Chapter- 3 Measure For Measure
1. What does the title “Measure for Measure” mean?
Answer:
The title means that every person should be judged and rewarded according to their ability and suitability for a particular work.
2. Why do people go to a barber even though they have scissors and blades at home?
Answer:
Because a barber is trained and skilled in cutting hair properly, while an ordinary person may not do it well.
3. What lesson is conveyed through the example of the barber?
Answer:
The lesson is that skill and training are necessary for every job.
4. Who was Krishna Devaraya?
Answer:
Krishna Devaraya was a famous king known for his love of art, culture, poets, and scholars.
5. What kind of ruler was Krishna Devaraya?
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He was a generous, art-loving, and kind ruler.
6. Who was Raja Varma?
Answer:
Raja Varma was a brilliant and talented artist.
7. How did Krishna Devaraya come to know about Raja Varma?
Answer:
He came to know about Raja Varma through reports of his excellent artistic skills.
8. Why did the king invite Raja Varma to his court?
Answer:
The king invited him to draw his royal portrait.
9. How did Raja Varma draw the king’s portrait?
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He drew the portrait so beautifully that the king looked majestic and lifelike.
10. How did the king feel after seeing his portrait?
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The king was extremely pleased and delighted.
11. Why was the portrait special?
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Because it looked as if the king had come alive in the frame.
12. What other paintings did Raja Varma draw?
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He drew paintings of characters from the Puranas and pictures of men and women.
13. How did Raja Varma become famous?
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He became famous due to his extraordinary artistic talent.
14. How did Raja Varma become close to the king?
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He became close to the king through his artistic excellence and regular presence in the court.
15. What did Krishna Devaraya ask Raja Varma one day?
Answer:
He asked Raja Varma what reward he wanted.
16. Why did Raja Varma not reply to the king’s question?
Answer:
He was overwhelmed by joy and respect and could not reply immediately.
17. What reward did the king give Raja Varma?
Answer:
The king appointed him as the Chief Minister.
18. Why did the king appoint Raja Varma as Chief Minister?
Answer:
He did so out of generosity and emotional impulse.
19. Was Raja Varma suitable for the post of Chief Minister?
Answer:
No, because he was an artist, not an administrator.
20. What qualities are required for a Chief Minister?
Answer:
Leadership, administrative skill, wisdom, experience, and decision-making ability.
21. What was Raja Varma’s real talent?
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His real talent was painting and fine arts.
22. Why is emotion not suitable in administration?
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Because important decisions require logic, experience, and fairness, not emotions.
23. What mistake did Krishna Devaraya make?
Answer:
He rewarded talent without considering suitability for the post.
24. What does the lesson teach about rewards?
Answer:
Rewards should be given according to merit and ability.
25. What happens when people are given unsuitable responsibilities?
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Work suffers and administration becomes weak.
26. How is the barber example connected to Raja Varma’s story?
Answer:
Both show that skill in one area does not make a person suitable for all tasks.
27. What is the central theme of the lesson?
Answer:
The right person should be given the right job.
28. Is generosity alone enough for a ruler?
Answer:
No, a ruler must also be wise and practical.
29. Do you agree with the king’s decision? Why or why not?
Answer:
No, because Raja Varma was not trained for administrative work.
30. What moral does “Measure for Measure” convey?
Answer:
Everyone should be judged and rewarded according to their ability and suitability.
Answer by Dimpee Bora
