Multiple Choice Questions
Instruction: Select the correct option for each question.
Q1. What was the Vijayanagara Empire known for during Krishnadeva Raya’s reign?
(a) Only military strength
(b) Trade with foreign empires
(c) Wealth, splendor, and cultural brilliance
(d) Only agricultural advancements
Ans: (c) Wealth, splendor, and cultural brilliance
The chapter describes the Vijayanagara Empire as flourishing in wealth, splendor, and cultural achievements like art and literature during Krishnadeva Raya’s rule.
Q2. What role did Tenali Ramakrishna primarily play in the king’s court?
(a) Military general
(b) Poet and clever advisor
(c) Palace architect
(d) Royal chef
Ans: (b) Poet and clever advisor
Tenali Ramakrishna was one of the Ashtadiggajas poets and used his wit to advise the king, as seen in resolving the royal couple’s quarrel.
Q3. Why did Krishnadeva Raya stop speaking to Thirumalambal?
(a) She criticized his poetry
(b) She left the palace
(c) She ignored his orders
(d) She yawned during his poem recitation
Ans: (d) She yawned during his poem recitation
The king felt disrespected when Thirumalambal yawned while he recited his poem, leading to their quarrel.
Q4. What did Tenali Ramakrishna bring to the court to present his idea?
(a) A plate of paddy seeds
(b) A musical instrument
(c) A map of the empire
(d) A book of poems
Ans: (a) A plate of paddy seeds
Tenali used a plate of paddy seeds to make a point about sowing and yawning, cleverly addressing the king’s misunderstanding.
Q5. How did the court react when Tenali mentioned yawning?
(a) They remained silent
(b) They burst into laughter
(c) They became angry
(d) They left the hall
Ans: (b) They burst into laughter
The courtiers laughed when Tenali humorously linked yawning to careless sowing, lightening the court’s mood.
Q6. What did Krishnadeva Raya realize after Tenali’s intervention?
(a) He needed new seeds
(b) He should write clearer poems
(c) He needed better ministers
(d) He had misjudged Thirumalambal
Ans: (d) He had misjudged Thirumalambal
Tenali’s words made the king realize he wrongly took the queen’s yawning as disrespect, prompting his apology.
Fill in the Blanks
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the correct word based on the chapter.
Q1. Tenali Ramakrishna claimed his seeds could produce a harvest ______ times greater.
Ans: three
Tenali stated that the paddy seeds could yield three times more than the current harvest to make his point.
Q2. The king sat on an ______ throne during court discussions.
Ans: ornate
The chapter describes Krishnadeva Raya sitting on an ornate throne, emphasizing the court’s grandeur.
Q3. The queen’s name was ______ in the story.
Ans: Thirumalambal
Thirumalambal is the queen who quarreled with Krishnadeva Raya and sought Tenali’s help.
Q4. The courtiers made ______ remarks about Tenali’s seed claim.
Ans: sarcastic
The chapter notes that courtiers whispered sarcastic comments, like “magic seeds,” mocking Tenali’s claim.
Q5. Krishnadeva Raya’s poem included references to the sun, moon, and ______.
Ans: stars
Thirumalambal told Tenali that the king’s poem was about the sun, moon, and stars but was unclear.
Q6. The palace regained its ______ after the royal couple reconciled.
Ans: joy
After the quarrel was resolved, the palace became joyful and lively again, as per the chapter.
Very Short Answer Questions
Instruction: Answer the following questions in one line.
Q1. What was the name of Krishnadeva Raya’s Sanskrit play?
Ans: Jambavati Parinayam was his Sanskrit play.
Q2. Who was one of the poets in the Ashtadiggajas besides Tenali Ramakrishna?
Ans: Allasani Peddana was another poet in the Ashtadiggajas.
Q3. What natural action did Tenali compare yawning to?
Ans: Tenali compared yawning to breathing.
Q4. What did the royal couple give Tenali after resolving their quarrel?
Ans: They gave him gifts.
Q5. How long did the king avoid speaking to Thirumalambal after their quarrel?
Ans: He avoided her for weeks.
Short Answer Questions
Instruction: Answer the following questions in 2–3 lines.
Q1. What was the Golden Era of the Vijayanagara Empire?
Ans: The Golden Era was the period of Krishnadeva Raya’s reign (1509–1529 CE). It was marked by advancements in art, literature, and architecture, making the empire culturally vibrant.
Q2. Why did the ministers avoid giving feedback on the king’s poem?
Ans: The ministers found the king’s poem unclear and dodged giving feedback with excuses. They likely feared upsetting him due to his pride as a poet.
Q3. How did Tenali Ramakrishna respond when Thirumalambal asked for help?
Ans: Tenali listened thoughtfully and asked for time to devise a strategy. He promised to do his best to resolve the royal couple’s quarrel.
Q4. What practical solutions did the ministers propose for better crop yields?
Ans: The ministers suggested expanding irrigation systems and using better manure. These solutions aimed to improve paddy cultivation in the empire.
Q5. How did Thirumalambal react to the king’s apology?
Ans: Thirumalambal smiled and asked to hear his poem again. She was willing to move past the quarrel, restoring their relationship.Match the Following
Instruction: Match Column A with the correct option in Column B.Column AColumn B1. Krishnadeva RayaA. Resolved royal quarrel2. Tenali RamakrishnaB. Golden Era ruler3. ThirumalambalC. Poet group in court4. AshtadiggajasD. Yawned during poem recitation5. Paddy seedsE. Used in Tenali’s court strategy
Ans:
1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C, 5-E
- 1-B: Krishnadeva Raya was the ruler during the Vijayanagara Empire’s Golden Era, known for cultural and literary achievements.
- 2-A: Tenali Ramakrishna used his wit to resolve the royal couple’s quarrel, restoring harmony.
- 3-D: Thirumalambal yawned during the king’s poem, which he mistook as disrespect, causing their quarrel.
- 4-C: The Ashtadiggajas were the eight esteemed poets in Krishnadeva Raya’s court, including Tenali and Allasani Peddana.
- 5-E: Tenali used a plate of paddy seeds in his court strategy to make a point about yawning and sowing, prompting the king’s reflection.