CTET Sanskrit Language 2

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of 'Dvandva Samas' (copulative compound) in Sanskrit?

Accepted Answer

Rama-Krishna (Rama and Krishna)

Answer

Dvandva Samas is a compound where both components are equally important and joined by 'and,' such as Rama-Krishna meaning 'Rama and Krishna.'

Question 2

In Sanskrit, the word 'Guru' in the first Vibhakti (nominative case) singular is:

Accepted Answer

Guruh

Answer

In the nominative singular, 'Guru' takes the form 'Guruh' (with visarga), used when the word is the subject of a sentence.

Question 3

Which Sanskrit pedagogical approach recommended in CTET emphasizes connecting Sanskrit to students' cultural heritage?

Accepted Answer

Cultural and heritage-based approach linking texts to students' lived traditions

Answer

CTET recommends a cultural and heritage-based approach that helps students see Sanskrit as a living part of their cultural identity, increasing motivation.

Question 4

What is the Sanskrit word for 'school' that is still widely used today?

Accepted Answer

Vidyalaya

Answer

Vidyalaya is the Sanskrit-derived word for school, combining 'vidya' (knowledge) and 'alaya' (abode/place), meaning 'abode of knowledge.'

Question 5

In Sanskrit grammar, 'Lakar' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A verbal tense or mood form

Answer

Lakar in Sanskrit grammar refers to the tense-mood categories of verbs, with ten Lakars including Lat (present), Lit (perfect), and Lot (imperative).

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CTET Sanskrit Language 2