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The   Riddle

What kind of text is this?

This is a story.

Give another title to the story. Give reasons for your answer.

Birbal's Presence of Mind: In this story, Akbar is curious to know the fastest thing on the planet. Birbal tells him it is the human mind. To satisfy him, Birbal proves it by settling a dispute by his ready wit.

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What were the things that the great Emperor Akbar loved?

The great Emperor Akbar loved arts, science, literature and music.

Why did Akbar not have peace of mind?

Akbar could not find out what is the fastest thing on this planet. This idle thought took away his peace of mind.

What was the problem presented by the man from the audience?

The man claimed that his neighbour had him sold his well. Now, when he wanted to draw water from the well, his neighbour wanted to charge him money for it The neighbour argued that he sold him the well but not the water in that.

How did Birbal solve the problem?

Birbal simply solved it. He argued that the well was then of the man. And the water was in the well. So, the neighbour should pay rent for keeping water in his well.