Question 1

Who was Krishna Deva Raya in the lesson 'Measure for Measure'?

Accepted Answer

King Krishna Deva Raya was the famous ruler of the Vijayanagar kingdom. He was known for his patronage of arts and literature.

Question 2

What was Raja Varma famous for?

Accepted Answer

Raja Varma was a renowned and brilliant artist/painter in the kingdom.

Question 3

What reward did King Krishna Deva Raya offer to Raja Varma out of appreciation for his paintings?

Accepted Answer

Overwhelmed by Raja Varma's art, the King offered him the post of Chief Ministership of the state.

Question 4

Why were the townspeople unhappy with Raja Varma's administration?

Accepted Answer

Raja Varma had no prior experience in administration, leading to chaos, confusion, and poor management of state affairs.

Question 5

Whom did the elders of the town approach for help to solve the problem of administration?

Accepted Answer

The elders approached Tenali Raman, known for his wisdom and wit, to find a solution.