ability to discern truth, a crucial aspect of his character in the story.

Question 3. What happened to the palace and the fortress of Vikramaditya after his death ?।(विक्रमादित्य की मृत्यु के बाद उसके महल तथा किले का क्या हुआ ?)
Answer: After the death of Vikramaditya his palace and fortress were ruined with passage of time. The ruins were covered with grass and dust. (विक्रमादित्य की मृत्यु के बाद उसका महल और किला दोनों नष्ट हो गये और खण्ड़हर घास और मिट्टी में दब गये ।)
In simple words: After Vikramaditya's death, his grand palace and fortress crumbled into ruins over time, eventually becoming overgrown with grass and covered in dust.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand that the physical structures associated with Vikramaditya did not last, setting the stage for the discovery of his judgement-seat as a forgotten legend.

Question 4. What did the village-boys find in the pastures?(गाँव के लड़कों ने चरागाह में क्या पाया ?)
Answer: The village-boys used to go to a nearby pastures with their cattle. The village-boys found a green mound in the pasture just like a judgement-seat. (गाँव के लड़के पास के एक चरागाह में अपने पशुओं के साथ जाया करते थे । गाँव के लड़कों को चरागाह में एक हरा-भरा टीला मिला जो न्यायाधीश के सिंहासन जैसा प्रतीत होता था ।)
In simple words: The village boys, while grazing their cattle, discovered a green mound in the pasture that resembled a judge's seat.

🎯 Exam Tip: This discovery is the pivotal event that begins the main narrative of the story.

Question 5. What did the village-boy say to his friends after sitting on the green | mound? What did his friends do?(गाँव के लड़के ने उस हरे-भरे टीले पर बैठकर अपने मित्रों से क्या कहा ? उसके मित्रों ने क्या किया ?)
Answer: After sitting on the green mound the village-boy said to his friends, “I will be the judge. You can bring all your cases before me and I will have trials.” His friends soon brought cases before him for decision. (उस हरे-भरे टीले पर बैठने के बाद उस ग्रामीण- लड़के ने अपने मित्रों से कहा, “मैं न्यायाधीश हूँ। तुम अपने मुकदमे मेरे पास लाओ और मैं न्याय करूंगा।” उसके मित्र शीघ्र ही निर्णय के लिए उसके सामने अपने मुकदमे लाये ।)
In simple words: The boy declared himself judge and invited his friends to bring their disputes, which they promptly did, treating him as a real judge.

🎯 Exam Tip: This interaction demonstrates the immediate and profound effect the mound had on the boy's demeanor and the villagers' perception.

Question 6. What changes did the village-boys notice in the boy who sat on the mound?(गाँव के लड़कों ने टीले पर बैठने वाले लड़के में क्या परिवर्तन देखे ?)
Answer: The village-boys noticed that the boy who sat on the mound had become serious and grave. His tone and manners were impressive. (गाँव के लड़कों ने देखा कि टीले पर बैठने वाला लड़का एकदम शान्त और गम्भीर हो गया था। उसका स्वर और बातचीत का ढंग प्रभावशाली था।)
In simple words: The boys observed that the moment their friend sat on the mound, he transformed, becoming serious, solemn, and speaking with an impressive, authoritative voice.

🎯 Exam Tip: This question directly addresses the magical influence of the judgement-seat on whoever occupied it.

Question 7. Why did the grown-up men and women put their disputes before the cowherd boy ? How did the boy satisfy them?(बड़े स्त्री-पुरुष अपने झगड़ों को ग्वाले के सामने क्यों रखते थे? वह उन्हें कैसे सन्तुष्ट करता था?)
Answer: The grown-up men and women put their disputes before the cowherd boy for justice. He settled them wisely and satisfied them. (बड़े स्त्री-पुरुष अपने झगड़ों को ग्वाले के सामने न्याय के लिए रखते थे। वह उन्हें निपटाता था और उन्हें सन्तुष्ट कर देता था।)
In simple words: Adults brought their conflicts to the cowherd boy because he resolved them with wisdom and fairness, leaving everyone feeling content with his judgements.

🎯 Exam Tip: This illustrates the power and effectiveness of the judgement-seat, even when occupied by a simple boy, in delivering true justice.

Question 8. What guess did the king of Ujjain make about the boy ? (उस लड़के के विषय में उज्जैन के राजा ने क्या अनुमान लगाया ?)
Answer: The king of Ujjain guessed about the boy that he must have sat on the judgement-seat of Vikramaditya because he was doing perfect justice. (उज्जैन के राजा ने यह अनुमान लगाया कि वह लड़का विक्रमादित्य के न्याय-सिंहासन पर बैठा होगा क्योंकि वह एकदम सही निर्णय दे रहा था।)
In simple words: The King of Ujjain speculated that the boy was sitting on Vikramaditya's legendary judgement-seat, attributing his perfect justice to its magical influence.

🎯 Exam Tip: This question reveals the king's motivation for wanting to find and possess the judgement-seat himself.

Question 9. what did the king decide to do?(राजा ने क्या करने का निश्चय किया?) OrWhy did the king of Ujjain want to sit on the judgement-seat of Vikramaditya?उज्जैन का राजा विक्रमादित्य के न्याय सिंहासन पर क्यों बैठना चाहता था ?)
Answer: The king decided to dig out the judgement-seat and bring it to Ujjain. Then he would sit on it and deliver judgements. (राजा ने यह निश्चय किया कि वह खुदाई कराकर न्याय-सिंहासन को प्राप्त करेगा और उसे उज्जैन लाएगा, फिर उस पर बैठेगा तथा न्याय करेगा ।)
In simple words: The king resolved to excavate the judgement-seat, transport it to Ujjain, and use it himself to deliver justice.

🎯 Exam Tip: This decision drives the core conflict of the story as the king attempts to usurp the power of the seat.

Question 10. What did the first angel ask the king when he was about to sit on the throne?(जब राजा उस सिंहासन पर बैठने ही वाला था तो पहले देवदूत ने उससे क्या पूछा ?)
Answer: When the king was about to sit on the throne the first angel asked him if he never desired to rule over kingdoms that were not his own and if he thought himself worthy to sit on the throne. (जब राजा उस सिंहासन पर बैठने ही वाला था तो पहले देवदूत ने उससे पूछा, “क्या तुमने ऐसे राज्यों पर शासन करने की इच्छा नहीं की जो तुम्हारे नहीं थे ? क्या तुम स्वयं को इस सिंहासन पर बैठने के योग्य समझने हो ?")
In simple words: The first angel questioned the king about his ambition to rule over foreign kingdoms and whether he truly believed himself worthy of the judgement-seat.

🎯 Exam Tip: This question from the angel sets the moral test for the king, emphasizing the purity of heart required for the seat.

Question 11. Why could the king of Ujjain not sit on the judgement-seat of Vikramaditya ?(विक्रमादित्य के न्याय-सिंहासन पर उज्जैन का राजा क्यों नहीं बैठ सका ?)
Answer: The king of Ujjain could not sit on the judgement-seat of Vikramaditya because he was not perfectly pure in heart and as such not worthy of it. (विक्रमादित्य के न्याय-सिंहासन पर उज्जैन का राजा इसलिए नहीं बैठ सका, क्योंकि उसका हृदय शुद्ध नहीं था और इस तरह उसके योग्य नहीं था ।)
In simple words: The king of Ujjain was unable to sit on the judgement-seat because his heart lacked the absolute purity and unselfishness required to be truly worthy of it.

🎯 Exam Tip: This is a key moral lesson of the story, highlighting that true justice requires inner purity, not just a desire for power.

Question 12. What qualities were needed to make the king worthy to sit on the throne of Vikramaditya ?(विक्रमादित्य के सिंहासन पर बैठने योग्य बनने के लिए राजा को किन गुणों की आवश्यकता थी ?)
Answer:The following qualities were needed to make the king worthy to sit on the throne of Vikramaditya : 1. a desire not to rule over kingdoms that were not his own, 2. a pure heart like a child, 3. a desire not to possess the riches of others and life full of justice. (विक्रमादित्य के सिंहासन पर बैठने योग्य बनने के लिए राजा को निम्नलिखित गुणों की आवश्यकता थी– 1. ऐसे राज्यों पर राज्य न करने की इच्छा जो उसके नहीं थे, 2. बच्चे के समाने पवित्र हृदय, 3. दूसरों का धन न हड़पने की इच्छा और न्यायसंगत जीवन ।)
In simple words: To be worthy of the throne, one needed to be free from greed for others' kingdoms and wealth, possess a pure, child-like heart, and live a life dedicated to justice.

🎯 Exam Tip: Memorize these three qualities as they define the ideal ruler for the judgement-seat and represent the core values of the story.

Question 13. What qualities did the last angel want the king to have in order to be worthy of sitting on the throne? What did the last angel do then?(अन्तिम देवदूत उस सिंहासन पर बैठने के योग्य बनने के लिए राजा में किन गुणों को चाहता था ? तब अन्तिम देवदूत ने क्या किया ?)
Answer: The last angel wanted the king to have pure heart like a child in order to be worthy of sitting on the throne which the king did not have. Then the last angel flew up into the sky bearing the throne upon his head. (अन्तिम देवदत उस सिंहासन पर बैठने के योग्य बनने के लिए राजा में बच्चे के समान पवित्र हृदय चाहता था। ऐसा हृदय राजा के पास नहीं था। तब अन्तिम देवदूत सिंहासन को अपने सिर पर रखकर आसमान में उड़ गया ।)
In simple words: The last angel required the king to possess a heart as pure as a child's, a quality the king lacked. Consequently, the angel took the judgement-seat and ascended into the sky, making it disappear from Earth forever.

🎯 Exam Tip: This question covers the climax of the story, emphasizing the ultimate requirement for justice and the final fate of the judgement-seat.

Question 14. Why did the judgement-seat of Vikramaditya disappear from the earth ?(विक्रमादित्य का न्याय-सिंहासन इस पृथ्वी से क्यों लुप्त हो गया ?)
Answer: The judgement-seat of Vikramaditya disappeared from the earth because no other king was able to match Vikramaditya in the matter of justice. (विक्रमादित्य का न्याय-सिंहासन इस पृथ्वी से इसलिए लुप्त हो गया, क्योंकि कोई भी राजा न्याय के मामले में विक्रमादित्य के समान योग्य नहीं था ।)
In simple words: The judgement-seat vanished because no subsequent ruler possessed the same caliber of justice as Vikramaditya, rendering them unworthy to sit upon it.

🎯 Exam Tip: This explains the long-term consequence of the king's inability to sit on the throne and solidifies Vikramaditya's unique legacy.

Question 15. who was vikramaditya? why is vikramaditya called the greatest | judge in history?(विक्रमादित्य कौन था ? विक्रमादित्य को 'इतिहास का सबसे बड़ा न्यायाधीश' क्यों कहते हैं ?) OrWho is called 'the greatest judge in history? Why did the guilty tremble before him ?(इतिहास में सबसे बड़ा न्यायाधीश' कौन है ? अपराधी उसके सामने क्यों काँप जाता था ?) OrWhy is Vikramaditya said to be the greatest judge in history?(इतिहास में विक्रमादित्य को सबसे बड़ा न्यायाधीश क्यों कहा गया है?)
Answer: Vikramaditya was the king of Ujjain. He is called the greatest judge in history because he always gave perfect justice to his people. Guilty persons trembled to come to him. (विक्रमादित्य उज्जैन का राजा था। उसको इतिहास का सबसे बड़ा न्यायाधीश इसलिए कहते हैं क्योंकि उसने सदैव अपनी प्रजा को पूरा न्याय प्रदान किया। दोषी लोग उनके सामने आने पर काँपते थे ।)
In simple words: Vikramaditya, the King of Ujjain, is revered as the greatest judge because he consistently delivered flawless justice, causing even the guilty to fear his presence.

🎯 Exam Tip: This question consolidates information about Vikramaditya's identity and the reason for his unparalleled reputation as a judge.

Question 16. What was the special quality of vikramaditya?(राजा विक्रमादित्य का विशेष गुण क्या था ?)
Answer: The special quality of king Vikramaditya was that he always gave perfect judgement and the guilty trembled to come to him. (राजा विक्रमादित्य का विशेष गुण यह था कि वह सदैव सही निर्णय देता था। दोषी उनके सामने आने पर काँपते थे ।)
In simple words: Vikramaditya's unique quality was his unwavering ability to deliver perfect judgements, causing the guilty to tremble in his presence.

🎯 Exam Tip: This reinforces the central theme of his character – his commitment to impeccable justice.

Question 17. why was king Vikramaditya so famous ?(राजा विक्रमादित्य इतने प्रसिद्ध क्यों थे ?) OrWhy was King Vikramaditya praised by the people or one and all?(राजा विक्रमादित्य की सभी के द्वारा प्रशंसा क्यों की जाती थी ?)
Answer: King Vikramaditya was famous (or was prised by all) for his justice. He gave perfect justice to his people. (राजा विक्रमादित्य न्याय के लिए प्रसिद्ध थे। वे अपनी प्रजा को सही और पूर्ण न्याय देते थे ।)
In simple words: King Vikramaditya earned his widespread fame and admiration for consistently providing perfect and impartial justice to all his subjects.

🎯 Exam Tip: This question summarizes the impact of his just rule on his popularity and legacy.

Question 18. "Have you never desired to possess the riches of others - - - - - - - - - - ?" Who said this and why?(“क्या तुमने कभी दूसरों का धन लेने की इच्छा नहीं की- - - - - - - - - - - ?" यह किसने कहा और क्यों ?)
Answer: Another angel asked this question because the king wanted to sit on the judgement-seat of Vikramaditya. (यह प्रश्न दूसरे देवदूत ने पूछा क्योंकि राजा विक्रमादित्य के सिंहासन पर बैठना चाहता था ।)
In simple words: This question was posed by one of the angels to the king, scrutinizing his intentions and worthiness to sit on Vikramaditya's judgement-seat.

🎯 Exam Tip: Identify the speaker and the context of such crucial dialogues, as they often reveal character motives and thematic elements.

Question 19. There is a sentence, And at these words the angel flew up into the sky.” What does these words refer to here?(एक वाक्य है, “इन शब्दों पर देवदूत आकाश में उड़ गया,” यहाँ “These words' नामक शब्द किस प्रसंग को बताते हैं ?)
Answer: Here these words' refers to the words of the king, “No, I am not worthy.” (यहाँ ये शब्द राजा के इन शब्दों के प्रसंग में है-“नहीं, मैं योग्य नहीं हूँ।”)
In simple words: "These words" refer to the king's admission that he was not worthy to sit on the judgement-seat, which prompted the angel to leave.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to pronouns and demonstratives (like "these words") to understand their specific references within the narrative.

Question 20. what did the last angel say to the king ?(अन्तिम देवदूत ने राजा से क्या कहा ?)
Answer: The last angel said to the king, “Are you then, perfectly pure in heart, 0 king? Is your heart as pure as that of a little child? If so, you are indeed worthy to sit on his seat.” (अन्तिम देवदूत ने राजा से कहा, “तब क्या तुम पूर्णरूप से मन से पवित्र हो? क्या तुम्हारा हृदय इतना ही शुद्ध है। जितना एक छोटे बच्चे का? यदि ऐसा है तब तुम वास्तव में इस सिंहासन पर बैठने योग्य हो ।')।
In simple words: The final angel challenged the king, asking if his heart was as utterly pure as a child's, implying that only then would he be truly worthy of the throne.

🎯 Exam Tip: This dialogue emphasizes the ultimate requirement of purity and innocence for the judgement-seat.

Question 21. when and where did the last angel fly and to what result?(अन्तिम देवदूत कब और कहाँ उड़ गया और क्या परिणाम हुआ ?)
Answer: When the king said 'No', the last angel flew into the sky and took away the slab on his head. (जब राजा ने कहा 'नहीं', तब अन्तिम देवदूत आकाश में उड़ गया और उस पत्थर की शिला को भी अपने सिर पर रख कर ले गया ।)
In simple words: When the king admitted his unworthiness, the last angel ascended into the sky, carrying the judgement-seat, thus removing it from Earth permanently.

🎯 Exam Tip: This question highlights the final departure of the judgement-seat and the reason behind its disappearance.

Question 22. What happened when the king tried again to sit on the, judgement-seat? ( जब राजा ने पुनः सिंहासन पर बैठने की कोशिश की तब क्या हुआ ?) Ans. When ever the king tried to occupy the throne, he was questioned by an angel and he had to withdraw. (जब भी राजा ने सिंहासन पर बैठने की चेष्टा की, देवदूत के द्वारा प्रश्न पूछे गए और उसे पीछे हटना पड़ा।)
Answer: Whenever the king tried to occupy the throne, he was questioned by an angel and he had to withdraw.
In simple words: Each time the king attempted to sit on the judgement-seat, an angel would appear, pose a challenging question, and force him to retreat due to his unworthiness.

🎯 Exam Tip: This repetitive cycle underscores the king's persistent unworthiness and the divine protection of the judgement-seat.

Question 23. How many stone angels supported the seat?(पत्थर के कितने देवदूत सिंहासन को अपने ऊपर टिकाए हुए थे ?)
Answer: Twenty-five stone angels supported the seat. । (पच्चीस पत्थर के देवदूत सिंहासन को अपने ऊपर टिकाए हुए थे ।)
In simple words: The judgement-seat was held up by twenty-five stone angels.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the specific number of angels; it's a detail that often comes up in objective questions.

Question 24. What happened on the fourth day ?(चौथे दिन क्या हुआ ?)
Answer: On the fourth day also the same thing happened. The another fairy asked the king a question. The king answered in negative. So that angel also flew away. (चौथे दिन भी वही बात हुई, दूसरे देवदूत ने राजा से प्रश्न किया, राजा का उत्तर 'ना' में था। अत: वह देवदूत भी उड़ गया ।)
In simple words: On the fourth day, another angel posed a question to the king, and upon his negative response, that angel also departed, taking its part of the throne with it.

🎯 Exam Tip: This shows the continuing pattern of the king's repeated failures and the gradual disappearance of the judgement-seat.

Question 25. Who was Vikramaditya? Where did he reign?(विक्रमादित्य कौन था ? वह कहाँ शासन करता था ?)
Answer: Vikramaditya was a king famous for his justice. He reigned over Ujjain. (विक्रमादित्य अपने न्याय के लिए प्रसिद्ध एक राजा था। वह उज्जैन पर शासन करता था।)
In simple words: Vikramaditya was a renowned king known for his impeccable justice, and he ruled in the city of Ujjain.

🎯 Exam Tip: Know Vikramaditya's identity and his kingdom; this is fundamental information from the chapter.

Question 26. Where did King Vikramaditya reign? What did he decide to do? (राजा विक्रमादित्य कहाँ शासन करता था? उसने क्या करने का निश्चय किया?) Ans. King Vikramaditya reigned over Ujjain. He decided to do justice. (राजा विक्रमादित्य उज्जैन पर शासन करता था। उसने न्याय करने का निश्चय किया ।)
Answer: King Vikramaditya reigned over Ujjain. He decided to do justice.
In simple words: King Vikramaditya ruled in Ujjain and was dedicated to providing justice to his people.

🎯 Exam Tip: This question consolidates the basic facts about Vikramaditya's rule and primary duty.

Question 27. What do we know definitely about king Vikramaditya?(हम विक्रमादित्य के बारे में क्या निश्चित रूप से क्या जानते हैं?)
Answer: We do not know anything definite about Vikramaditya except his learning and justice. (सिवाय न्याय तथा विद्वता के हम विक्रमादित्य के बारे में कोई निश्चित बात नहीं जानते हैं।)
In simple words: Beyond his profound love for justice and learning, concrete historical details about King Vikramaditya remain largely unknown.

🎯 Exam Tip: This emphasizes the mythical aspect of Vikramaditya's character, where his moral qualities are more prominent than historical facts.

MULTIPLE CHOICE TYPE QUESTIONS

Select The Most Suitable Alternative To Complete Each Of The Following Statements :

1. Vikram Samvat' owes its origin to .........
(a) Lord Buddha.
(b) Ashoka.
(c) Vikramaditya.
Answer: (c) Vikramaditya.
In simple words: The 'Vikram Samvat' calendar era is historically attributed to King Vikramaditya.

🎯 Exam Tip: This is a factual recall question related to the historical context often associated with King Vikramaditya.

2. Vikramaditya is famous for his ....
(a) wisdom.
(b) justice.
(c) honesty.
(d) love for his subject.
Answer: (b) justice.
In simple words: Vikramaditya's primary renown stems from his unwavering commitment to delivering fair justice.

🎯 Exam Tip: The chapter repeatedly highlights justice as his most significant quality, making it the most accurate answer.

3. The labourers dug out a block of marble slab supported on the hands and wings of stone-angels numbering .........
(a) a dozen.
(b) twenty.
(c) twenty-five.
(d) thirty-one.
Answer: (c) twenty-five.
In simple words: The unearthed judgement-seat was physically held aloft by twenty-five sculpted stone angels.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember specific numerical details like the number of angels, as they are often tested in objective questions.

4. The judgement-seat of Vikramaditya was made of ...
(a) gold.
(b) silver.
(c) iron.
(d) stone.
Answer: (d) stone.
In simple words: The judgement-seat, as described in the story, was carved from stone.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to descriptions of materials; "slab of marble" indicates a stone composition.

5. When the king of Ujjain was making his first attempt to sit on the throne of Vikramaditya .........
(a) his judges and priests warned him against doing so.
(b) the shephered boy stood in his way and stopped him from going to the throne.
(c) one of the angels told him to purify himself to be worthy to sit on it and flew away.
Answer: (c) one of the angels told him to purify himself to be worthy to sit on it and flew away.
In simple words: During the king's first attempt to sit on the throne, an angel appeared, challenging his worthiness and instructing him to purify himself before flying away with a piece of the throne.

🎯 Exam Tip: This event marks the beginning of the king's series of attempts and failures to sit on the judgement-seat.

6. The king of Ujjain could not occupy the throne because .........
(a) he was not as just as Vikramaditya.
(b) his heart was not as pure as that of a little child.
(c) he had desired to possess the riches of others.
Answer: (b) his heart was not as pure as that of a little child.
In simple words: The king was unable to sit on the throne because he lacked the complete purity of heart that the angels demanded.

🎯 Exam Tip: The purity of heart is presented as the ultimate requirement for the judgement-seat, making this the most direct reason for his failure.

7. The angel asked the king to go and fast aid pray for three days so that
(a) somebody else could try to ascend the throne.
(b) no one might occupy it.
(c) the king might purify himself and be worthy to sit on the throne.
Answer: (c) the king might purify himself and be worthy to sit on the throne.
In simple words: The angel instructed the king to observe a three-day period of fasting and prayer to cleanse himself and become worthy of the judgement-seat.

🎯 Exam Tip: This condition highlights the spiritual and moral prerequisites for wielding the power of the judgement-seat.

8. The shepherd-boy sitting on the mound looked changed because he
(a) listened to the complaints.
(b) was no ordinary boy.
(c) got the spirit of knowledge and justice.
(d) had to decide the disputes.
Answer: (c) got the spirit of knowledge and justice.
In simple words: The shepherd-boy transformed because sitting on the mound endowed him with the inherent wisdom and impartiality necessary for delivering justice.

🎯 Exam Tip: This explains the magical effect of the judgement-seat on the boy, making him capable of extraordinary judgments.

9. The guilty trembled before Vikramaditya because
(a) he was very cruel.
(b) he was unjust.
(c) he was intelligent enough to know their guilt.
(d) he looked very fearful.
Answer: (c) he was intelligent enough to know their guilt.
In simple words: Guilty individuals feared Vikramaditya because his keen intellect allowed him to perceive their hidden wrongdoings effortlessly.

🎯 Exam Tip: This focuses on Vikramaditya's unique insight and wisdom, which made him an unparalleled judge.

10. The king could not sit on the judgement-seat of Vikramaditya because
(a) he was afraid of the cowherd boy.
(b) every day he was pushed aside by an angel.
(c) he thought himself to be unworthy of it.
(d) he wanted to be a just king.
Answer: (c) he thought himself to be unworthy of it.
In simple words: The king repeatedly failed to sit on the throne because, after each angel's questioning, he honestly confessed his own unworthiness.

🎯 Exam Tip: While angels physically prevented him, the underlying reason was the king's internal acknowledgment of his lack of purity, prompted by the angels' questions.

11. The last angel did not allow the king to sit on the judgement-seat of Vikramaditya because
(a) the king had not completed his prayer.
(b) the angel was not in a good mood.
(c) the king had come before the right time.
(d) the king's heart was not as pure as that of a child.
Answer: (d) the king's heart was not as pure as that of a child.
In simple words: The final angel prevented the king from occupying the throne because his heart was not innocent and pure, a fundamental requirement for the seat.

🎯 Exam Tip: This is the ultimate reason for the king's failure, reinforcing the central moral message of the story.

12. When the mound was dug deep, the king found - - - - - - - - - -
(a) seven jars full of gold coins.
(b) skeletons of dead soldiers.
(c) rare musical instruments.
(d) the judgement-seat of Vikramaditya.
Answer: (d) the judgement-seat of Vikramaditya.
In simple words: Upon extensive digging, the king's men unearthed the legendary judgement-seat of Vikramaditya.

🎯 Exam Tip: This refers to the successful excavation of the long-lost throne.

13. The judgement-seat of Vikramaditya was found - - - - - - - - - -
(a) in the jungle.
(b) in the river.
(c) deep under the mound.
Answer: (c) deep under the mound.
In simple words: The ancient judgement-seat was discovered buried deep beneath the green mound where the cowherd boy used to sit.

🎯 Exam Tip: This specifies the exact location of the discovery of the judgement-seat.

14. Vikramaditya was never deceived because - - - - - - - - - -
(a) he was the king.
(b) he would see straight into guilt of guilty persons.
(c) he was a magician.
Answer: (b) he would see straight into guilt of guilty persons.
In simple words: Vikramaditya was immune to deceit because he possessed the unique ability to intuitively perceive the truth and guilt of individuals.

🎯 Exam Tip: This emphasizes his exceptional judicial insight, which allowed him to always deliver accurate judgments.

15. The angels took the judgement-seat to - - - - - - - - - -
(a) the sky
(b) another kingdom.
(c) the sea
(d) the hell
Answer: (a) the sky
In simple words: The angels, one by one, took parts of the judgement-seat, ultimately carrying it entirely into the heavens.

🎯 Exam Tip: This refers to the final disappearance of the throne from the earthly realm, ascending to the sky.

16. The judgement-seat of Vikramaditya was found in - - - - - - - - - -
(a) Indore.
(b) Delhi.
(c) Ujjain.
(d) Bhopal.
Answer: (c) Ujjain.
In simple words: The judgement-seat was eventually unearthed in the region of Ujjain, where Vikramaditya once reigned.

🎯 Exam Tip: This confirms the geographical location of the judgement-seat's discovery.

17. In due course of time, the palace and the fortress of Vikramaditya were - - - - - - - - - -
(a) ruined
(b) decorated
(c) rebuilt
(d) lost.
Answer: (a) ruined
In simple words: Over time, after Vikramaditya's death, his royal palace and fortress fell into disrepair and became ruins.

🎯 Exam Tip: This detail emphasizes the transient nature of material structures compared to the enduring legacy of justice.

18. At last the labourers found a slab of black marble supported on the hands and wings of - - - - - - - - - -
(a) thirty-five stone angels.
(b) twenty-five stone angels.
(c) twenty-one stone angels.
(d) twenty-seven stone angels.
Answer: (b) twenty-five stone angels.
In simple words: The judgement-seat was a marble slab held up by twenty-five stone angels.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the specific number of angels and the material of the slab; these are common details for recall questions.

TRUE/FALSE STATEMENTS

State Whether The Following Statements Are 'True' Or 'False':

Question 1. Vikramaditya always punished the wrong/innocent man.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true, meaning Vikramaditya always punished the guilty, not the innocent. The question states "wrong/innocent", which is a tricky phrasing. Interpreting "wrong/innocent" as "those who had done wrong", then it is True that he punished them. If it literally means he punished *either* the wrong *or* the innocent, then it's False. Given his character for justice, it implies he punished the 'wrong' not the 'innocent'. Let's assume the provided answer 'T' refers to him punishing the wrongdoers, not the innocent.

🎯 Exam Tip: Be careful with tricky wording. Vikramaditya's defining characteristic was his perfect justice, meaning he always punished the guilty and protected the innocent.

Question 2. Vikramaditya loved justice and learning.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; Vikramaditya was highly regarded for his profound love for both justice and knowledge.

🎯 Exam Tip: This is a core fact about Vikramaditya's character, important for understanding his legacy.

Question 3. King Vikramaditya did not love justice and learning.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false because the story clearly establishes Vikramaditya's deep affection for justice and learning.

🎯 Exam Tip: This is a direct contrast to Vikramaditya's known qualities; recognizing this helps confirm your understanding of his character.

Question 4. Vikramaditya was the king of Ujjain.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; Vikramaditya ruled the ancient city of Ujjain.

🎯 Exam Tip: This is a fundamental piece of information about Vikramaditya's identity and kingdom.

Question 5. The famous judgement-seat of Vikramaditya, as dug out of a mound, was supported on the hands and wings of twenty-four stone angles.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false because the judgement-seat was supported by twenty-five, not twenty-four, stone angels.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay close attention to numerical details in descriptions; one number off makes the statement false.

Question 6. The judgement-seat of Vikramaditya was lying buried in the pasture.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; the judgement-seat was indeed discovered buried beneath a mound in the village pasture.

🎯 Exam Tip: This fact is crucial as it details the discovery of the ancient throne.

Question 7. After the death of Vikramaditya, the people of Ujjain, in due course of time, forgot him.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; over generations, the memory of Vikramaditya faded among the inhabitants of Ujjain.

🎯 Exam Tip: This detail highlights the passage of time and the loss of historical memory before the seat's rediscovery.

Question 8. The first angel asked the king of Ujjain if he was worthy to sit on the judgement-seat of Vikramaditya.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; the very first angel challenged the king's worthiness as he approached the throne.

🎯 Exam Tip: This event sets the tone for the king's repeated failures to occupy the seat.

Question 9. The judgement-seat of Vikramaditya did not disappear from the earth
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; the judgement-seat ultimately disappeared from the earth, carried away by the last angel.

🎯 Exam Tip: The disappearance of the seat is a major event in the story's conclusion, so understanding its fate is important.

Question 10. After observing three days' prayer and fasting the king ascended the throne.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; despite his prayers and fasting, the king was never able to successfully ascend and sit on the throne.

🎯 Exam Tip: This statement tests your understanding of the king's repeated failures, regardless of his efforts to purify himself.

Question 11. Vikram Samvat owes its origin to Vikramaditya.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true, linking the historical calendar era to King Vikramaditya.

🎯 Exam Tip: This is a factual connection often made with King Vikramaditya in historical and cultural contexts.

Question 12. The beautiful palace of Vikramaditya stands even today in Ujjain.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; Vikramaditya's palace and fortress were ruined and disappeared long ago.

🎯 Exam Tip: This detail contrasts the enduring legacy of his justice with the temporary nature of physical structures.

Question 13. When the shepherd-boy sat on the mound the spirit of knowledge and justice would come to him.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; the mound magically imbued the boy with wisdom and an understanding of justice.

🎯 Exam Tip: This highlights the miraculous effect of the judgement-seat on whoever sat upon it.

Question 14. Vikramaditya was never deceived.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; Vikramaditya possessed an unmatched ability to discern truth and guilt, rendering him incapable of being fooled.

🎯 Exam Tip: This emphasizes his exceptional wisdom and judicial prowess.

Question 15. Vikramaditya never failed in getting at the culprit.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; Vikramaditya consistently succeeded in identifying and bringing guilty parties to justice.

🎯 Exam Tip: This further underlines his perfect justice and unfailing insight.

Question 16. It is said that Vikramaditya was not the greatest judge in history.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; Vikramaditya is universally acclaimed as the greatest judge in history.

🎯 Exam Tip: This statement directly contradicts the central premise and theme of the chapter, making it clearly false.

Question 17. The angel flew up into the sky bearing the slab upon his head.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; the last angel carried the judgement-seat into the sky, symbolizing its complete removal.

🎯 Exam Tip: This detail is part of the story's climax, depicting the final disappearance of the throne.

Question 18. The cowherd boy sat on the mound and became grave and serious.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; the boy's demeanor immediately changed to one of seriousness and authority upon sitting on the mound.

🎯 Exam Tip: This highlights the transformative power of the judgement-seat on the boy.

Question 19. The king of Ujjain, at last, sat on the throne of Vikramaditya.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; the king was never able to sit on the throne of Vikramaditya.

🎯 Exam Tip: This is a crucial plot point; the king's ultimate failure to occupy the seat is central to the story.

Question 20. No one knows the name of Vikramaditya in India.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; Vikramaditya is a very well-known figure in Indian history and folklore.

🎯 Exam Tip: This contradicts general knowledge and the context of the story, which is built around his fame.

Question 21. The last angel allowed the king of Ujjain to sit on the judgement-seat of | Vikramaditya.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; the last angel, like the others, did not permit the king to sit, ultimately taking the seat away.

🎯 Exam Tip: This reinforces the consistent theme of the king's unworthiness and the angels' role in protecting the seat.

Question 22. We all are unfamiliar with the name of Vikramaditya.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; Vikramaditya is a widely known and respected name.

🎯 Exam Tip: Similar to Question 20, this tests your basic understanding of Vikramaditya's fame.

Question 23. Vikramaditya is famous for his justice.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; his unparalleled sense of justice is his most celebrated quality.

🎯 Exam Tip: This is a fundamental aspect of Vikramaditya's character and the central theme of the story.

Question 24. The guilty trembled coming before him.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; guilty individuals were terrified to face Vikramaditya because he always exposed their wrongdoing.

🎯 Exam Tip: This illustrates the power and accuracy of Vikramaditya's judgments.

Question 25. Many boys gathered to play near the ruin of the palace of Vikramaditya which became a pasture land afterwards.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; the ruins of the palace eventually transformed into a pasture where children played.

🎯 Exam Tip: This sets the scene for the discovery of the judgement-seat by the cowherd boys.

Question 26. One boy sat on the mound and declared him a doctor.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; one boy sat on the mound and declared himself a judge, not a doctor.

🎯 Exam Tip: Carefully read the details of the boys' play-acting, as specific roles are important.

Question 27. The king of Ujjain ordered to dig under the mound.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; the king, after hearing of the boy's judgments, commanded the mound to be excavated.

🎯 Exam Tip: This action by the king is a pivotal moment leading to the discovery of the judgement-seat.

Question 28. The king prayed and fasted for 5 days.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; the king was asked to pray and fast for three days, not five.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to specific numerical details like the number of days, as they can be used to create false statements.

Question 29. The last angel was pleased with the king of Ujjain and let him sit on the Judgement- seat of Vikramaditya.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; the last angel, finding the king still unworthy, did not allow him to sit and instead took the seat away.

🎯 Exam Tip: This statement contradicts the climax of the story, where the king is ultimately deemed unworthy.

Question 30. The Judgement-seat of Vikramaditya was a slab of white marble.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; while it was a marble slab, the story refers to it as just "marble" or implies it was made of stone. The text does not specify "white marble".

🎯 Exam Tip: While it was a marble slab, the specific color "white" is not mentioned in the text, making the statement false based on strict textual accuracy. However, sometimes marble is inferred as white. Sticking to verbatim, "white" is not explicitly mentioned.

Question 31. The Judgement-seat of Vikramaditya was supported on the hands and wings of twenty- five stone angles.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; the seat was famously supported by twenty-five carved stone angels.

🎯 Exam Tip: This is a factual detail about the structure of the judgement-seat.

Question 32. Vikramaditya loved experiments.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; the story focuses on Vikramaditya's love for justice and learning, not scientific experiments.

🎯 Exam Tip: Distinguish between Vikramaditya's core qualities (justice, learning) and unrelated attributes.

Question 33. When the boy jumped down from his seat, he was quite different from other boys.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; when the boy stepped down, he reverted to his normal self, becoming like any other boy.

🎯 Exam Tip: This highlights that the transformation was temporary and tied to sitting on the mound, not a permanent change in his character.

Question 34. Vikramaditya always punished innocents.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; Vikramaditya was known for perfect justice, meaning he would never punish the innocent.

🎯 Exam Tip: This directly contradicts Vikramaditya's most fundamental characteristic as a just ruler.

Question 35. Vikramaditya loved injustice.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; Vikramaditya's entire legend is built upon his profound love for justice, not injustice.

🎯 Exam Tip: This is a direct contradiction of the story's main theme and Vikramaditya's defining quality.

Question 36. The judgement-seat of Vikramaditya was supported on the hands and wings of twenty- five stone angels.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true, accurately describing the structure of the judgement-seat.

🎯 Exam Tip: This reiterates a key descriptive detail of the throne, often tested for accuracy.

Question 37. King Vikramaditya did justice.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; King Vikramaditya was renowned for consistently delivering perfect justice.

🎯 Exam Tip: This is a fundamental and frequently emphasized fact about Vikramaditya's reign.

Question 38. The beautiful palace of Vikramaditya stood in Delhi.
Answer: F
In simple words: This statement is false; Vikramaditya's palace was in Ujjain, and it eventually lay in ruins, not standing in Delhi.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay attention to geographical details and the ultimate fate of the palace.

Question 39. The judgement-seat of Vikramaditya was lying buried in the pasture.
Answer: T
In simple words: This statement is true; the judgement-seat was found concealed beneath a mound in the pasture.

🎯 Exam Tip: This is a core detail about the discovery location of the fabled throne.