The Dasakumaracharita

Description: The Dasakumaracharita is a collection of ten stories written by Dandin in the 7th century. The stories are about the adventures of ten princes who are separated from their families and must overcome various obstacles to find their way back home.
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Who is the author of The Dasakumaracharita?

  1. Kalidasa

  2. Bhavabhuti

  3. Dandin

  4. Banabhatta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dandin was a Sanskrit writer who lived in the 7th century. He is best known for his work The Dasakumaracharita, which is a collection of ten stories about the adventures of ten princes.

What is the main theme of The Dasakumaracharita?

  1. Love

  2. War

  3. Adventure

  4. Politics


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Dasakumaracharita is a collection of ten stories about the adventures of ten princes who are separated from their families and must overcome various obstacles to find their way back home.

How many stories are there in The Dasakumaracharita?

  1. 5

  2. 10

  3. 15

  4. 20


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Dasakumaracharita is a collection of ten stories about the adventures of ten princes.

What is the name of the first story in The Dasakumaracharita?

  1. The Story of Rajahamsa

  2. The Story of Udayana

  3. The Story of Vasavadatta

  4. The Story of Ratnavali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first story in The Dasakumaracharita is called The Story of Rajahamsa.

What is the name of the last story in The Dasakumaracharita?

  1. The Story of Rajahamsa

  2. The Story of Udayana

  3. The Story of Vasavadatta

  4. The Story of Ratnavali


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The last story in The Dasakumaracharita is called The Story of Ratnavali.

Who is the main character in The Story of Rajahamsa?

  1. Rajahamsa

  2. Udayana

  3. Vasavadatta

  4. Ratnavali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajahamsa is the main character in The Story of Rajahamsa.

Who is the main character in The Story of Udayana?

  1. Rajahamsa

  2. Udayana

  3. Vasavadatta

  4. Ratnavali


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Udayana is the main character in The Story of Udayana.

Who is the main character in The Story of Vasavadatta?

  1. Rajahamsa

  2. Udayana

  3. Vasavadatta

  4. Ratnavali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vasavadatta is the main character in The Story of Vasavadatta.

Who is the main character in The Story of Ratnavali?

  1. Rajahamsa

  2. Udayana

  3. Vasavadatta

  4. Ratnavali


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ratnavali is the main character in The Story of Ratnavali.

What is the setting of The Story of Rajahamsa?

  1. Ayodhya

  2. Mathura

  3. Kashi

  4. Ujjain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Story of Rajahamsa is set in Ayodhya.

What is the setting of The Story of Udayana?

  1. Ayodhya

  2. Mathura

  3. Kashi

  4. Ujjain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Story of Udayana is set in Ujjain.

What is the setting of The Story of Vasavadatta?

  1. Ayodhya

  2. Mathura

  3. Kashi

  4. Ujjain


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Story of Vasavadatta is set in Mathura.

What is the setting of The Story of Ratnavali?

  1. Ayodhya

  2. Mathura

  3. Kashi

  4. Ujjain


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Story of Ratnavali is set in Kashi.

What is the main conflict in The Story of Rajahamsa?

  1. Rajahamsa is separated from his family

  2. Rajahamsa is captured by a demon

  3. Rajahamsa is cursed by a sage

  4. Rajahamsa is killed by a rival prince


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main conflict in The Story of Rajahamsa is that Rajahamsa is separated from his family.

What is the main conflict in The Story of Udayana?

  1. Udayana is separated from his family

  2. Udayana is captured by a demon

  3. Udayana is cursed by a sage

  4. Udayana is killed by a rival prince


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main conflict in The Story of Udayana is that Udayana is separated from his family.

What is the main conflict in The Story of Vasavadatta?

  1. Vasavadatta is separated from her family

  2. Vasavadatta is captured by a demon

  3. Vasavadatta is cursed by a sage

  4. Vasavadatta is killed by a rival queen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main conflict in The Story of Vasavadatta is that Vasavadatta is separated from her family.

What is the main conflict in The Story of Ratnavali?

  1. Ratnavali is separated from her family

  2. Ratnavali is captured by a demon

  3. Ratnavali is cursed by a sage

  4. Ratnavali is killed by a rival queen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main conflict in The Story of Ratnavali is that Ratnavali is separated from her family.

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