Question 1

Who is the most respected person of the Agrahara in 'Samskara'?&#10;A)naranappa&#10;B)praneshacharya&#10;C)mahabala&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Praneshacharya is the most respected person in the Agrahara in 'Samskara'. He is considered the spiritual leader and the moral compass of the community.

Question 2

What forms the background of the novel 'Samskara'?&#10;A)birth&#10;B)death&#10;C)rebirth&#10;D)none of these

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'Samskara' by U.R. Ananthamurthy revolves around the death of a Brahmin in a traditionalist Brahmin community and the ensuing dilemma and introspection about ritual purity, caste, and the path to salvation, making death the central theme.

Question 3

Which of the following was practiced by Naranappa against the traditions of agrahara?&#10;A)meat-eating&#10;B)wine&#10;C)illegal relationship&#10;D)all of these

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Naranappa, a character from the novel "Samskara" by U.R. Ananthamurthy, is depicted as violating the traditional norms of his Brahmin agrahara through practices like meat-eating, consuming wine, and engaging in illegal relationships, thus all of these choices are correct.

Question 4

Where does Praneshacharya go to meditate?&#10;A)home&#10;B)agrahara&#10;C)maruti temple&#10;D)none of these

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Praneshacharya goes to meditate at the Maruti temple.

Question 5

According to the beliefs, what was the cause of the epidemic plague in the village?&#10;A)rats&#10;B)water pollution&#10;C)naranappa's dead body&#10;D)none of these

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The belief was that Naranappa's dead body, not being properly cremated and left to decompose, was the cause of the epidemic plague in the village. This is based on traditional beliefs regarding the importance of proper funeral rites to prevent misfortune or disease.

Question 6

With whom Praneshacharya commits liaison?&#10;A)chandri&#10;B)rani&#10;C)unknown woman&#10;D)none of these

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Praneshacharya commits liaison with Chandri in the novel "Samskara" by U.R. Ananthamurthy. Chandri is a low-caste woman, and this event is pivotal in challenging Praneshacharya's beliefs and societal norms.

Question 7

Which community is criticized in 'Samskara'?&#10;A)muslim&#10;B)sikh&#10;C)brahmin&#10;D)christian

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'Samskara' is a novel by U.R. Ananthamurthy that critiques the Brahmin community, particularly focusing on their rituals, customs, and the moral dilemmas they face within their conservative society.

Question 8

'Samskara' is about &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.&#10;A)lust&#10;B)gluttony&#10;C)greed&#10;D)all of them

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'Samskara' is a novel that explores various human vices and moral dilemmas, including lust, gluttony, and greed, among others, within a traditional Brahmin community.

Question 9

With whose help does Chandri cremate the body?&#10;A)brahmins&#10;B)a muslim&#10;C)mahabala&#10;D)an unknown

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Chandri cremates the body with the help of a Muslim.

Question 10

What is 'I am the Daughter of the Land of Dravida' about?&#10;A)language&#10;B)culture&#10;C)life&#10;D)reality

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'I am the Daughter of the Land of Dravida' explores the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Dravida land, reflecting on its customs, values, and the way of life of its people.

Question 11

To which culture Dravidas belong?&#10;A)persian&#10;B)arabian&#10;C)indian&#10;D)none of these

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Question 12

What happened to the daughter of land of Dravida when the ages changed?&#10;A)she turned aged&#10;B)she became beautiful&#10;C)she became a mere object&#10;D)none of these

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Question 13

From which wood, the wood nymphs pressed the juice to redden Sakuntala's feet?&#10;A)amra&#10;B)chamata&#10;C)mango tree&#10;D)laksha

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Question 14

What was the name of the capital of Dushyanta?&#10;A)indraprasta&#10;B)hastinapura&#10;C)kurukshetra&#10;D)kalinga

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Question 15

Which empire ruled India during the lifespan of Kalidasa?&#10;A)gupta&#10;B)maurya&#10;C)khilji&#10;D)none of these

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Question 16

In which language Kalidasa wrote his plays?&#10;A)pali&#10;B)sanskrit&#10;C)prakrit&#10;D)hindi

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Question 17

Which work of Kalidasa provides information about his life?&#10;A)meghaoota&#10;B)kuamarasambhava&#10;C)raghuvamsha&#10;D)all of them

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Question 18

From which epic is the story of Sakuntala taken?&#10;A)iliad&#10;B)ramayana&#10;C)mahabharata&#10;D)vedas

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Question 19

Who advises Sakuntala to be patient at the palace of her husband?&#10;A)anasooya&#10;B)goutami&#10;C)saradwata&#10;D)kanwa

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Question 20

'Ghazal' is divided in to &#8230;&#8230; sections.&#10;A)one&#10;B)two&#10;C)three&#10;D)four

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Question 21

On which day, Gulam Ali sings theghazal?&#10;A)dec 31&#10;B)jan 1&#10;C)feb 2&#10;D)none of these

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Question 22

The major theme of gazals is&#8230;&#8230;.&#10;A)mother's care&#10;B)nostalgia&#10;C)friendship&#10;D)all of them

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Question 23

What seems contradictory in the stage where Gulam Ali sings?&#10;A)tabla&#10;B)calendar&#10;C)tampura&#10;D)none of these

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Question 24

What isGulam Ali's request in the gazal?&#10;A)bring a flower&#10;B)utter some words&#10;C)take of veil&#10;D)show love

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Question 25

What is seen in the calendar?&#10;A)savage beating drum&#10;B)numbers&#10;C)dates&#10;D)all of them

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Deck 4: Literature and Culture: Samskara, Kalidasa, and Ghazals