Question

Read the given extract and answer the questions that follow.

King:	(To the four men) You have demonstrated remarkable intelligence and the ability to see beyond the obvious. Such minds are rare and highly valued in my court. I extend to you the honour of becoming my advisers. Your counsel shall guide my decisions, and your wisdom shall be a beacon for my kingdom. What do you say to my offer?
Ram Datt:	(Stepping forward) Your Highness, it is an honour we had not dared to dream of.

(i) Select the option that is true for both Assertion (A) and Reason (R).

(A): The Merchant left the court feeling humbled and ashamed.

(R): The King commanded that the four wise men join his court.

1. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

(ii) Complete the following sentence by choosing the correct option.

The line, ‘See beyond the obvious’ means that the men had the ability to ______.

1. challenge common beliefs with reasoning
2. interpret information in traditional ways
3. notice details that others might overlook
4. predict what is going to happen in the future

(iii) Complete the following sentence with a suitable reason.

Ram Datt described the King’s offer as ‘an honour we had not dared to dream of’ because ______.

(iv) How does the King’s offer to the four men reflect his values as a ruler?

Answer 1

(i) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(ii) The line, ‘See beyond the obvious’ means that the men had the ability to notice details that others might overlook.

(iii) The line, ‘See beyond the obvious’ means that the men had the ability to he had never imagined such honour from the King.

(iv) The King’s offer shows that he values observation, intelligence, and justice.