In the story The Ashes that Made Trees Bloom what was the consequence for the wicked old couple?

Correct option is B

Solution- The Correct Answer: B. They died in the pit.
> The wicked old couple tried to imitate the kind couple’s fortune by using the ashes.
> Instead of making trees bloom, the ashes created chaos and misfortune.
> Their greed and cruelty led to their downfall, and eventually, they died in a pit as punishment for their actions.
> The story highlights the contrast between kindness rewarded and greed punished.
Information Booster-
Origin: A famous Japanese folk tale included in the NCERT Class 7 (Honeycomb).
Theme: Reward for kindness, punishment for greed.
Moral: Good deeds bring blessings; selfishness and cruelty bring destruction.
Additional Information-
Symbolism of Ashes: For the kind couple → symbol of miracle and blessings (trees bloomed).
For the wicked couple → symbol of curse and punishment.
Role of the Daimio (Lord): The daimio rewarded the kind old man for the miracle but punished the wicked pair for their dishonesty.