Read the passage given below and answer questions that follow. In a country far away, all the young people decided to kill all the old people. The young ones said, "What is the use of the old going on living? They have lived their life, they have had their time and that is that." The king was young too, so giving the order did not bother him. Anyone who had reached the age of fifty or more was to be done away with. Lots of wise old men were killed and lots of wisdom passed away with them. Only one kind-hearted young man took pity on his father; after all, he owed his life to him. So, he did him away in a cellar and took care of him. Time passed and a terrible drought came. Meadows and plough-lands dried up and every spring dried up. There was a terrible famine, and sickness and all kinds of troubles came upon the young people. Their hair began to go white before its time. They would have put up with everything as best they could, but more and worse troubles followed. The snow began to melt and spring was upon them without their having a single grain of seed to sow.
Why did the King give the order?
He was young and didn't bother
King's Motivation for the Order
The question asks why the King gave the order to eliminate older people. To answer this, we need to look closely at the provided passage.
Passage Analysis
The passage states: "The king was young too, so giving the order did not bother him. Anyone who had reached the age of fifty or more was to be done away with." This sentence directly explains the King's mindset and the reason behind his decision.
- The King's age is mentioned as "young".
- His youth meant he was untroubled ("did not bother him") by the command.
- There is no mention of any external command, advice from advisors, or the King being too old.
Evaluating the Options
Let's examine each option based on the passage:
- Option 1: He was young and didn't bother
This option directly matches the information given in the passage. The King's youth and lack of concern are explicitly stated as the reason he gave the order. - Option 2: He had been commanded to do so
The passage does not mention anyone commanding the King. The decision seems to originate from the young people collectively and the King's own willingness. - Option 3: He was too old to care.
This contradicts the passage, which clearly states the King was "young". - Option 4: His advisors told him to give it.
The passage does not mention any advisors influencing the King's decision.
Based on the direct evidence in the text, the King gave the order because he was young and unconcerned about the consequences.
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