Question Paper from: RBI Assistant Prelims 2016

Birbal was in Persia at the invitation of the king of that country. During his stay parties were given in his honour. On the eve of his (###Q16###) for home, a nobleman (###Q17###) him how he would compare the king of Persia to his own king. "Your King is a full moon," said Birbal. "Whereas mine could be (###Q18###) of as the quarter moon." The Persians were very happy. But when Birbal went home he found that Emperor Akbar was furious with hint. "How (###Q19###) you belittle your own. king?" demanded Akbar. "You are a traitor!" "No, Your Majesty," said Birbal. "I did not belittle you. The full moon (###Q20###) and disappears whereas the quarter moon grows with strength. What I, in fact, (###Q21###) to the world is that your power is (###Q22###) from day to day whereas that of the king of Persia is about to go into decline." Akbar smiled in satisfaction and welcomed Birbal back giving a warm embrace.

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