📖 class 12 english · vistas stories
The Tiger King
by Kalki · Vistas (supplementary reader)
The Tiger King by Kalki is part of the stories section of Vistas, the Class 12 CBSE English supplementary reader, and carries around 2 marks of the 80-mark board paper. It's a moderate-difficulty text — plan roughly 1.5 hours to cover it properly. Recent CBSE papers asked 3 questions from it, on Irony & Power, Satire on Autocracy, Fate vs Free Will. Examiner's note: Satire on arrogance — dramatic irony of prophecy.
Real board questions from this text
How did the Tiger King meet his end? Discuss the irony in his death in light of the prophecy. (120–150 words)
How does the story 'The Tiger King' satirise the conceit and cruelty of those in power? (40–50 words)
To what extent was the Maharaja responsible for his own downfall? Discuss how the story explores the conflict between fate and human effort. (120–150 words)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Tiger King?
The Tiger King was written by Kalki. It appears in the stories section of Vistas, one of the two prescribed Class 12 CBSE English textbooks.
How many marks is The Tiger King worth in the Class 12 board exam?
Around 2 marks of the 80-mark CBSE English theory paper, based on the official unit-wise weightage. Satire on arrogance — dramatic irony of prophecy.
Is The Tiger King easy or hard?
It's rated medium — a moderate-difficulty text in Class 12 English. Most students need about 1.5 hours to cover it well.
What should I focus on in The Tiger King?
Going by the board papers themselves, the recurring areas are Irony & Power, Satire on Autocracy, Fate vs Free Will — that's where the marks actually sit.
What questions come from The Tiger King in board exams?
Between 2020–2023, CBSE board papers asked questions from this text on Irony & Power, Satire on Autocracy, Fate vs Free Will — 3- to 5-mark questions, mostly short answers within a word limit.
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