NCERT Solutions for Class 7 English Honeycomb Chapter 3: Gopal and the Hilsa-Fish

A comical story is visualised with Gopal, King, Courtiers, and Gopal's wife. The story was all about a King challenging his courtier Gopal and the funniest way he completed the challenge of bringing Hilsa fish to the court. Let's jump into the beginning of the story!

The story started with the Hilsa fish season. The Hilsa fish's price was down, which was most discussed by people. Even the courtiers were not an exception. The King was annoyed and lost his temper in this discussion. The courtiers became silent, and the king felt guilty as he shouted. The king further added that even Gopal could not resist anyone from mentioning Hilsa fish. Gopal protested and said he could. Then, the King challenged Gopal to buy a huge Hilsa and bring that to the palace without anyone asking a word about that.

Gopal accepted the King's challenge. A few days later, Gopal started working on the challenge by half shaving and covering himself with ash to buy fish. Gopal's wife questioned him for his appearance and advised him not to go out. She even thought that he had gone mad. A child found Gopal comical, and people laughed at his mystic face.

Gopal bought the Hilsa fish and started to walk towards the palace. Gopal reached the courts, and the guards stopped him. Gopal began to dance and sing loudly so that the King could hear him. The King asked the guard to bring him inside. Gopal introduced himself, and the King asked him about his ridiculous fashion. Gopal replied that nobody minded the Hilsa fish. Thus, the King remembered the challenge he had thrown to Gopal and congratulated him for achieving the impossible yet again.