UP Board Solutions for Class 10 English Prose Chapter 2 The Judgement-Seat of Vikramaditya
UP Board Solutions for Class 10 English Prose Chapter 2 The Judgement-Seat of Vikramaditya
UP Board Solutions for Class 10 English Prose Chapter 2 The Judgement-Seat of Vikramaditya
A : SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS AND THEIR ANSWERS
Answer each of the following questions in about 25 words :
निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक प्रश्नों का उत्तर लगभग 25 शब्दों में दीजिए :
Q1. Do we know anything definite about Vikramaditya?
क्या हम विक्रमादित्य के बारे में कोई निश्चित बात जानते हैं ?
Or What do we know definitely about king Vikramaditya?
राजा विक्रमादित्य के बारे में हम निश्चित रूप से क्या जानते हैं ?
Ans. We do not know anything definite about Vikramaditya except his learning and justice.
सिवाय न्याय तथा विद्वता के हम विक्रमादित्य के बारे में कोई निश्चित बात नहीं जानते हैं ।
Q2. Why did the guilty tremble when they came before Vikramaditya?
अपराधी विक्रमादित्य के समक्ष क्यों काँपते थे ?
Ans. The guilty trembled before Vikramaditya because they knew that his eyes would look straight into their guilt.
अपराधी विक्रमादित्य के समक्ष काँपते थे क्योंकि वे जानते थे कि उनकी निगाहें सीधे उनके अपराधों पर ही पड़ेगीं।
Q3. What happened to the palace and the fortress of Vikramaditya after his death?
विक्रमादित्य के राजमहल तथा किले का उनकी मृत्यु के बाद क्या हुआ ?
Ans. The palace and the fortress of Vikramaditya were ruined in due course of time.
विक्रमादित्य का राजमहल तथा किला समय की गति के अनुसार नष्ट हो गया ।
Q4. What did the village-boys find in the pastures?
गाँव के लड़कों को घास के मैदान में क्या मिला?
Ans. The village-boys found a green mound under the tree in the pastures..
गाँव के लड़कों ने घास के मैदान में पेड़ के नीचे एक हरा टीला पाया।
Q5. What changes did the village-boys find in the boy who sat on the green mound?
जो बालक हरे टीले पर बैठा उसमें लड़कों ने क्या परिवर्तन पाया?
Ans. The village-boys noticed that the boy who sat on the mound had become serious. His tone and manners were changed.
ग्रामीण बालकों ने देखा कि जो बालक टीले पर बैठा था, वह गम्भीर हो गया। उसका स्वर और ढंग बदल गया था ।
Q6. What did the king of Ujjain decide to do?
उज्जैन के राजा ने क्या करने का निश्चय किया ?
Ans. The king of Ujjain decided to dig deep and find the judgment-seat. He wanted to sit on it and hear all the cases.
उज्जैन के राजा ने टीले को खुदवाकर न्याय-सिंहासन प्राप्त करने का निश्चय कर लिया। वह उस पर बैठना और मुक को सुनना चाहता था।
Q7. What did the first angel ask the king when he was about to sit on the judgment-seat?
प्रथम देवदूत ने राजा से क्या कहा, जब वह न्याय – सिंहासन पर बैठने वाला था ?
Ans. When the king was about to sit on the judgment-seat, the first angel asked him if he never desired to rule over the kingdom of others.
जब राजा न्याय-सिंहासन पर बैठने वाला था, प्रथम देवदूत ने प्रश्न किया कि क्या वह दूसरे राज्यों पर कभी भी शासन करने की इच्छा नहीं रखता।
Q8. What did the last angel say to the king? What was the king’s reply ?
अन्तिम देवदूत ने राजा से क्या कहा ? राजा का क्या उत्तर था ?
Ans. The last angel said to the king, “You may sit on the judgment-seat of Vikramaditya if your heart is pure like a little child”. The king replied that he was not worthy.
अन्तिम देवदूत ने राजा से कहा, तुम निर्णय सिंहासन पर अवश्य बैठो अगर तुम्हारा हृदय उस छोटे से बालक के समान शुद्ध है। राजा ने उत्तर दिया कि वह योग्य नहीं है।
Q9. Why do we call Vikramaditya, the greatest judge in the history ?
हम विक्रमादित्य को इतिहास में सर्वश्रेष्ठ निर्णयकर्ता क्यों कहते हैं ?
Or Why is Vikramaditya said to be the greatest judge in history?
इतिहास में विक्रमादित्य को महानतम् जज क्यों कहा जाता है ?
Or Why do we call Vikramaditya the greatest judge in the history of India ?
भारत के इतिहास में हम विक्रमादित्य को महान न्यायाधीश क्यों कहते हैं ?
Or What makes Vikramaditya the greatest judge in the history?
वे क्या तथ्य हैं जो इतिहास में विक्रमादित्य को महानतम न्यायाधीश बनाते हैं ?
Ans. Vikramaditya was the greatest judge of his time as he always gave perfect justice to his people and never punished the wrong person.
विक्रमादित्य अपने समय के सर्वश्रेष्ठ निर्णयकर्ता (जज) थे क्योंकि अपनी प्रजा को वे पूर्ण न्याय देते थे और कभी भी गलत व्यक्ति को दण्डित नहीं करते थे।
Q10. Why was Vikramaditya praised by one and all?
सभी लोग विक्रमादित्य की प्रशंसा क्यों करते थे ?
Ans. All praised Vikramaditya because he was a just king and loved justice.
सभी विक्रमादित्य की प्रशंसा इसलिए करते थे कि वह एक न्यायप्रिय राजा थे और उन्हें न्याय पसन्द था ।
Q11. What guess did the king of Ujjain make about the boy ?
उस लड़के के विषय में उज्जैन के राजा ने क्या अनुमान लगाया ?
Ans. The king of Ujjain thought that the boy must have sat on the judgement-seat of Vikramaditya.
उस लड़के के विषय में उज्जैन के राजा ने अनुमान लगाया कि वह लड़का निश्चय ही राजा विक्रमादित्य के न्याय – सिंहासन पर बैठा होगा।
Q12. How and why did the judgement-seat of Vikramaditya disappear from the earth for ever?
किस प्रकार और क्यों विक्रमादित्य का न्याय सिंहासन पृथ्वी से सदा के लिए गायब हो गया ?
Ans. The King of Ujjain tried several times to sit on the judgement-seat. Each time an angel asked him if he was worthy to sit on it. He replied that he was not. Then the last angel flew up into the sky with the slab on his head. Thus, the judgement-seat of Vikramaditya disappear from the earth forever.
उज्जैन के राजा ने न्याय – सिंहासन पर अनेक बार बैठने का प्रयत्न किया। हर बार एक देवदूत उससे पूछता था कि क्या वह उस पर बैठने के योग्य है। राजा उत्तर देता था कि वह योग्य नहीं है। तब अन्तिम देवदूत उस शिलाखण्ड को अपने सिर पर रखकर आकाश में उड़ गया। इस प्रकार विक्रमादित्य का न्याय सिंहासन सदा के लिए पृथ्वी से गायब हो गया ।
Q13. Who was Vikramaditya ? Where did he reign ?
विक्रमादित्य कौन थे? वे कहाँ शासन करते थे ?
Ans. Vikramaditya was a king. He ruled in Ujjain.
विक्रमादित्य एक राजा थे। वे उज्जैन में शासन करते थे।
Q14. Why did the King of Ujjain want to sit on the judgement seat of Vikramaditya?
उज्जैन के राजा विक्रमादित्य के न्याय के सिंहासन पर क्यों बैठना चाहते थे?
Ans. The king aspired to have that seat for his own use so that he might also become as famous a judge as Vikramaditya.
राजा ने उस सिंहासन को अपने प्रयोग के हेतु प्राप्त करने की अभिलाषा व्यक्त की ताकि वह भी विक्रमादित्य की भाँति एक सुप्रसिद्ध न्यायाधीश बन सकें।
Q15. What is king Vikramaditya famous for?
राजा विक्रमादित्य किसके लिए प्रसिद्ध थे ?
Ans. Vikramaditya is famous for his justice in India.
विक्रमादित्य भारत में अपने न्याय के लिए प्रसिद्ध थे।
Q16. What special qualities did Vikramaditya Possess ?
विक्रमादित्य में प्रमुख गुण क्या थे ?
Ans. Vikramaditya was famous for his justice and wisdom. His people loved and honoured him very much. He was never deceived nor did he ever punish the innocent man.
विक्रमादित्य अपने न्याय एवं बुद्धिमत्ता के लिए प्रसिद्ध थे। उनकी जनता उनको अत्यधिक प्रेम और सम्मान देती थी। उन्होंने कभी धोखा नहीं खाया । न ही उन्होंने किसी निर्दोष को दण्ड दिया।
Q17. Where did king Vikramaditya reign ? What did he decide to do ?.
विक्रमादित्य कहाँ शासन करते थे? उन्होंने क्या करने का निश्चय किया ?
Ans. Vikramaditya ruled in Ujjain. He decided to give perfect justice to his people.
विक्रमादित्य उज्जैन में शासन करते थे। उन्होंने अपनी प्रजा को पूर्ण न्याय देने का निश्चय किया।
(B) Select the most suitable alternative to complete each of the following statements :
निम्नलिखित प्रत्येक कथन को पूर्ण करने के लिए सबसे उचित विकल्प का चयन कीजिए –
1. King Vikramaditya is famous for his :
(a) justice and learning
(b) injustice and learning
(c) honesty
(d) affection
2. The Vikram Samvat owes its origin to :
(a) Samudra Gupta
(b) Ashok
(c) Vikramaditya
(d) Chandra Gupta Maurya
3. In due course of time, the palace and fortress of Vikramaditya were:
(a) ruined
(b) decorated
(c) rebuilt
(d) lost
4. The judgment-seat of Vikramaditya was made of :
(a) iron
(b) silver
(c) gold
(d) stone
5. The judgment-seat of Vikramaditya was found in :
(a) Ujjain
(b) Agra
(c) Delhi
(d) Lucknow
6. The. king of Ujjain could not sit on the judgment-seat of Vikramaditya because :
(a) he did not keep fast
(b) he could not pray
(c) his people did not like him
(d) his heart was not pure as that of a little child.
7. The angel asked the king to go and fast and pray for three days so that:
(a) no one might occupy the judgment-seat.
(b) the king might purify himself and be worthy to sit on the throne.
(c) somebody else could try to ascend the throne.
(d) the throne might disappear from the world.
8. The guilty trembled before Vikramaditya because :
(a) he was very cruel
(b) he was unjust
(c) he was intelligent enough to discover their guilt
(d) he looked very fearful.
9. The angels took the judgment-seat to :
(a) the sky
(b) another kingdom
(c) the sea
10. The shepherd boy sitting on the mound looked changed because he….….……………
(a) listened to the complaints
(b) had to decide the disputes
(c) got the spirit of knowledge and justice
(d) was an ordinary boy
11. When the mound was dug deep, the king found.……….
(a) seven jars of gold coins
(b) skeletons of dead soldiers
(c) rare musical instructions
(d) the judgement-seat Vikramaditya supported 25 stone angels
12. Vikramaditya was never deceived because ………
(a) he was the king
(b) he would see straight into their guilt
(c) he was magician
13. At last the labourers found a slab of black marble supported on the hands and wings of :
(a) thirty five stone-angels
(b) twenty five stone-angels
(c) twenty one stone-angels
(d) twenty seven stone-angels
Ans. 1. (a) justice and learning
2. (c) Vikramaditya
3. (a) ruined
4. (d) stone
5. (a) Ujjain
6. (d) his heart was not pure as that of a little child.
7. (b) the king might purify himself and be worthy to sit on the throne.
8. (c) he was intelligent enough to discover their guilt
9. (c) the sky.
10. (c) got the spirit of knowledge and justice.
11. (d) the judgement-seat Vikramaditya supported 25 stone angles.
12. (b) he would see straight into their guilt
13. (b) twenty five stone-angels
(C) Say whether each of the following statements is ‘true’ or ‘false’:
निम्नलिखित कथनों में सत्य अथवा असत्य बताइए –
1. The Vikram Samvat owes its origin to Vikramaditya.
2. The King Vikramaditya never failed in getting at the Culprit,
3. Vikramaditya did not love justice and learning.
4. No one knows the name of Vikramaditya in India.
5. After observing three days prayer and fasting, the king ascended the throne.
6. The first angel said to the king “Are you worthy to sit on the throne?”
7. The judgment-seat of Vikramaditya did not disappear from the earth for ever.
8. Vikramaditya did not love justice and learning.
9. Vikramaditya was never deceived.
10. Vikramaditya always punished innocent.
11. The king of Ujjain, at last, sat on the throne of Vikramaditya.
12. Vikramaditya is famous for his justice.
13. The judgment-seat of Vikramaditya was lying buried in the pasture.
14. The beautiful palace of Vikramaditya stands even today in Ujjain.
15. Vikramaditya was always deceived?
16. The Judgment-seat of Vikramaditya never disappeared from the earth.
17. It is said that Vikramaditya was not greatest judge in history.
18. Vikramaditya loved experiments.
19. When the boy jumped down from his seat, he was quite different from other boys.
20. Vikramaditya loved injustice.
21. King Vikramaditya is remembered for his love of justice and learning.
22. The Judgment Seat of Vikramaditya was supported on the hands and wings of the twenty five stone angels.
23. The Judgment Seat of Vikramaditya was a slab of white marble.
24. King Vikramaditya did justice.
25. Vikramaditya was the king of Ujjain.
26. The beautiful palace of Vikramaditya stood in Delhi.
27. When the shepherd boy sat on the mound, the spirit of knowledge and justice would come to him.
28. Vikramaditya never punished the guilty.
Ans. 1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. F 6. T 7. F 8. T 9. T 10. F, 11. T, 12. T, 13. T, 14. F, 15. F, 16. F, 17. F, 18. F, 19. F, 20. F, 21. T, 22. T, 23. F, 24. T, 25. T, 26. F, 27. T, 28. F.
(D) Complete the spellings of the following words :
निम्नलिखित शब्दों की वर्तनी पूरी कीजिए –
(i) famil__r (ii) r__gn (iii) g__lty (iv) str__ght (v) m__dow
Ans. (i) Familiar (ii) Reign (iii) Guilty (iv) Straight (v) Meadow.
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