Question

Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow.

And soon the news spreads far and wide, Through forests, fields, and plains, Until the Zamindar himself Hears of these magic gains. “I order you to paint for me, A fortress tall and grand. Paint treasures, jewels, and riches rare, Enough to rule this land.”

(i) Complete the following sentence with the correct reason.

The news of Gopi’s magic brush spreads ‘through forests, fields, and plains’ because of its ______.

(ii) Why does the poet refer to things painted by Gopi’s paintbrush as ‘magic gains’?

(iii) Which of the following statements given below is false? Rectify the false statement.

1. Gopi’s magic brush draws the attention of the powerful Zamindar.
2. The Zamindar requests Gopi to paint a grand fortress and jewels.

(iv) What does the Zamindar’s demand for a grand fortress and jewels reveal about his character?

Answer 1

(i) The news of Gopi’s magic brush spreads ‘through forests, fields, and plains’ because of its extraordinary magical power.

(ii) The poet calls the things painted by Gopi’s brush ‘magic gains’ because whatever she paints with the magic brush becomes real and useful.

(iii) The Zamindar requests Gopi to paint a grand fortress and jewels.

Explanation:

The Zamindar orders Gopi to paint a grand fortress, treasures, jewels, and riches for him.

(iv) The Zamindar’s demand reveals that he is greedy, selfish, and power-hungry. He wants wealth and riches for his own benefit.