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Read the following passages carefully and answer the question that follows:

Akbar had quarreled with Birbal and had asked him not to come to the palace again. Soon Akbar started missing Birbal and wanted him to be back, but could not find out where he was, Akbar hit upon a plan. He sent a message to all the villagers that he wants to wed the royal "well" and so they had to bring a bride to the capital immediately. The bride should also be a "well".

The headmen of the various villages were alarmed at the impossible task and came rushing to the capital to apologise for their inability to move their wells. One man, Khaji, however came to discuss the details of the wedding, Khaji wanted to know whether the marriage ceremony would be conducted in the traditional manner. Akbar assured him that all the formalities would be observed. Khaji was happy and assured. Akbar that he would bring the bride (the well) to the gates of the city. Khaji added that according to the tradition, the bridegroom was to meet the bride at the village gates and take her into the city He also asked Akbar about the date of marriage so- that they could set out with the bridal party.

Akbar was happy to hear all this. He realised, that such an intelligent idea could be thought out only by the fertile brain of Birbal and told Khaji that he did not want the well but the man who gave him the idea.

Why did Akbar say that he did not want the well which Khaji was offering?

 

A) Akbar did not like the demands which Khaji was making.

B) Akbar's intention behind his plan to perform the marriage was fulfilled.

C) There was not much water in the well.

D) All of these

E) None of these