Q. Who was Gopal?
Ans. Gopal was a clever courtier in the king’s court.
Q. Why was everyone talking about Hilsa fish?
Ans. Because it was the Hilsa fish season and people loved it.
Q. What challenge did the king give to Gopal?
Ans. To buy a Hilsa fish and bring it to the palace without anyone talking about it.
Q. Why did the king think it was impossible?
Ans. Because everyone was discussing Hilsa fish everywhere.
Q. How did Gopal prepare for the challenge?
Ans. He dressed himself in a strange and funny way.
Q. What unusual clothes did Gopal wear?
Ans. He wore torn clothes and looked ridiculous.
Q. Did Gopal carry a Hilsa fish?
Ans. Yes, he carried a Hilsa fish openly.
Q. What did people notice first?
Ans. People noticed Gopal’s strange appearance.
Q. Did people talk about the fish?
Ans. No, they talked only about Gopal.
Q. How did Gopal reach the palace?
Ans. He walked through the town carrying the fish.
Q. What happened at the palace gate?
Ans. The guards laughed at his appearance.
Q. Why did the guards stop him?
Ans. Because he looked strange and suspicious.
Q. How did Gopal enter the palace?
Ans. He insisted on meeting the king.
Q. What did the king do when he saw Gopal?
Ans. The king laughed loudly.
Q. Did anyone discuss the Hilsa fish?
Ans. No, everyone discussed Gopal instead.
Q. How did Gopal win the challenge?
Ans. He successfully distracted everyone from the fish.
Q. What quality of Gopal is shown in the story?
Ans. His intelligence and wit.
Q. What lesson does the story teach?
Ans. Intelligence can solve difficult problems.
Q. Who is the central character of the story?
Ans. Gopal is the central character.
Q. What is the moral of the story?
Ans. Presence of mind and cleverness help overcome challenges.