Moral Tales

Description: Moral Tales Quiz: Test your knowledge about the rich collection of Indian folk tales that carry valuable moral lessons and insights into human nature.
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In the story of "The Clever Rabbit and the Lion", what does the rabbit use to outsmart the lion?

  1. His intelligence and quick wit

  2. His strength and agility

  3. His magical powers

  4. His ability to fly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rabbit uses his intelligence and quick wit to outsmart the lion by tricking him into thinking that a reflection in the water is another lion.

What is the moral of the story "The Foolish Crow and the Pitcher"?

  1. Pride comes before a fall.

  2. Slow and steady wins the race.

  3. Honesty is the best policy.

  4. A friend in need is a friend indeed.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moral of the story is that pride can lead to downfall, as the crow's pride in his appearance causes him to lose the water he had worked hard to collect.

In the tale of "The Golden Fish", what does the fisherman release back into the sea?

  1. A magical fish that grants wishes

  2. A pot of gold

  3. A beautiful princess

  4. A talking animal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fisherman releases the magical fish back into the sea, showing his kindness and understanding that the fish's true value lies in its magic, not its monetary worth.

What is the central theme of the story "The Honest Woodcutter"?

  1. Honesty is always rewarded.

  2. Greed leads to downfall.

  3. Hard work pays off.

  4. Kindness is the greatest virtue.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story emphasizes the importance of honesty, as the woodcutter's honesty is rewarded with a magical axe that helps him become successful.

In the tale of "The Talking Tortoise", what does the tortoise do to win a race against a hare?

  1. He uses his intelligence and strategy.

  2. He cheats and takes shortcuts.

  3. He relies on his magical powers.

  4. He gives up and accepts defeat.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tortoise uses his intelligence and strategy to win the race by tricking the hare into thinking he is faster than he actually is.

What is the moral of the story "The Lion and the Mouse"?

  1. No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

  2. Might is always right.

  3. Pride comes before a fall.

  4. Honesty is the best policy.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story teaches that even the smallest act of kindness can have a significant impact, as the mouse's kindness towards the lion is later repaid when the lion saves the mouse's life.

In the tale of "The Magic Pot", what does the pot do when it is opened?

  1. It produces an endless supply of food.

  2. It grants wishes.

  3. It turns everything it touches into gold.

  4. It transports people to different places.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The magic pot produces an endless supply of food, providing sustenance to a poor family and teaching them the value of contentment.

What is the central theme of the story "The Greedy Dog"?

  1. Greed leads to downfall.

  2. Honesty is the best policy.

  3. Hard work pays off.

  4. Kindness is the greatest virtue.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story emphasizes the consequences of greed, as the dog's greed for more food leads to him losing everything he had.

In the tale of "The Monkey and the Crocodile", how does the monkey escape from the crocodile's clutches?

  1. He uses his intelligence and wit.

  2. He relies on his magical powers.

  3. He is rescued by a friend.

  4. He gives up and accepts his fate.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The monkey uses his intelligence and wit to escape from the crocodile's clutches by tricking the crocodile into thinking he is dead.

What is the moral of the story "The Ant and the Grasshopper"?

  1. Hard work pays off.

  2. Laziness leads to poverty.

  3. Honesty is the best policy.

  4. Kindness is the greatest virtue.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story teaches the importance of hard work and planning for the future, as the ant's hard work during the summer allows him to survive the winter, while the grasshopper's laziness leads to his suffering.

In the tale of "The Fox and the Grapes", what does the fox do when he cannot reach the grapes?

  1. He admits defeat and moves on.

  2. He tries to find a way to reach the grapes.

  3. He criticizes the grapes and says they are sour.

  4. He gives up and accepts his fate.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The fox, unable to reach the grapes, tries to save face by criticizing the grapes and saying they are sour, demonstrating the human tendency to rationalize failure.

What is the central theme of the story "The Blind Men and the Elephant"?

  1. Different perspectives can lead to different interpretations.

  2. Unity is strength.

  3. Honesty is the best policy.

  4. Kindness is the greatest virtue.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The story emphasizes the importance of considering different perspectives and understanding that our own limited view may not be the complete truth.

In the tale of "The Golden Goose", what happens to the man who tries to steal the goose?

  1. He is turned into gold.

  2. He is cursed with bad luck.

  3. He is caught and punished.

  4. He is given a magical gift.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The man who tries to steal the golden goose is turned into gold, demonstrating the consequences of greed and dishonesty.

What is the moral of the story "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"?

  1. Honesty is the best policy.

  2. Lying has consequences.

  3. Hard work pays off.

  4. Kindness is the greatest virtue.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The story teaches that lying can have serious consequences, as the boy's repeated false alarms about a wolf lead to people ignoring him when he actually sees a wolf.

In the tale of "The Three Little Pigs", what happens to the pig who builds his house out of straw?

  1. His house is blown down by the wolf.

  2. His house is burned down by the wolf.

  3. His house is flooded by the wolf.

  4. His house is destroyed by an earthquake.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pig who builds his house out of straw has his house blown down by the wolf, demonstrating the importance of hard work and building a solid foundation.

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