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Extract from the Story
A murmur swept through the room. One courtier, known for his
sarcasm
, whispered, “I wonder if these are magic seeds! Next, he’ll claim they grow without water.” Another muttered, “Perhaps he found them on the moon!”
Snickers
rippled through the court.
Summary in Bullet Points
- The courtiers do not believe Rama’s claim.
- They use sarcasm and jokes about magic seeds and the moon to mock him. sarcasm = mockery
- Their snickers show that they find the claim ridiculous. snickers = suppressed laughter
Board Pattern
Questions Mapped to Exam Format
MCQ · Tone
1 mark
The courtiers’ comments about “magic seeds” and seeds “found on the moon” are examples of:
How to answer:
Look at whether the courtiers are sincerely praising or making fun of Rama.
View Answer
Answer: (C)
— sarcasm. They are making fun of Rama's seemingly impossible claim.
NCERT Questions on the Paddy-Seed Plan
Let us think and reflect · II.5
NCERT Poorvi page 9
Let us think and reflect · II.5
What was the reaction of the courtiers when Tenali Rama introduced his “special” paddy seeds?
How to answer:
Use the exact event or wording from the story and explain it in one or two complete sentences.
View Answer
The courtiers were straight-up making fun of Rama. One joked they were 'magic seeds', another said he found them on the moon, and the court snickered - nobody took him seriously. So this is
mockery / sarcasm
(making fun of someone).
