Sanskrit Literature

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Which of the following is considered the oldest Sanskrit text?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Samaveda

  4. Atharvaveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rigveda is the oldest known Sanskrit text and one of the four Vedas, a collection of ancient Hindu scriptures.

Who is considered the author of the epic poem "Ramayana"?

  1. Valmiki

  2. Vyasa

  3. Kalidasa

  4. Bhavabhuti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Valmiki is traditionally regarded as the author of the Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic poem.

Which Sanskrit play is known for its famous line "Yato Dharmastato Jaya"?

  1. Mrichchakatika

  2. Abhijnanashakuntalam

  3. Vikramorvashiyam

  4. Malavikagnimitram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mrichchakatika, also known as "The Little Clay Cart," is a Sanskrit play by Shudraka, famous for its line "Yato Dharmastato Jaya," meaning "Where there is righteousness, there is victory."

What is the name of the Sanskrit grammar treatise written by Panini?

  1. Ashtadhyayi

  2. Mahabhashya

  3. Vyakarana Mahabhashya

  4. Siddhantashekhara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Panini's Ashtadhyayi is a comprehensive treatise on Sanskrit grammar, consisting of eight chapters and considered one of the most important works in the field of linguistics.

Which Sanskrit text is known for its collection of fables and animal stories?

  1. Panchatantra

  2. Hitopadesha

  3. Jatakamala

  4. Brihatkatha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Panchatantra is an ancient Indian collection of fables and animal stories, originally written in Sanskrit.

Who is considered the greatest Sanskrit dramatist?

  1. Kalidasa

  2. Bhavabhuti

  3. Shudraka

  4. Vishakhadatta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalidasa is widely regarded as the greatest Sanskrit dramatist and one of the greatest poets in Sanskrit literature.

Which Sanskrit text is known for its philosophical and spiritual teachings?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Upanishads

  3. Brahmasutra

  4. Vedanta Sutra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is a sacred Hindu text that forms part of the epic Mahabharata and is known for its philosophical and spiritual teachings.

What is the name of the Sanskrit treatise on statecraft and political science?

  1. Arthashastra

  2. Nitisastra

  3. Dharmashastra

  4. Kamashastra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy, attributed to Kautilya.

Which Sanskrit text is known for its collection of love poems?

  1. Amarushataka

  2. Bhartrihari's Shatakatraya

  3. Bilhana's Chaurapanchashika

  4. Jayadeva's Gitagovinda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amarushataka is a collection of 100 Sanskrit love poems attributed to Amaru, known for its erotic and sensual themes.

Who is considered the father of Sanskrit prose?

  1. Banabhatta

  2. Dandin

  3. Subandhu

  4. Bhavabhuti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banabhatta is considered the father of Sanskrit prose for his contributions to the development of ornate and elaborate prose style.

Which Sanskrit text is known for its collection of hymns and prayers?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Samaveda

  4. Atharvaveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rigveda is the oldest known Sanskrit text and consists primarily of hymns and prayers addressed to various deities.

What is the name of the Sanskrit text that deals with the science of medicine?

  1. Charaka Samhita

  2. Sushruta Samhita

  3. Ashtanga Hridaya

  4. Madhava Nidana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charaka Samhita is an ancient Sanskrit text that deals with the science of medicine and is considered one of the foundational texts of Ayurveda.

Who is considered the greatest Sanskrit poet?

  1. Kalidasa

  2. Bhavabhuti

  3. Shudraka

  4. Vishakhadatta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kalidasa is widely regarded as the greatest Sanskrit poet and one of the greatest poets in world literature.

Which Sanskrit text is known for its collection of short stories?

  1. Kathasaritsagara

  2. Brihatkatha

  3. Vetala Panchavimshati

  4. Shukasaptati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathasaritsagara is a collection of more than 100 Sanskrit short stories, compiled by Somadeva.

What is the name of the Sanskrit text that deals with the science of architecture?

  1. Vastu Shastra

  2. Shilpa Shastra

  3. Mayamata

  4. Manasara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vastu Shastra is an ancient Sanskrit text that deals with the science of architecture and design, providing guidelines for the construction of buildings, temples, and other structures.

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