CTET Sanskrit Language 3

Question 1

In CTET Sanskrit paper, a student who confuses similar-looking Sanskrit letters is showing difficulty with which skill?

Accepted Answer

Visual discrimination in reading (Devanagari script recognition)

Answer

Confusing similar Devanagari letters indicates difficulty with visual discrimination, a foundational reading skill for Sanskrit and Hindi script.

Question 2

What is 'Sandhi Vicchheda' in Sanskrit grammar?

Accepted Answer

The separation/analysis of a Sandhi (sound merger) back into its original components

Answer

Sandhi Vicchheda is the process of breaking apart (vicchheda = separation) a Sandhi form back into the original two words or sounds that were merged.

Question 3

Which of the following Sanskrit authors wrote the play 'Abhijnanasakuntalam'?

Accepted Answer

Kalidasa

Answer

Abhijnanasakuntalam (The Recognition of Sakuntala) is a celebrated Sanskrit play written by Kalidasa, widely regarded as the greatest classical Sanskrit poet.

Question 4

According to CTET, which assessment technique is most appropriate for evaluating Sanskrit oral recitation?

Accepted Answer

Observation checklist and rubric-based assessment of recitation

Answer

Oral skills like recitation are best assessed through direct observation using structured checklists and rubrics that evaluate pronunciation, meter, and fluency.

Question 5

In Sanskrit, the term 'Avyaya' refers to:

Accepted Answer

An indeclinable word that does not change its form

Answer

Avyaya means 'indeclinable' — these words do not change their form regardless of gender, number, or case, similar to adverbs and conjunctions.

CTET Exam Practice Test

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CTET Sanskrit Language 3