Indian Classical Literature

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What is the oldest surviving Indian drama?

  • Abhijnanasakuntalam (correct)
  • Ratnavali
  • Swapnavasavadattam
  • Mricchakatika

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of fables?

  • Ramayana
  • Mahabharata
  • Bhagavata Purana
  • Panchatantra (correct)

Who is the author of the ancient Indian epic, Ramayana?

  • Vyasa
  • Valmiki (correct)
  • Bharavi
  • Kalidasa

What is the name of the Sanskrit drama that deals with the story of a courtesan, Vasantsena?

<p>Mricchakatika (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient Indian text is considered the most sacred Hindu scripture?

<p>Vedas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary language of Indian classical literature?

<p>Sanskrit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian classical text is known for its stories of love and social relationships?

<p>Mrichchakatika (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of the ancient Indian epic, Mahabharata?

<p>Dharma and duty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of stories and teachings?

<p>Jatakas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ancient Indian text that is considered a treatise on drama and aesthetics?

<p>Natya Shastra (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Ancient Indian Literature

  • The oldest surviving Indian drama is not specified, but information about other dramatic works is available.

Fables and Epics

  • The ancient Indian text that is a collection of fables is Panchatantra.
  • The author of the ancient Indian epic, Ramayana, is Valmiki.

Sanskrit Drama

  • The Sanskrit drama that deals with the story of a courtesan, Vasantsena, is Mrichchakatika.

Sacred Hindu Scripture

  • The ancient Indian text that is considered the most sacred Hindu scripture is the Vedas.

Classical Literature

  • The primary language of Indian classical literature is Sanskrit.

Love and Social Relationships

  • The Indian classical text known for its stories of love and social relationships is Kama Sutra.

Epic Themes

  • The theme of the ancient Indian epic, Mahabharata, is the struggle between good and evil.

Stories and Teachings

  • The ancient Indian text that is a collection of stories and teachings is the Jataka Tales.

Drama and Aesthetics

  • The ancient Indian text that is considered a treatise on drama and aesthetics is the Natyashastra.

Ancient Indian Literature

  • The oldest surviving Indian drama is not specified, but information about other dramatic works is available.

Fables and Epics

  • The ancient Indian text that is a collection of fables is Panchatantra.
  • The author of the ancient Indian epic, Ramayana, is Valmiki.

Sanskrit Drama

  • The Sanskrit drama that deals with the story of a courtesan, Vasantsena, is Mrichchakatika.

Sacred Hindu Scripture

  • The ancient Indian text that is considered the most sacred Hindu scripture is the Vedas.

Classical Literature

  • The primary language of Indian classical literature is Sanskrit.

Love and Social Relationships

  • The Indian classical text known for its stories of love and social relationships is Kama Sutra.

Epic Themes

  • The theme of the ancient Indian epic, Mahabharata, is the struggle between good and evil.

Stories and Teachings

  • The ancient Indian text that is a collection of stories and teachings is the Jataka Tales.

Drama and Aesthetics

  • The ancient Indian text that is considered a treatise on drama and aesthetics is the Natyashastra.

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