Question

rama was the oldest son of king dasharatha. rama was supposed to become king after dasharatha, but dasharatha promised to make one of his younger sons king instead. dasharatha wanted to keep his promise and make sure that his younger son would become king. so, dasharatha asked rama to leave his kingdom.
rama did not want to leave, but he respected his fathers decision and moved to the forest. rama left without fighting or complaining, and ramas younger brother became the ruler of their community.
the following actions are examples of either prince rama or king dasharatha being a good role model. sort the actions.
he let his brother take the throne because he respected his fathers decision. he moved to the forest when his father asked him to leave his kingdom.
he kept his promise and made sure that his younger son became king.
ramas action
dasharathas action

Explanation:

• Rama's actions: The text states Rama respected his father’s decision to let his brother take the throne and moved to the forest as asked.
• Dasharatha's action: The text notes Dasharatha wanted to keep his promise and ensure his younger son became king. These directly align with each character’s described behaviors.

Answer:

Rama's action: He let his brother take the throne because he respected his father’s decision; He moved to the forest when his father asked him to leave his kingdom.
Dasharatha's action: He kept his promise and made sure that his younger son became king.