is this a true story which part of this poem do you feel is the most important

No, this is not a true story; it is based on a legend rather than real events.

What the question usually refers to

This question comes from the NCERT poem “A Legend of the Northland,” where an old, greedy woman is punished by Saint Peter and turned into a woodpecker. The poem is written like a story, but it is meant to teach a moral, not to report actual history.

Which part is most important (and why)

Most answers – including official-style solutions for this question – consider the most important part to be the moment when the old woman is changed into a woodpecker. That is where the poem clearly shows the central idea: selfish and greedy actions have consequences that are hard to bear.

You could explain it like this in your own words:

• It is not a true story; it is a legend or folk tale.

• The most important part is when Saint Peter becomes angry and the old woman is transformed into a woodpecker, because this shows that her selfishness leads to punishment and teaches the moral that every action has consequences.

If you need a one‑line exam-style answer:

No, this is not a true story; it is a legend. The most important part is when the old lady is turned into a woodpecker, because it shows that selfishness is punished and that every action has consequences.