Question 1

According to _________ thesecondry function of language does not imply poetry .&#10;A)anandhavardhana&#10;B)abhinavagupta&#10;C)bhattanayaka&#10;D)bhattalollata

Accepted Answer

Anandhavardhana, in his work "Dhvanyaloka," proposed that the secondary function of language, known as dhvani, does not imply poetry.

Question 2

_______________ held the view that poetic meaning is not understood by mere learning of grammar and poetry .&#10;A)anandhavardhana&#10;B)abhinavagupta&#10;C)bhattanayaka&#10;D)bhattalollata

Accepted Answer

bhattanayaka&#10;

Question 3

In _____ kavya conventional meaning are subordinate.&#10;A)abhitha&#10;B)lakshana&#10;C)dhvani&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

In Dhvani kavya, conventional meanings are subordinate because the essence of Dhvani lies in suggesting a meaning that goes beyond the literal or conventional, focusing on the power of suggestion in poetry.

Question 4

The ninthrasa according to Abhinavagupta is _______________&#10;A)soka&#10;B)hasya&#10;C)sringara&#10;D)santa

Accepted Answer

Abhinavagupta, the Kashmiri Shaivite philosopher, added santa (peace or tranquility) as the ninth rasa to the traditional eight rasas outlined in classical Indian aesthetics.

Question 5

Aesthetic experience is ___________ ordinary experience and religious experience&#10;A)same as&#10;B)different from&#10;C)both a and b&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Aesthetic experience is considered different from ordinary experience and religious experience because it pertains specifically to the appreciation of beauty and art, involving a distinct set of emotions and cognitive responses.

Question 6

Abhinavagupta takes the idea of sadharanikarana from _______ .&#10;A)bhattanayaka&#10;B)bhattalollata&#10;C)anandhavardhana&#10;D)sankuka

Accepted Answer

Abhinavagupta takes the idea of sadharanikarana from Bhatta Nayaka, who introduced this concept in the context of aesthetic experience and rasa theory.

Question 7

According to ______________ rasa is not limited by any difference of space , time and knowing subject.&#10;A)bhattanayaka&#10;B)abhinavagupta&#10;C)bhattalollata&#10;D)sankuka

Accepted Answer

Abhinavagupta proposed that rasa is universal and not confined by spatial, temporal, or subjective boundaries, emphasizing its transcendental and aesthetic experience.

Question 8

Unlike ______ Abhinavagupta separates the boundaries between aesthetic and mystical experience.&#10;A)bhattanayaka&#10;B)bharatha&#10;C)lollata&#10;D)sankuka

Accepted Answer

Abhinavagupta, a philosopher and aesthetician, is known for distinguishing between aesthetic and mystical experiences, unlike Bhatta Nayaka, who did not clearly separate these boundaries.

Question 9

Sattvikabhavas are __________ in number&#10;A)four&#10;B)six&#10;C)eight&#10;D)two

Accepted Answer

Sattvikabhavas are eight in number. These are considered pure or sattvic states of mind in Indian philosophy, particularly in the context of Ayurveda and Yoga, reflecting qualities such as peace, harmony, and balance.

Question 10

_____________ are 33 in number.&#10;A)sattvikabhava&#10;B)sthayibhava&#10;C)vyabhicharibhava&#10;D)anubhava

Accepted Answer

Vyabhicharibhava, also known as Sanchari Bhavas, are 33 in number. They are transient feelings that accompany the permanent emotions (Sthayi Bhavas) in Indian classical dance and drama, enhancing the emotional expression.

Question 11

_______________ is the author of Kavyaprakasadarsa.&#10;A)maheshvara&#10;B)bharata&#10;C)vidyabhusana&#10;D)abhinavagupta

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is the author of Kavyaprakasadarsa.&#10;A)maheshvara&#10;B)bharata&#10;C)vidyabhusana&#10;D)abhinavagupta...

Question 12

Abhinavagupta belongs to ______________ school of Indian philosophy&#10;A)nyaya&#10;B)vaisesika&#10;C)pratyabhinja&#10;D)sankhya

Accepted Answer

The answer of Abhinavagupta belongs to ______________ school of Indian...

Question 13

Theories of literature and drama are discussed in ______________.&#10;A)vishnudharmottarapurana&#10;B)skandapurana&#10;C)vayupurana&#10;D)none of

Accepted Answer

The answer of Theories of literature and drama are discussed...

Question 14

____________ is the author of Kavyadarsa.&#10;A)sankuka&#10;B)bhamaha&#10;C)bharatha&#10;D)dandin

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ is the author of Kavyadarsa.&#10;A)sankuka&#10;B)bhamaha&#10;C)bharatha&#10;D)dandin...

Question 15

According to Bharathasthayibhavas are ________ in number.&#10;A)5&#10;B)6&#10;C)7&#10;D)8

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Bharathasthayibhavas are ________ in number.&#10;A)5&#10;B)6&#10;C)7&#10;D)8...

Question 16

Vibhavas are of ___ types&#10;A)two&#10;B)three&#10;C)four&#10;D)eight

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vibhavas are of ___ types&#10;A)two&#10;B)three&#10;C)four&#10;D)eight...

Question 17

Actors in the drama are _____________ vibhavas.&#10;A)alambhana&#10;B)uddipana&#10;C)alamkara&#10;D)chamatkara

Accepted Answer

The answer of Actors in the drama are _____________ vibhavas.&#10;A)alambhana&#10;B)uddipana&#10;C)alamkara&#10;D)chamatkara...

Question 18

___________ is bodily reaction by which vibhavas and bhavas are understood.&#10;A)anubhava&#10;B)sthayibhava&#10;C)sancharibhava&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ is bodily reaction by which vibhavas...

Question 19

Bharatha defines _______ as the condition for the expression of rasa in poetry.&#10;A)bhava&#10;B)vibhava&#10;C)anubhava&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bharatha defines _______ as the condition for...

Question 20

Bharata enumerates bhavas as _________ in number and classifies them as sthayibhavas ,vyabhicharibhavas and sattvikabhavas.&#10;A)49&#10;B)47&#10;C)41&#10;D)43

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bharata enumerates bhavas as _________ in number...

Question 21

__________describes natya as anukriti.&#10;A)patanjali&#10;B)jaimini&#10;C)kapila&#10;D)bharatha

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________describes natya as anukriti.&#10;A)patanjali&#10;B)jaimini&#10;C)kapila&#10;D)bharatha...

Question 22

According to Bharathabhavas or rasas has _______ stages of transformations.&#10;A)two&#10;B)three&#10;C)four&#10;D)five

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Bharathabhavas or rasas has _______...

Question 23

Bharatha recognizes ________ types of acting .&#10;A)seven&#10;B)four&#10;C)three&#10;D)nine

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bharatha recognizes ________ types of acting .&#10;A)seven&#10;B)four&#10;C)three&#10;D)nine...

Question 24

Angika, vachika, sattvika and ___________ are the types of acting recognized by Bharata .&#10;A)kaisiki&#10;B)aharya&#10;C)arabhati&#10;D)bharathi

Accepted Answer

The answer of Angika, vachika, sattvika and ___________ are the...

Question 25

The four types of actions recognized by Bharatha are Sattvati, arabhati ,_______ and bharathi .&#10;A)kaisiki&#10;B)sattvika&#10;C)vachika&#10;D)aharya

Accepted Answer

The answer of The four types of actions recognized by...

Deck 3: Indian Aesthetics and Literary Theory