Chess and the King's Dilemma

A king named V Pratap Singh seeks a new indoor game and offers a reward for the best invention. A man introduces chess, captivating the king. The inventor requests a seemingly modest reward: grains of wheat doubling on each chessboard square. The king agrees, unaware of the exponential growth. The next day, the king realizes the kingdom's treasury would be emptied. The inventor regrets his greed and vows to use his intelligence for good. The king forgives him, appreciating the invention of chess.

What was King V Pratap Singh's favorite pastime?

• Hunting

• Indoor games

• Reading books

• Traveling

What did the king promise to those who created an interesting game?

• A piece of land

• A suitable reward

• A large sum of money

• A royal title

What was the name of the game introduced to the king?

• Go

• Checkers

• Chess

• Backgammon

How many squares are there on a chessboard?

• 100

• 64

• 32

• 128

What was the king's reaction to the new game?

• He was indifferent

• He was bored

• He was confused

• He was engrossed

How did the king feel about the game of chess?

• It was too easy

• It was boring

• It was too difficult

• It was interesting

What did the king forget while playing chess?

• His family

• His lunch

• His duties

• His meeting

What did the inventor initially ask for as a reward?

• A castle

• A royal title

• A horse

• Half of the kingdom's treasure

What was the inventor's revised request for a reward?

• Grains of wheat doubling on each square

• A new house

• A royal feast

• A bag of gold

How did the king initially react to the inventor's revised request?

• He agreed

• He was suspicious

• He was angry

• He laughed