MOUNT SION SCHOOL SEC-XII/D, B. S. CITY REVISION WORK CLASS- VII SUBJECT- ENGLISH

Read the passage carefully:- It having become clear that a war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas was inevitable both Arjun and Duryodhana decided to seek Krishna’s support for their respective sides both of them went to dwaraka to meet him and as luck would have it, reached there on the same day. Since, Arjuna and Duryodhana were closely related to Krishna. They were allowed to go straight into his bedroom. Krishna was then fast asleep. Duryodhana was the first to enter. He occupied a decorated throne chair at the head of the bed and waited for Krishna to wake up. Arjuna who entered a short while later, kept standing at the loot of the bed with arms folded in a respectful posture. When Krishna woke up, his eyes fell on Arjuna who stood in front of him and he gave him a warm welcome I too am here, Vasudeva, almost shouted Duryodhana feeling annoyed at Krishna’s warm greeting to Arjuna Krishna welcome him too and and then asked both of them what had brought them to Dwaraka. Duryodhana was the first to speak . he said, I appears that a war is soon going to break out between us I have come here to get your support Arjuna and I are equally dear to you. Both of us can claim an equally close relationship with you. But I came here before Arjuna tradition has it that he who came first should be shown preference so you have to help me. Krishna smiled and said,” Duryodhana, you may have been the first to arrive but it was Arjuna whom I immediately saw on waking up, so his claim is greater being equally related with both of you. I agree I am bound to offer my assistance to both the parties. Now there is a choice on one side will be on the narayanas, my tribesmen who are great warriors and are in large numbers individually will be on the other. I will neither wield a weapon nor take part in actual fighting. Arjuna will have the first turn to choose. Without any hesitation Arjuna said, I would be content if you are with us though you may wield no weapon I don’t need your Narayanas. Inwardly Duryodhana too felt happy with what he got.

A. Tick (√) the right option 1. Why did Arjuna and Duryodhana face no difficulty in entering Krishna’s bedroom? a. They were princes b. They were related to Krishna c. They were Krishna’s friends d. It is an ancient tradition to welcome guest warm 2. Duryodhana occupied a decorated throne chair because a. He wanted to be seated close to Krishna’s bed b. He wanted to suggest that he was the first to come c. He was a prince d. He took great pride in his superior position 3. Who were the narayanas? 4. Arjuna was given the first turn to choose because a. He was seated nearer to Krishna than duryodhana b. Krishna had seen him first c. Krishna loved him more than Duryodhana d. Krishna did not want to help Duryodhana B. Answer the following question briefly. 1. Arjuna stood at Krishna’ feet with arms folded. What aspect of Arjuna’s character does this gesture show? 2. What argument did Duryodhana give to claim Krishna’s support? Mention three points 3. What two offer were made by Krishna? 4. What choice did Arjuna make? Do you think he made the right choice?why/why not? 5. Why was Duryodhana inwardly happy at what Arjuna had chosen?