Q.1: What did the two brothers receive as their inheritance from their father?

Ans. Upon their father’s passing, the two brothers inherited his property which included a cow, a date-palm tree, and a blanket.

Q.2: What proposal did Azam make for the property division? OR How did Azam deceive Moazzam? OR How did the property get divided between the two brothers?

Ans. The property was divided verbally between the brothers. Azam, the elder brother, who was cunning and greedy, cleverly suggested that he should have the rear portion of the cow, the upper part of the date-palm tree, and the blanket for nighttime. Moazzam, the younger brother, who was simple and trusting, ended up with the front part of the cow, the lower portion of the tree, and the blanket for daytime use, which was of little practical value to him.

Q.3: Why did Moazzam agree to this division?

Ans. Moazzam, being naive and unsophisticated, accepted the division as Azam presented the less useful portions of the property as more advantageous ones. Moazzam trusted that whatever Azam proposed would be fair for both of them.

Q.4: Who attended to the cow’s care and who obtained the milk?

Ans. Following their arrangement, Moazzam was tasked with looking after the cow since its front portion belonged to him. Azam, owning the rear part, retained the milk entirely for himself, not sharing a drop with Moazzam. He instead praised Moazzam for his dedicated care of the cow.

Q.5: Why did Azam not share the dates with Moazzam?

Ans. Azam owned the upper part of the date palm tree as per their division. When the dates ripened, Azam harvested the entire crop without offering a single date to Moazzam, who had been watering the tree regularly.

Q.6: Was the blanket of any use to Moazzam?

Ans. The blanket held little utility for Moazzam because it was not needed during the daytime warmth. Yet, he would shiver during cold nights as Azam enjoyed a comfortable sleep beneath the warm blanket.

Q.7: How did Moazzam respond when Azam was milking the cow?

Ans. Moazzam began striking the cow’s head with a short stick while Azam attempted to milk it. The cow’s movement disrupted the milking process, and Moazzam asserted that he could do whatever he wanted with his part of the cow. Azam eventually agreed to share the milk and cow care equally.

Q.8: What did Moazzam do when Azam was picking dates?

Ans. As Azam was climbing the date-palm tree to collect ripe dates, Moazzam began cutting the tree’s trunk with an axe. When Azam questioned Moazzam’s actions, Moazzam calmly replied that he was merely tending to his part of the tree. Azam relented and agreed to split the dates and tree care evenly.

Q.9: How did Moazzam deal with the blanket?

Ans. Moazzam soaked the blanket in water during the day, rendering it wet at night. Azam was unable to sleep comfortably under the damp blanket. This prompted Azam to agree to share the blanket with Moazzam at night.

Q.10: How did Azam react when Moazzam made the blanket wet?

Ans. Azam questioned Moazzam about dampening the blanket. Moazzam innocently responded that the blanket was his during the daytime, allowing him to use it as he pleased. Azam had no choice but to agree to share the blanket with Moazzam at night.

Q.11: How did Moazzam teach his elder brother a lesson? OR What actions did Moazzam take upon the old man’s advice?

Ans. After receiving counsel from an old man, Moazzam astutely countered Azam’s tricks by:

– Disturbing the cow while Azam was milking it.

– Cutting the tree trunk as Azam collected dates.

– Soaking the blanket in water to prevent Azam from using it comfortably.

Moazzam’s actions eventually taught his brother a valuable lesson.

Q.12: Describe the personalities of Moazzam and Azam? OR How did Moazzam and Azam differ from each other?

Ans. Moazzam, the younger son of a poor farmer, was a sincere and trusting individual who never shied away from hard work. He held his elder brother in high regard, was obedient, and believed in Azam’s generosity. On the other hand, Azam, the elder son, was cunning, selfish, and driven by greed. He had a commanding attitude, often resorting to trickery and falsehood. Laziness was another trait apparent in his character.

Q.13: What is the lesson conveyed in “The Inheritors”?

Ans. The lesson of the story underscores that falsehood has no solid foundation to stand on. Practicality and wisdom should guide our actions, and cleverness can be countered with intelligence. Valuable advice from elders should be respected, as it carries immense worth.