Worksheet: Birbal’s Wit | New English Ferry: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets - Class 5 PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What task did Emperor Akbar set for his courtiers?
(a) Counting roses
(b) Counting crows
(c) Finding a rare jewel
(d) Solving a riddle

(ii) Why did the ministers give up on the challenge?
(a) They found it too easy
(b) The deadline was too short
(c) They couldn't find any crows
(d) The prize was not attractive enough

(iii) How many crows did Birbal claim were in the capital at six o'clock?
(a) 2,000
(b) 12,000
(c) 21,412
(d) 30,000

(iv) How did Akbar react when he heard Birbal's answer?
(a) Angry
(b) Disappointed
(c) Delighted
(d) Confused

(v) What did Akbar say about the prize offered?
(a) It was too small
(b) It was not worth competing for
(c) It was a generous reward
(d) It was a joke

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The courtiers were trying to count _________________.

(ii) At what time was the deadline for the challenge? Birbal claimed there were __________ crows in the capital.

(iii) In Scene II, Akbar and the Queen are eating ____________ from Lucknow.

(iv) Akbar playfully scraped mango peels and seeds onto the Queen's plate when she wasn't ___________.

(v) Akbar promised to send Birbal a basket full of ___________ mangoes for his wit.

Q3: Match the Column 

Q4: True or False

(i) Emperor Akbar was disappointed that no one took up the challenge.

(ii) The ministers found counting crows to be an easy task.

(iii) The Queen enjoyed the mango pulp and juice.

(iv) Akbar playfully scraped mango peels and seeds onto Birbal's plate.

(v) Akbar promised to send Birbal a basket full of Delhi mangoes.