CLASS 9
IN THE KINGDOM OF FOOLS
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Question
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R.K. Laxman
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A.K. Ramanujan
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Ruskin Bond
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The story ‘In the Kingdom of Fools’ by A.K. Ramanujan can be read in two levels-one just as a funny entertainer and the other as an allegory ( a story, poem, novel etc which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning ) on the follies and foibles of the so-called ‘great’ kings and ministers.
Detailed explanation-2: -The story is based on the theme that foolish people are unpredictable and can be very dangerous. So, one must stay away from them even if they offer benefit for some time.
Detailed explanation-3: -The story is all about a kingdom of fools. This kingdom is ruled by a foolish king and his foolish ministers. Once they ordered that night should be considered as day and vice versa. One day, a guru and his disciple visit this kingdom and are surprised to find the entire kingdom asleep during the day.
Detailed explanation-4: -IN the Kingdom of Fools, both the king and the minister were idiots. They didn’t want to run things like other kings, so they decided to change night into day and day into night.
Detailed explanation-5: -The king was a fool who owned a beautiful kingdom. He could go to any length in order to be different from others. His orders were foolish and his ideas stupid. Turning day into night and ordering execution of those who disobeyed are examples of his silliness.