Sanskrit Language Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of 'Dvandva Samas' (copulative compound) in Sanskrit?
Answer: Rama-Krishna (Rama and Krishna)
Dvandva Samas is a compound where both components are equally important and joined by 'and,' such as Rama-Krishna meaning 'Rama and Krishna.'
In Sanskrit, the word 'Guru' in the first Vibhakti (nominative case) singular is:
Answer: Guruh
In the nominative singular, 'Guru' takes the form 'Guruh' (with visarga), used when the word is the subject of a sentence.
Which Sanskrit pedagogical approach recommended in CTET emphasizes connecting Sanskrit to students' cultural heritage?
Answer: Cultural and heritage-based approach linking texts to students' lived traditions
CTET recommends a cultural and heritage-based approach that helps students see Sanskrit as a living part of their cultural identity, increasing motivation.
What is the Sanskrit word for 'school' that is still widely used today?
Answer: Vidyalaya
Vidyalaya is the Sanskrit-derived word for school, combining 'vidya' (knowledge) and 'alaya' (abode/place), meaning 'abode of knowledge.'
In Sanskrit grammar, 'Lakar' refers to:
Answer: A verbal tense or mood form
Lakar in Sanskrit grammar refers to the tense-mood categories of verbs, with ten Lakars including Lat (present), Lit (perfect), and Lot (imperative).
Which of the following best describes the Gurukul system that is a cultural context for Sanskrit learning?
Answer: A residential system where students lived with the teacher for holistic education
The Gurukul was a residential educational system where students (shishyas) lived in the teacher's (guru's) home for comprehensive and holistic learning.