Unseen Passage Practice Sheet-3

Read the following passage:
King Nanda of Magadh is holding court in his palace. He is surrounded by half a dozen courtiers who keep flattering him.  They are listening to a musician.

Nanda :  This fellow sings very well.

First Courtier : He is a talented singer, your Highness!  he has come from the far South to sing at your court.

Second Courtier :  The best man and woman in Bharat come to this court.

Third Courtier : That’s true. The best men and women come to the best king.

Fourth Courtier : The court of Magadh is better than the court of Indra.

Nanda : I’m glad to hear that. I’m proud of Maharaja Ghana Nanda, the greatest of the Nandas.

Now answer the following questions:

Q1.   What is King Nanda doing in the court?

Ans-________________

Q2.   Where has the musician come from?

Ans- _______________

Q3.   Whose court is better than the court of Indra?

Ans- _______________

Q4.   Does the king like flattery?

Ans- _______________

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Q1.   What is King Nanda doing in the court?

Ans- King Nanda is listening to a musician in the court.

Q2.   Where has the musician come from?

Ans- The musician has come from the far south.

Q3.   Whose court is better than the court of Indra?

Ans- The court of the king Nanda of Magadh is better than the court of Indra.

Q4.   Does the king like flattery?

Ans- Yes the king likes flattery.