In the story The Monkey and the Crocodile (Panchatantra, Class 6), what was the monkey's ultimate trick to save himself?

Correct option is B

Solution- The Correct Answer: B. He claimed his heart was in the tree.
The crocodile’s wife wanted to eat the monkey’s heart, so the crocodile carried the monkey on his back, planning to drown him.
The clever monkey quickly pretended that his heart was left hanging on the tree where he lived.
This trick confused the crocodile, and he turned back to the tree.
As soon as they reached the tree, the monkey jumped to safety and escaped.
Information Booster-
Source: Panchatantra tale (NCERT Class 6 – A Pact with the Sun).
Theme: Wit and intelligence can defeat brute force.
Moral: Presence of mind and cleverness help in difficult situations.
Character Traits:
Monkey → Clever, witty
Crocodile → Simple, easily tricked
Additional Information-
Panchatantra Origin: Written by Vishnu Sharma in Sanskrit.
Purpose: To teach political wisdom, moral values, and practical intelligence to young princes.
It is one of the most translated non-religious books in the world.
Literary Device in the Story:
The tale uses Personification – animals (monkey, crocodile) are given human qualities like talking, thinking, and planning.
This style makes moral lessons easy for children to understand.