Question

b. Read the following passage and answer the questions in your own words. Once upon a time there was a rich merchant. He was returning home from work. He brought along with himself a large sum of money he had collected throughout the day. He was quite wealthy and valued money the most. On the way he was trapped in heavy rainfall. He got totally drenched and along with him his money also got wet. He started grumbling and cursed the rainfall due to which he had to suffer heavy loss. Sometime later a robber attacked him. He could make out that he was a wealthy man and was carrying the money. He was about to fire, but the gun did not work because the gun powder had got damp and was not working. Meantime the merchant got a chance to escape and saved himself from the loss of his life as well as money. Then he realised that the rain, which he was cursing sometime ago, had actually saved him and his money. He then understood that whatever happens, it always happens for the good. Questions: a) What did the merchant carry? b) Why did he curse the rainfall? c) Why could not the robber shoot the merchant? d) State whether the following statement is True or False. The rain was actually a blessing in disguise. e) What was the lesson learned by the merchant?​

Answer 1

Answer:

a. large sum of money

b. because the money got wet

c.  because the gun powder had gone damp and was not working

d.true

e.everything happens for good

Explanation:

Answer 2

a) The merchant carried a large sum of money he had collected throughout the day.

b) The merchant cursed the rainfall because he got totally drenched and his money also got wet, resulting in heavy loss.

c) The robber could not shoot the merchant because the gunpowder had got damp due to heavy rainfall and was not working.

d) True. The rain was a blessing in disguise because it prevented the robber from shooting the merchant and saved his life as well as money.

e) The lesson learned by the merchant is:

• Whatever happens, it always happens for the good.
• He realized that the rain, which he was cursing sometime ago, had actually saved him and his money.
• This experience taught him the importance of being positive and optimistic in difficult situations.
• He also learned that sometimes what appears to be a problem may actually turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
• Therefore, we should not jump to conclusions and always try to see the silver lining in every situation.
• In summary, the story teaches us to be grateful for what we have and to have faith in the higher power, who has a bigger plan for us.

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