Worksheet: The Wit that Won Hearts | Worksheets with Solutions for Class 8 PDF Download

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

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 

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

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 

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

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

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.

Q2. The king sat on an ______ throne during court discussions.

Q3. The queen’s name was ______ in the story.

Q4. The courtiers made ______ remarks about Tenali’s seed claim.

Q5. Krishnadeva Raya’s poem included references to the sun, moon, and ______.

Q6. The palace regained its ______ after the royal couple reconciled.

Very Short Answer Questions

Instruction: Answer the following questions in one line.

Q1. What was the name of Krishnadeva Raya’s Sanskrit play?

Q2. Who was one of the poets in the Ashtadiggajas besides Tenali Ramakrishna?

Q3. What natural action did Tenali compare yawning to?

Q4. What did the royal couple give Tenali after resolving their quarrel?

Q5. How long did the king avoid speaking to Thirumalambal after their quarrel?

Short Answer Questions

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

Q1. What was the Golden Era of the Vijayanagara Empire?

Q2. Why did the ministers avoid giving feedback on the king’s poem?

Q3. How did Tenali Ramakrishna respond when Thirumalambal asked for help?

Q4. What practical solutions did the ministers propose for better crop yields?

Q5. How did Thirumalambal react to the king’s apology?

Match the Following

Instruction: Match Column A with the correct option in Column B.

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