Worksheet Solutions: Wisdom Paves The Way | Worksheets with Solutions for Class 8 PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Instruction: Select the correct option for each question.

Q1. Where are the four young men traveling to find work?
(a) Delhi
(b) Ujjain
(c) Jaipur
(d) Agra

Ans: (b) Ujjain
The story begins with Ram Datt, Shiv Datt, Har Datt, and Dev Datt walking along a road to Ujjain, hoping to find jobs in the city.

Q2. What does the merchant accuse the young men of doing?
(a) Stealing his camel
(b) Lying to the King 
(c) Hiding in the forest
(d) Refusing to help him

Ans: (a) Stealing his camel
The merchant believes the young men stole his camel because they know specific details about it, like its limp and blindness.

Q3. How does Ram Datt know the camel is lame?
(a) He saw the camel limping
(b) He heard the merchant’s description
(c) He noticed uneven footprints 
(d) He found blood on the road

Ans: (c) He noticed uneven footprints
Ram Datt observes that three footprints are clear but one is faint, indicating the camel limps on one leg.

Q4. What job does the King offer the young men?
(a) Soldiers
(b) Advisers
(c) Merchants
(d) Farmers

Ans: (b) Advisers
Impressed by their wisdom, the King offers the four young men positions as his advisers to guide his decisions.

Q5. What is the main theme of the story?
(a) Importance of wealth
(b) Power of friendship alone 
(c) Need for fast travel
(d) Value of wisdom and observation

Ans: (d) Value of wisdom and observation
The story shows how the young men’s careful observations and logical thinking help them prove their innocence and earn the King’s respect.

Fill in the Blanks

Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the correct word based on the chapter.

Q1. The four young men have been traveling for _____ days to reach Ujjain.
Ans: Ten

Ram Datt confirms they have been traveling for ten days, which feels long to them as they search for work.

Q2. The merchant is upset because his _____ is missing.
Ans: Camel

The merchant approaches the young men in distress, asking for help to find his lost camel.

Q3. Shiv Datt deduces the camel is blind in its _____ eye.
Ans: Right

Shiv Datt notices the camel ate leaves only on the left side, indicating it is blind in its right eye.

Q4. The King’s court is decorated with rich _____ and tall pillars.
Ans: Draperies

The story describes the King’s court as grand, with rich draperies and tall columns, creating a regal atmosphere.

Q5. The King praises the young men for their _____ after hearing their explanations.
Ans: Wisdom

The King is impressed by the young men’s logical reasoning and calls them wise, not thieves, as the merchant claimed.

Very Short Answer Questions

Instruction: Answer the following questions in one line.

Q1. What is the name of the city the four young men are traveling to?
Ans: Ujjain

Q2. Who runs toward the young men asking for help with a lost animal?
Ans: The merchant

Q3. Where do the young men stop to discuss the camel tracks?
Ans: Under a tree

Q4. What does Har Datt notice that suggests the camel has a short tail?
Ans: Blood droplets

Q5. What does the King do after dismissing the merchant’s accusations?
Ans: Offers the young men jobs as advisers

Short Answer Questions

Instruction: Answer the following questions in 2–3 lines.

Q1. Why do the young men want to meet the King of Ujjain?
Ans: The young men hope to meet the King because they believe he will recognize their talents and give them jobs. Ram Datt is confident the King will value their skills.

Q2. How does Dev Datt know the camel has a stomachache?
Ans: Dev Datt notices the camel’s front feet make deep prints, but the back feet prints are faint, showing it moves carefully due to stomach pain.

Q3. Why does the merchant think the young men are thieves?
Ans: The merchant thinks they are thieves because they know details about his camel, like its limp and blindness, but say they haven’t seen it. He believes only thieves would know so much.

Q4. How does the King react to the young men’s explanations?
Ans: The King is amazed by their logical explanations and praises their wisdom. He offers them jobs as his advisers, valuing their smart thinking.

Q5. What lesson does the story teach about observation?
Ans: The story teaches that careful observation and logical thinking can solve problems and earn respect. The young men’s attention to details about the camel proves their innocence and wins them prestigious jobs.