CTET Sanskrit Language

Question 1

In CTET Sanskrit, which of the following is the correct translation of 'Aham pathami'?

Accepted Answer

I read/study

Answer

'Aham' means 'I' and 'pathami' is the first-person singular present tense of the root 'path' (to read/study), so it means 'I read.'

Question 2

What is the Sanskrit term for 'noun' in traditional grammar?

Accepted Answer

Sangya / Naama

Answer

In Sanskrit grammar, 'Naama' or 'Sangya' refers to a noun — a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

Question 3

Which of the following ancient texts is considered the foundational work on Sanskrit grammar?

Accepted Answer

Ashtadhyayi by Panini

Answer

Ashtadhyayi, composed by Panini around 4th century BCE, is the foundational treatise on Sanskrit grammar consisting of 3,963 sutras.

Question 4

In Sanskrit, 'Vibhakti' refers to which grammatical concept?

Accepted Answer

Noun case endings (declension)

Answer

Vibhakti refers to the case endings of nouns in Sanskrit, with eight cases (Prathamaa to Sambodhana) indicating the noun's grammatical role.

Question 5

According to CTET pedagogy for Sanskrit, the best method to teach Sanskrit to beginners is:

Accepted Answer

Direct Method using simple conversational Sanskrit and texts

Answer

The Direct Method using simple conversational Sanskrit and graded texts is recommended for beginners to build interest and basic competency.

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