Answer questions based on the provided text about Parvati and Laxman's visit to a temple.

E) Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the story.

1. Parvati and Laxman entered the vihara through the tall gates to deliver their father's pottery.
2. The monks in saffron robes welcomed them and talked about the temple.
3. Parvati loved to paint flowers and clouds on the earthen pots they made.
4. The air was filled with the smell of incense as they approached the shrine in the temple.
5. The man praying at the shrine revealed that he used to be a soldier, but had stopped fighting.

F) Answer the following questions.

1. What did Parvati and Laxman bring to the vihara? Parvati and Laxman brought their father's pottery to the vihara.

2. What was the children's reaction when they entered the temple? The children were excited when they saw the grand procession approaching and admired the beautiful carvings and decorations inside the temple.

3. Who was the man praying at the shrine, and what did he use to be? The man praying at the shrine was the king, and he used to be a soldier.

4. Describe what the royal procession looked like. What did the children see? The royal procession included soldiers and an elephant. The children saw this procession and were excited.

5. How did King Ashoka react when he saw Parvati and Laxman? King Ashoka smiled and waved at Parvati and Laxman when he recognized them.

G) Read the given extracts and answer the questions based on them.

1. "They live in those rooms and pray to Lord Buddha in that temple. This place is called a vihara." a. Who is the speaker? The speaker is the man (King Ashoka). b. Who is he speaking to? He is speaking to Parvati and Laxman. c. Where are these two people present and what are they doing there? They are present in the vihara/temple, and they are learning about the vihara and its purpose (praying to Lord Buddha).

2. "I was a soldier, but I have stopped fighting now because I believe in the teachings of Lord Buddha." a. Who is the speaker here? The speaker is the man (King Ashoka). b. Who is the speaker speaking to? The speaker is speaking to Parvati and Laxman. c. Why did the speaker give up fighting? The speaker gave up fighting because he believes in the teachings of Lord Buddha.