The Tiger King
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1. Who is the Tiger King?
Why does he get that name?
Ans.
The Maharaja of Pratibandapuram was called the Tiger King. When astrologers
declared that the prince would have to die one day, the ten-day-old prince
asked to reveal the manner of his death. The chief astrologer said that his
death would come from a tiger. So, he decided to kill tigers and thus, got the
name ‘Tiger King’.
2. What did the royal
infant grow up to be?
Or Why was the Maharaja
determined with tiger killing?
Ans. The
royal infant grew up to be the king of Pratibandapuram who was obsessed with
the idea of killing one hundred tigers because he wanted to make the prediction
of astrologer false that he would be killed by 100th tiger. Therefore, he
killed all the tiger of Pratibandapuram.
3. What will the Maharaja
do to find the required number of tigers to kill?
Ans. To
get the required number of tigers to kill, the Maharaja asked his dewan to find
a suitable girl for him to marry. A suitable girl for matrimonial alliance
would be one who would not only come from a royal family but also belong to a
state with a large tiger population.
4. How will the Maharaja
prepare himself for the hundredth tiger which was supposed to decide his fate?
Ans. The
Maharaja wanted to be extremely careful because it was supposed to be the
reason for his death. On encountering the hundredth one, he took a careful aim
at the tiger and shot it. When it fell in a crumpled heap, he was overcome with
joy and left the place hastily.
5. What will now happen
to the astrologer? Do you think the prophecy was indisputably disproved?
Ans. No
harm will be done to the astrologer because the king could not kill the
hundredth tiger, since it fainted in fear with the aim of the bullet.
The prophecy cannot to be
indisputably disproved as the king was ultimately killed by a tiger, though
neither by a real one.
Additional
2 marks question
1. Who is the hero of the
story ‘The Tiger King’? How may he be identified?
Ans.
The Maharaja of Pratibandapuram is the hero of this story. He may be identified
as His Highness Jamedar-General, Khiledar-Major, Sata Vyaghra Samhari,
Maharajadhiraja Visva Bhuvana Samrat, Sir Jilani Jung Jung Bahadur, M.A.D.,
A.C.T.C., or C.R.C.K. This name is often shortened to the Tiger King.
2. Which matter about the
Tiger King is of extraordinary interest?
Ans.
The manner of the death of the Tiger King is of extraordinary interest. The
most fantastic aspect of his demise was that as soon as he was born,
astrologers had foretold that one day the Tiger King would actually have to
die.
3. What was the great
miracle that took place? What was its result?
Ans.
The astrologers said the child born under that particular star would one day
have to meet its death. At that very moment a great miracle took place. An
astonishing phrase emerged from the lips of the ten-day-old boy, “O wise
prophets!” Everyone stood motionless with astonishment.
4. What did the infant
born just ten days ago tell the wise astrologers?
Ans.
The infant said that all those who are born will one day have to die. So, he
did not need their predictions to know that. He further said that there would
be some sense in it if they could tell him the manner of his death.
5. Why did the Maharaja order the dewan to double the land tax?
Ans.
Maharaja went out on an expedition to find the hundredth tiger. The tiger could
not be found. That is why in anger he ordered the dewan to double the land tax.
6. How did the chief
astrologer react to the infant prince’s observation?
Ans.
The chief astrologer was surprised. He placed his finger on his nose in wonder.
It was incredible that the ten-day-old infant raised intelligent questions. He
said that the prince was born in the hour of the Bull. The Bull and the Tiger
are enemies. Therefore, death comes from the Tiger.
7. How did the crown
prince Jung Jung Bahadur grow up?
Ans.
The prince grew taller and stronger day by day. The boy drank the milk of an
English cow. He was brought up by an English nanny and tutored in English by an
Englishman. He saw nothing but English films.
8. Why did the Maharaja
ban tiger hunting in the state?
Ans.
Maharaja banned the tiger hunting in the state. He had to kill one hundred
tigers to prove the predictions of state astrologer wrong. If every person hunts,
there will lack of tigers.
9. Why, do you think, did
the Maharaja send for the State astrologer?
Ans.
The Maharaja was excited beyond measure when he killed his first tiger. He felt
proud of his feat. He wanted to show the dead beast to the State astrologer.
So, he sent for him and wanted to know what he said then.
10. How did the Maharaja
devote himself to realise his ambition? How far did he succeed?
Ans.
The Maharaja pursued his ambition with single minded devotion. He vowed that he
would attend to all other matters only after killing the hundredth tiger. He
faced many dangers to his life from tigers in achieving his mission. Sometimes
he had to fight a tiger with his bare hands. But each time the Maharaja wins.
11.Why, do you think, was
the Maharaja in danger of losing his throne?
Ans.
The Maharaja had annoyed a high-ranking British officer by refusing him
permission to hunt tigers and to take photograph of himself holding the gun and
standing over the tiger’s carcass. Thus, the Maharaja stood in danger of losing
his throne because he prevented a British officer from fulfilling his desire.
12. What sort of hunts
did the Maharaja offer to organise for the high-ranking British officer? What
trait of the persons in high position does it reveal?
Ans.
The Maharaja offered to organise any other hunt in place of the tiger hunt for
the high- ranking British officer. He might go on a boar-hunt. A mouse-hunt
might be conducted. They were ready even for a’ mosquito-hunt. This shows the
vanity and love of idle pursuits and frivolous pastimes by the persons in high
position.
13.Comment on the ‘rings
episode’ in the story ‘The Tiger King’.
Ans.
The Maharaja of Pratibandapuram ordered a famous British company of jewellers
in Calcutta to send samples of expensive diamond rings of different designs.
Some fifty rings arrived. The Maharaja sent the whole lot to the British
officer’s good lady. He expected her to choose one or two rings and send the
rest back. But she simply sent a letter of thanks.
14. How did the dewan
behave when the Maharaja summoned him and brandished his gun?
Ans. The dewan shuddered at the sight of the gun. He cried out, “Your Majesty! I am not a tiger!”. The dewan then declared that he was not a gun. Addressing him as ‘Dewan Saheb’ the King assured him that he was neither tiger nor gun. He was summoned there for a different purpose.
15. How did the dewan
react to the Maharaja’s declaration. “I have decided to get married”?
Ans.
The reaction of the dewan is quite funny and amusing. He thinks that the
Maharaja wants to marry him. The Maharaja clarifies that he does not want to
marry him. He wants a tiger. He added that a Tiger King was more than enough
for that state. It did not need a Tiger Queen as well.
16. How did the Maharaja
succeed in raising his tiger tally to ninety-nine?
Ans.
The Maharaja married a girl from a state which possessed a large number of
tigers. Each time he visited his father-in-law, he killed five or six tigers.
In this manner he raised the tally of tigers killed by him from seventy to
ninety-nine.
17.Why was the Maharaja
so anxious to kill the hundredth tiger?
Ans.
The Maharaja had killed ninety-nine tigers. If he could kill just one more
tiger, he would have no fear left. Then he could give up tiger hunting
altogether. He thought of the tiger during the day and dreamt of it at night.
Moreover, he had to be extremely careful with that last tiger. The late chifef
astrologer had already warned him.
18.Why was the Maharaja
sunk in gloom? Was he able to overpower it? How /How not?
Ans.
Only one tiger remained to be killed by the Maharaja, but it seemed impossible
to locate a tiger. So, the Maharaja was sunk in gloom.
2014
1. What did the chief
astrologer predict about the Tiger King?
2
Ans: The
chief astrologer predicted that the baby was born in the hour of the Bull. The Bull
and the tiger were enemies. Therefore, death comes from a tiger. He also
predicted that the king may kill ninety-nine tigers but he should be careful
with the hundredth one.
2015
1. How did the Tiger King
celebrate the killing of the hundredth tiger? 2
Ans: The
Maharaja thought that he had killed the hundredth tiger. He was overcome with
elation. He ordered the tiger to be brought to the capital in grand procession.
The dead tiger was taken in a procession through the town. It was buried and a
tomb was erected over it.
2016
1. What explanation was
given by the chief astrologer to the query of the little Tiger King?
2
Ans: Same
with 2014 answer.
2017
1. What did the chief
astrologer predict about the Tiger King?
Ans:
Same with 2014 answer.
(2018
Not included)
2019
1. What did the Maharaja
decide to do when he remembered the astrologer’s prediction?
Ans: The
chief astrologer had predicted that a tiger would cause the Maharaja's death
and that he should be particularly wary of the hundredth tiger. So, the
Maharaja set out on a tiger hunt and was rather anxious to kill the hundredth
tiger who could be the cause of his death.
2020
1. How did the hundredth
tiger take its revenge on the tiger king?
Ans: The
Maharaja bought a wooden tiger which was made by an unskilled carpenter. One of
its tiny slivers pierced into the right hand of the king. Infection flared and
a suppurating sore all over the arm. The king was operated but he died. Thus,
the hundredth tiger of wood took its revenge upon the Tiger King.
2022
1. What did astrologers
foretell when Tiger King was born?
Ans: The
most fantastic aspect of his demise was that as soon as he was born,
astrologers had foretold that one day the Tiger King would actually have to
die. The child will grow up to become the warrior of warriors, hero of heroes,
champion of champions.
2023
1. Why does the Tiger
King get his name?
Ans: Jilani
Jung Jung Bahadur is known as the Tiger King. Ten days after his birth,
astrologer predicted that his “death comes from the Tiger.” So, he went on a
tiger killing spree. He killed seventy tigers within ten years. He was so
caught up with reaching his target of killing one hundred tigers, to disprove
the prophecy and also killed 99 tigers. This was how he got to be known as the
Tiger King.
2024
1.
Is the Tiger King a satire?
Ans:
The
story satirizes the corrupting influence of power. Just because the Tiger King had
power, he felt he could beat his subjects and even defeat fate. He neglected his
responsibility as a ruler. He neglected the welfare of his subjects, his
family, increased and reduced taxes at will and sacked his officers. They
feared him or else he would have learnt the truth.
2.
How did the hundredth tiger take its revenge upon the Tiger King?
Ans:
Already
answered. (2020 year)
Broad
Notes from Previous Question Paper
1. Draw a character
sketch of the Tiger King in your own words. 2014/2024
Ans: The Maharaja of Pratibandapuram, Sir
Jilani Jung Jung Bahadur, had so many titles but it was often shortened to the
Tiger King. The royal infant was born in the hour of the Bull. He would have to
meet his death one day. This is what the chief astrologer predicted about him.
A great miracle took place. The royal infant often days spoke and he wanted to
know about the manner of his death.
Crown prince Jung Jung
Bahadur grew taller and stronger day by day. The boy drank the milk of an
English cow, brought up by an English nanny, tutored in English by an
Englishman and saw nothing but English films.
When he grew to twenty, he took the reign in his hands.
The Maharaja was a man of
determination. He continued his campaign of tiger-hunting. Within ten years he
was able to kill seventy tigers. When tigers became extinct in his kingdom, he
married a girl of a state which had a large tiger population. He would kill
five or six tigers every time he visited his father-in-law. So, he was able to
kill ninety-nine tigers in all.
The Tiger King was a man
of self-respect. He could pay any price to maintain it. He refused permission
to the high-ranking British officer to hunt tigers in his state. He had to give
a bribe worth three lakh rupees to retain his kingdom.
It is ironical that the
King who killed 99 tigers met his death by a wooden tiger. At, last, the
hundredth tiger took revenge upon him.
2. Describe the ironical
ending of the story, “The Tiger King”. 2023
Ans: "The
Tiger King" features an ironic ending. The story follows the life of
Maharaja of Pratibandapuram, known as the "Tiger King," who becomes
obsessed with hunting tigers to prove his bravery and assert his dominance.
Despite the danger and warnings from his ministers, the Tiger King continues to
hunt tigers, eventually leading to a tragic end.
However, the irony of the
story lies in the fact that when he bought a wooden tiger to surprise his son
in his birthday. When the King was playing with his son, a quill of the wooden
tiger pierced in his hand and infection fared which developed into a
suppurating sore.
This is the ironical
ending which highlights the consequences of unchecked ambition and the futility
of power. The Tiger King's downfall serves as a warning against the dangers of
disregarding nature and pursuing power at the expense of others.
2025
How did the Tiger King meet his end?
Ans: The
Tiger King met his end through the wooden tiger, he had bought as a gift for
his son’s birthday. Its surface was rough. While he was playing with it, one sliver
pierced the Maharaja’s right hand. The infection turned into a sore, which
spread all over his arm. Although operated by surgeons, the king’s life could
not be saved and thus met his end.
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