Here are the answers to your questions, completing the sentences you provided: 1. What challenge did the king give to the children of the kingdom? Ans- The king gave each child a seed and challenged them to grow the most beautiful flower within a year to choose his successor. 2. What problem did Pingala face after planting the seed? Ans. Despite watering it diligently and caring for it, Pingala's seed did not sprout, and his pot remained empty. 3. Why did the king choose Pingala as the crown Prince? Ans- The king chose Pingala because he was the only child honest enough to present an empty pot, as the king had given everyone cooked seeds that could not grow. That's 2 down. 3 left today — send the next one.