Question

1. sindhus parents were so upset by their sons death that they placed a curse on the king.

a. true
b. false

Explanation:

Identify the mythological context

The question refers to "Sindhu's parents" cursing the king after their son's death. In Hindu mythology (specifically the Ramayana), the character Sindhu is also widely known as Shravan Kumar. He was accidentally killed by King Dasharatha of Ayodhya while the king was hunting.

Analyze the plot details

Using Reading Comprehension, we recall that Shravan Kumar (Sindhu) was fetching water for his blind, thirsty parents when King Dasharatha mistook the sound of his water pitcher filling for a drinking elephant and shot an arrow, mortally wounding him.

Determine the parents' reaction

Upon learning of their only son's tragic death from King Dasharatha, the blind parents were completely devastated. Before they died of grief, they placed a curse on King Dasharatha: that he, too, would die of heartbreak and sorrow from separation from his own beloved son (which later manifested when Rama was exiled). Therefore, the statement is true.

Answer:

• A. true (Correct answer)
• B. false