Worksheet Solutions: Ayodhya Kandam - The Kingdom of Ayodhya | The Legendary Tale of Ramayan: Heroes, Villains, and Divine - Class 6 PDF Download

Multiple Choice Question

Q1: What was King Dasaratha's reaction to the advice from his ministers regarding Ram's coronation?
A) He ignored their advice.
B) He decided against Ram.
C) He was pleased and agreed with them.
D) He postponed the decision. 

Ans: C) He was pleased and agreed with them. 
The ministers supported King Dasaratha's decision to crown Ram as Emperor, reflecting their approval of Ram's qualities as a future king.

Q2: Which symbol of celebration was used in Ayodhya for Ram's impending coronation?
A) Oil lamps
B) Silk flags
C) Plantain trees
D) Roses 

Ans: C) Plantain trees. 
People in Ayodhya decorated their homes with plantain trees as part of the celebrations for Ram's impending coronation.

Q3: What did Mandaravi use to manipulate Queen Kaikeyi?
A) The promise of wealth
B) The idea that Bharata would be overshadowed
C) The fear of losing her position
D) A false prophecy 

Ans: B) The idea that Bharata would be overshadowed. 
Mandaravi manipulated Kaikeyi by suggesting that her son Bharata would be overshadowed by Ram's prominence, which led Kaikeyi to consider drastic actions.

Q4: What did the sage's curse predict for King Dasaratha?
A) Loss of his kingdom
B) Pain of losing a son
C) Eternal unhappiness
D) Exile from Ayodhya 

Ans: B) Pain of losing a son. 
The sage's curse on King Dasaratha was that he would experience the pain of losing his own son, which manifested in the grief he felt during Ram's departure.

Q5: How did Ram respond to the news of his exile?
A) He protested vehemently.
B) He accepted it with grace and selflessness.
C) He plotted revenge.
D) He fled the kingdom. 

Ans: B) He accepted it with grace and selflessness. 
Ram responded to the news of his exile with grace and selflessness, showing his noble character by accepting the decision without protest.

Match the Following Questions

Ans: 

True/False

Q1: King Dasaratha was eager to crown Lakshmana as the Emperor.
Ans: False
King Dasaratha intended to crown Ram as the Emperor, not Lakshmana.

Q2: The people of Ayodhya were happy about Ram's coronation initially.
Ans: True
Before the news of the exile, the people were joyful and celebrated the impending coronation of Ram.

Q3: Ram protested against his exile.
Ans: False
Ram accepted his exile with grace and selflessness, showing no protest.

Q4: Kaikeyi acted alone without any external influence in deciding to exile Ram.
Ans: False
Kaikeyi was heavily influenced by her maid Mandaravi to make the demands that led to Ram's exile.

Q5: Ram, Sita, and Lakshmana exhibited virtues like greed and selfishness during their exile.
Ans: False
During their exile, Ram, Sita, and Lakshmana displayed virtues such as truthfulness, self-sacrifice, and respect for elders.

Odd one out

Q1: Identify the item that does not belong based on their roles in the story:
King Dasaratha, Queen Kaikeyi, Sita, Mandaravi

Ans: Sita 
Unlike the others, Sita did not play a direct role in the decision-making or manipulation surrounding Ram's coronation and exile.

Q2: Which of the following is not related to the theme of manipulation in the story?
Mandaravi's advice, Kaikeyi's demands, Dasaratha's curse, Bharata's overshadowing
Ans: Dasaratha's curse
Dasaratha's curse is related to his past actions and fate, not to the manipulation involving Kaikeyi and Mandaravi.

Q3: Find the odd one out based on the emotional response they trigger:
Joy from the coronation news, Grief from Dasaratha's collapse, Protest over Ram's exile, Happiness from Mandaravi's plan

Ans: Happiness from Mandaravi's plan
Mandaravi's plan causes disruption and sadness, not happiness, making it the odd one out among reactions that otherwise align with the public's or individuals' feelings.

Q4: Choose the odd one out based on the reaction of loyalty:
Lakshmana’s insistence to accompany Ram, Ram’s acceptance of exile, Sita’s consoling of Kausalya, Mandaravi’s manipulation of Kaikeyi

Ans: Mandaravi’s manipulation of Kaikeyi
Mandaravi’s actions show manipulation and disloyalty, unlike the other three responses, which demonstrate loyalty and support in the face of adversity.

Q5: Identify the element that does not fit with the setting of Ayodhya during the coronation news:
Fireworks, Balloons, Forest garlands, Plantain trees

Ans: Forest garlands
While fireworks, balloons, and plantain trees were used to celebrate the coronation news in Ayodhya, forest garlands relate to Ram's departure to the forest, not the celebrations.