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Sanskrit is no longer used in any form in modern society.
Sanskrit is no longer used in any form in modern society.
False
The Sushruta Samhita is an ancient text on astronomy.
The Sushruta Samhita is an ancient text on astronomy.
False
Sanskrit has influenced languages not only in India but also in East and Southeast Asia.
Sanskrit has influenced languages not only in India but also in East and Southeast Asia.
True
Sanskrit is no longer recognized as an official language in India.
Sanskrit is no longer recognized as an official language in India.
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Many European technical terms like 'kama' and 'karma' have their roots in Sanskrit.
Many European technical terms like 'kama' and 'karma' have their roots in Sanskrit.
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The Central Institute of Indian Languages in Mysore does not offer courses in Sanskrit.
The Central Institute of Indian Languages in Mysore does not offer courses in Sanskrit.
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Sanskrit is considered one of the newest languages in the world.
Sanskrit is considered one of the newest languages in the world.
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The Vedas, composed in Sanskrit, are the oldest texts in any Indo-European language.
The Vedas, composed in Sanskrit, are the oldest texts in any Indo-European language.
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Sanskrit is written using the Latin alphabet.
Sanskrit is written using the Latin alphabet.
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Sanskrit distinguishes between four genders, eight cases, and two numbers.
Sanskrit distinguishes between four genders, eight cases, and two numbers.
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Adi Shankara is a well-known Sanskrit poet who wrote the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.
Adi Shankara is a well-known Sanskrit poet who wrote the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.
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Sanskrit has a simple grammatical structure compared to many other languages.
Sanskrit has a simple grammatical structure compared to many other languages.
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Delve into the rich history and unique features of Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages in the world. This quiz explores the enduring legacy of Sanskrit, its origins, structure, and cultural significance.