The Kadambari

Description: The Kadambari is a Sanskrit novel written by Banabhatta in the 7th century. It is one of the earliest examples of prose fiction in Sanskrit literature.
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Who is the author of The Kadambari?

  1. Banabhatta

  2. Kalidasa

  3. Bhavabhuti

  4. Shudraka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banabhatta is considered to be one of the greatest Sanskrit writers of all time.

In what century was The Kadambari written?

  1. 6th century

  2. 7th century

  3. 8th century

  4. 9th century


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Kadambari was written in the 7th century AD.

What is the main theme of The Kadambari?

  1. Love

  2. War

  3. Politics

  4. Religion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kadambari is a love story between Kadambari and Chandrapida.

Who is the protagonist of The Kadambari?

  1. Kadambari

  2. Chandrapida

  3. Tarapida

  4. Mayurasharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kadambari is the main character of the novel.

Who is the antagonist of The Kadambari?

  1. Tarapida

  2. Mayurasharma

  3. Pundarika

  4. Vasantaka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tarapida is the main antagonist of the novel.

What is the setting of The Kadambari?

  1. Ujjain

  2. Kannauj

  3. Pataliputra

  4. Ayodhya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kadambari is set in the city of Ujjain.

What is the main conflict of The Kadambari?

  1. The love between Kadambari and Chandrapida

  2. The war between Tarapida and Mayurasharma

  3. The political intrigue in the court of Ujjain

  4. The religious differences between the Hindus and the Buddhists


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main conflict of the novel is the love between Kadambari and Chandrapida, which is forbidden by their respective families.

How does The Kadambari end?

  1. Kadambari and Chandrapida are reunited and married

  2. Kadambari and Chandrapida die

  3. Tarapida is defeated and killed

  4. Mayurasharma is defeated and killed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kadambari ends with Kadambari and Chandrapida being reunited and married.

What is the significance of The Kadambari?

  1. It is one of the earliest examples of prose fiction in Sanskrit literature

  2. It is a masterpiece of Sanskrit literature

  3. It has been translated into many languages

  4. It has been adapted into several films and television shows


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Kadambari is significant for all of the reasons listed above.

Who is the narrator of The Kadambari?

  1. Banabhatta

  2. Kadambari

  3. Chandrapida

  4. Tarapida


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banabhatta is the narrator of The Kadambari.

What is the style of The Kadambari?

  1. Simple and straightforward

  2. Ornate and elaborate

  3. Poetic and lyrical

  4. Philosophical and didactic


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Kadambari is written in an ornate and elaborate style, which is characteristic of Sanskrit literature.

What are some of the themes explored in The Kadambari?

  1. Love

  2. War

  3. Politics

  4. Religion


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Kadambari explores a variety of themes, including love, war, politics, and religion.

What is the significance of the title The Kadambari?

  1. It refers to the heroine of the novel

  2. It refers to the flower that is associated with the heroine

  3. It refers to the city where the novel is set

  4. It refers to the river that flows through the city where the novel is set


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The title The Kadambari refers to the heroine of the novel, Kadambari.

What is the relationship between The Kadambari and other Sanskrit novels?

  1. It is the first Sanskrit novel

  2. It is the most famous Sanskrit novel

  3. It is the longest Sanskrit novel

  4. It is the most influential Sanskrit novel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Kadambari is the most famous Sanskrit novel.

What is the legacy of The Kadambari?

  1. It has been translated into many languages

  2. It has been adapted into several films and television shows

  3. It has been studied by scholars for centuries

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kadambari has a rich legacy, having been translated into many languages, adapted into several films and television shows, and studied by scholars for centuries.

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