Question

NCERT VIII - It So Happened

The camel was looking at his own reflection in the pool. What does it suggest to you about the camel?

Answer 1

The camel was obsessed with its beauty. Moreover, being idle it has all the time in the world to look at its reflection. It thought of other animals as fools as they used to toil hard. The camel wanted to preserve its physical beauty by shrugging off responsibility.

Answer 2

: Required Answer

$\implies$ The camel was looking at this own reflection in the pool which indicated that he was proud of his looks and appearance especially his back. Perhaps he assumed that he was the most handsome looking animal and was admiring himself upon seeing his own reflection in the pool.