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The Hitopadesha

Description: The Hitopadesha is an ancient Indian collection of fables written in Sanskrit by Narayana Pandit in the 12th century. It is a collection of animal fables that teach moral lessons. The stories are often humorous and entertaining, but they also contain valuable lessons about life and how to live it.
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Who is the author of the Hitopadesha?

  1. Panchatantra

  2. Aesop

  3. Narayana Pandit

  4. Bidpai

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Narayana Pandit is the author of the Hitopadesha.

In what language was the Hitopadesha originally written?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hitopadesha was originally written in Sanskrit.

What is the main purpose of the Hitopadesha?

  1. To entertain

  2. To teach moral lessons

  3. To promote religious beliefs

  4. To provide historical information

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main purpose of the Hitopadesha is to teach moral lessons.

How many fables are there in the Hitopadesha?

  1. 10

  2. 25

  3. 50

  4. 100

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are 25 fables in the Hitopadesha.

What is the name of the first fable in the Hitopadesha?

  1. The Lion and the Mouse

  2. The Crow and the Pitcher

  3. The Fox and the Grapes

  4. The Tortoise and the Hare

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first fable in the Hitopadesha is The Lion and the Mouse.

What is the moral of the fable The Lion and the Mouse?

  1. No matter how small you are, you can still make a difference.

  2. It is important to be kind to others, even if they are different from you.

  3. Pride comes before a fall.

  4. Slow and steady wins the race.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moral of the fable The Lion and the Mouse is that no matter how small you are, you can still make a difference.

What is the name of the second fable in the Hitopadesha?

  1. The Crow and the Pitcher

  2. The Fox and the Grapes

  3. The Tortoise and the Hare

  4. The Lion and the Mouse

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The second fable in the Hitopadesha is The Crow and the Pitcher.

What is the moral of the fable The Crow and the Pitcher?

  1. Necessity is the mother of invention.

  2. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

  3. Slow and steady wins the race.

  4. Pride comes before a fall.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moral of the fable The Crow and the Pitcher is that necessity is the mother of invention.

What is the name of the third fable in the Hitopadesha?

  1. The Fox and the Grapes

  2. The Tortoise and the Hare

  3. The Lion and the Mouse

  4. The Crow and the Pitcher

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The third fable in the Hitopadesha is The Fox and the Grapes.

What is the moral of the fable The Fox and the Grapes?

  1. Sour grapes

  2. The grass is always greener on the other side.

  3. Slow and steady wins the race.

  4. Pride comes before a fall.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moral of the fable The Fox and the Grapes is sour grapes.

What is the name of the fourth fable in the Hitopadesha?

  1. The Tortoise and the Hare

  2. The Lion and the Mouse

  3. The Crow and the Pitcher

  4. The Fox and the Grapes

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fourth fable in the Hitopadesha is The Tortoise and the Hare.

What is the moral of the fable The Tortoise and the Hare?

  1. Slow and steady wins the race.

  2. The grass is always greener on the other side.

  3. Pride comes before a fall.

  4. Necessity is the mother of invention.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moral of the fable The Tortoise and the Hare is slow and steady wins the race.

What is the name of the fifth fable in the Hitopadesha?

  1. The Lion and the Mouse

  2. The Crow and the Pitcher

  3. The Fox and the Grapes

  4. The Tortoise and the Hare

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fifth fable in the Hitopadesha is The Lion and the Mouse.

What is the moral of the fable The Lion and the Mouse?

  1. No matter how small you are, you can still make a difference.

  2. It is important to be kind to others, even if they are different from you.

  3. Pride comes before a fall.

  4. Slow and steady wins the race.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moral of the fable The Lion and the Mouse is that no matter how small you are, you can still make a difference.

What is the name of the sixth fable in the Hitopadesha?

  1. The Crow and the Pitcher

  2. The Fox and the Grapes

  3. The Tortoise and the Hare

  4. The Lion and the Mouse

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sixth fable in the Hitopadesha is The Crow and the Pitcher.

What is the moral of the fable The Crow and the Pitcher?

  1. Necessity is the mother of invention.

  2. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

  3. Slow and steady wins the race.

  4. Pride comes before a fall.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moral of the fable The Crow and the Pitcher is that necessity is the mother of invention.

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