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Read the following excerpt carefully. Chitra Varma was the most famous painter in Srikrishna Devaraya’s court. The emperor was pleased with Chitra Varma’s paintings. People also liked his paintings. One day Chitra Varma was busy painting. Then emperor Srikrishna Devaraya happened to visit him along with his courtiers, minister, and his jester, Tenali Ramakrishna. Chitra Varma: Welcome, Your Highness. Srikrishna Devaraiya: Oh! What a beautiful picture! It looks so natural. The courtiers: Yes, Your Majesty, really it is wonderful. Srikrishna Devaraiya: No painter on earth can compete with you, Chitra Varma. You are a unique painter. You shall be rewarded. What do you say Ramakrishna? Ramakrishna: Yes, My Lord! Such an artist he is! He deserves your encouragement. Now, answer the following questions. 1. Who was Chitra Varma?2. What was Chitra Varma doing when the emperor visited him?3. Who were with the emperor when he visited Chitra Varma?4. What does ‘Your Majesty’ refer to?5. What were the emperor’s impressions on seeing the picture?6. What did Chitra Varma deserve according to Ramakrishna?7. What did the courtiers say about the picture?

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1. The most famous painter in Srikrishna Devaraya’s court

2. Chitra Varma was busy painting.

3. His courtiers, minister and his jester, Tenali Ramakrishna.

4. It refers to the emperor.

5. The emperor felt that it was a very beautiful picture and it looked so natural.

6. He deserved the emperor’s encouragement.

7. It was really wonderful.



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