Sanskrit Language Flashcards
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In CTET Sanskrit, which of the following is the correct translation of 'Aham pathami'?
Answer: I read/study
'Aham' means 'I' and 'pathami' is the first-person singular present tense of the root 'path' (to read/study), so it means 'I read.'
What is the Sanskrit term for 'noun' in traditional grammar?
Answer: Sangya / Naama
In Sanskrit grammar, 'Naama' or 'Sangya' refers to a noun — a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Which of the following ancient texts is considered the foundational work on Sanskrit grammar?
Answer: Ashtadhyayi by Panini
Ashtadhyayi, composed by Panini around 4th century BCE, is the foundational treatise on Sanskrit grammar consisting of 3,963 sutras.
In Sanskrit, 'Vibhakti' refers to which grammatical concept?
Answer: Noun case endings (declension)
Vibhakti refers to the case endings of nouns in Sanskrit, with eight cases (Prathamaa to Sambodhana) indicating the noun's grammatical role.
According to CTET pedagogy for Sanskrit, the best method to teach Sanskrit to beginners is:
Answer: Direct Method using simple conversational Sanskrit and texts
The Direct Method using simple conversational Sanskrit and graded texts is recommended for beginners to build interest and basic competency.
What does 'Dhatu' mean in Sanskrit grammar?
Answer: A verbal root from which verbs are derived
Dhatu in Sanskrit grammar refers to the verbal root, which is the basic form from which all verb forms and many noun forms are derived.