He had a funny idea—he believed there was a magic potion that could turn any object into gold.

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

he had a funny idea—he believed there was a magic potion that could turn any object into gold. He spent all his time to learn more about this potion. People cheated him often, promising to tell him about it, but he did not give up. His wife, Madhumati, was tired of this and also worried because she saw how much money Rama Natha was spending.

1. Who is 'he' here?

(a) Mahipati

(b) Rama Natha

(c) A villager

(d) Rama Natha's father

Answer: Option (b) is correct.

2. Why was Rama Natha eager to find the magic potion?

Answer: Rama Natha was very eager to find the magic potion because he wanted to earn wealth and get rich without working hard. He believed that the magic potion would help him fulfil his desires.

3. Why was Rama Natha's wife worried?

Answer: Rama Natha's wife was worried because he was spending all their money and time trying to get rich quickly with the magic potion rather than working hard to earn a living. She was sure that they would soon be without money because of Rama Natha's habits.

4. Whom did Rama Natha ultimately meet in his quest to find the magic potion?

Answer: Rama Natha met sage Mahipati in his quest to find the magic potion.