12 Questions
Who is the author of the well-known Sanskrit play Abhijñâna Shakuntala?
Kalidasa
What is the relationship between Shakuntala and sage Vishwamitra?
Father and daughter
In which type of setting was Shakuntala raised in the play Abhijñâna Shakuntala?
Hermitage
What is the occupation of Menaka in the play Abhijñâna Shakuntala?
Celestial dancer
Which of the following is NOT true about Abhijñâna Shakuntala?
It is one of the Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature
What is the central theme of Abhijñâna Shakuntala?
The tale of a young girl's heritage
What did King Duhsanta give to Shakuntala as a token of his love before leaving for his Kingdom?
A signet ring
Who cursed Shakuntala due to her distracted state of mind?
Durvasa Rishi
How was Durvasa Rishi's curse on Shakuntala eventually lifted?
When the palace guard recognized the ring on the fisherman
Where did Shakuntala live with the hermit Kanva before meeting King Duhsanta?
Hermitage
What did King Duhsanta do at the hermitage that led him to fall in love with Shakuntala?
Hunting
Who recognized the ring worn by the fisherman and brought him before the King?
Palace guard
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