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Shakuntala: A Tale of Love and Separation

Description: Shakuntala: A Tale of Love and Separation is a classic Sanskrit play written by Kalidasa. It tells the story of the love between King Dushyanta and Shakuntala, a beautiful maiden raised by a sage in the forest. The play explores themes of love, separation, and the power of destiny.
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Who is the author of Shakuntala: A Tale of Love and Separation?

  1. Kalidasa

  2. Bhavabhuti

  3. Shudraka

  4. Vishakhadatta

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalidasa is considered one of the greatest Sanskrit poets and dramatists, and Shakuntala is one of his most famous works.

What is the central theme of Shakuntala: A Tale of Love and Separation?

  1. Love and romance

  2. Separation and reunion

  3. The power of destiny

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shakuntala explores all of these themes, as the story follows the love between Dushyanta and Shakuntala, their separation, and their eventual reunion.

Where does the play take place?

  1. In a forest

  2. In a palace

  3. In a city

  4. In a temple

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The play is set in a forest, where Shakuntala is raised by the sage Kanva.

Who is Dushyanta?

  1. A king

  2. A sage

  3. A warrior

  4. A merchant

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dushyanta is the king of Hastinapura.

What is the name of the sage who raises Shakuntala?

  1. Kanva

  2. Durvasa

  3. Vishwamitra

  4. Vasistha

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kanva is the sage who raises Shakuntala in the forest.

What is the name of the curse that Durvasa places on Dushyanta?

  1. He will forget Shakuntala

  2. He will be turned into a stone

  3. He will be exiled from his kingdom

  4. He will die

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Durvasa curses Dushyanta that he will forget Shakuntala.

What is the name of the ring that Dushyanta gives to Shakuntala?

  1. The Ring of Indra

  2. The Ring of Vishnu

  3. The Ring of Shiva

  4. The Ring of Brahma

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dushyanta gives Shakuntala the Ring of Indra as a token of his love.

What happens to Shakuntala after Dushyanta forgets her?

  1. She returns to the forest

  2. She goes to live with her father

  3. She becomes a courtesan

  4. She dies

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shakuntala returns to the forest and gives birth to Dushyanta's son, Bharata.

How does Dushyanta eventually remember Shakuntala?

  1. He sees the Ring of Indra

  2. He hears a song about her

  3. He sees her in a dream

  4. He is told by a sage

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dushyanta eventually remembers Shakuntala when he sees the Ring of Indra, which she had given him.

What is the name of the son of Dushyanta and Shakuntala?

  1. Bharata

  2. Rama

  3. Lakshmana

  4. Shatrughna

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The son of Dushyanta and Shakuntala is named Bharata.

What is the significance of the name Bharata?

  1. It means 'one who is born of a king'

  2. It means 'one who is born of a sage'

  3. It means 'one who is born of a god'

  4. It means 'one who is born of a demon'

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The name Bharata means 'one who is born of a king', as he is the son of King Dushyanta.

What happens to Shakuntala and Dushyanta at the end of the play?

  1. They are reunited

  2. They die

  3. They become enemies

  4. They are separated forever

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

At the end of the play, Shakuntala and Dushyanta are reunited and live happily ever after.

What is the moral of the story of Shakuntala: A Tale of Love and Separation?

  1. Love conquers all

  2. Fate is inescapable

  3. Pride comes before a fall

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The story of Shakuntala teaches us that love conquers all, that fate is inescapable, and that pride comes before a fall.

What is the significance of the play Shakuntala: A Tale of Love and Separation in Indian literature?

  1. It is one of the greatest Sanskrit plays

  2. It is the oldest surviving Sanskrit play

  3. It is the most popular Sanskrit play

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shakuntala is one of the greatest Sanskrit plays, it is the oldest surviving Sanskrit play, and it is the most popular Sanskrit play.

What is the legacy of Shakuntala: A Tale of Love and Separation?

  1. It has been adapted into many other works of art

  2. It has been translated into many languages

  3. It is still performed today

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shakuntala has been adapted into many other works of art, it has been translated into many languages, and it is still performed today.

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