List of top Sahitya Questions on Sanskrit Poetics

Match List I with List II: 

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Match List I with List II according to the Rasa and its corresponding Sthayi Bhava: 

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Match List I with List II in the context of the four limbs of Upama Alamkara: 

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Match List I with List II according to the definitions and examples of Poetic Defects (Doshas) from Kavyaprakasha: 

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Arrange the following 'Doshas' (Poetic Defects) in the correct order as they appear in the standard classification (from word to sentiment):
A. Padadoshah (Defect in word)
B. Rasadoshah (Defect in sentiment)
C. Padamshadoshah (Defect in part of a word)
D. Arthadoshah (Defect in meaning)
E. Vakyadoshah (Defect in sentence)
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Identify the correct order of the types of 'Atishayokti' (Hyperbole) as traditionally listed:
A. Abhede bhedah (Difference in identity)
B. Sambandhe asambandhah (Non-connection in connection)
C. Asambandhe sambandhah (Connection in non-connection)
D. Karyakarana-paurvaparya-vyatikramah (Reversal of cause-effect order)
E. Bhede abhedah (Identity in difference)
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Identify the 'Rasas' (aesthetic sentiments) from the following list:
A. Shringara
B. Hasya
C. Svarabhangah
D. Vira
E. Bhayanaka
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What is the correct ascending order of the factors for 'Sanketagraha' (grasping the convention) according to the standard verse?
A. Vyakarana (Grammar)
B. Upamana (Comparison)
C. Kosha (Dictionary/Lexicon)
D. Aptavakya (Testimony of a trustworthy person)
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Identify the 'Rasa-doshas' (defects in aesthetic sentiment) from the following:
A. Rasasya svapadoktya (Stating the Rasa by its own name)
B. Sthayinah svapadoktya (Stating the Sthayi-bhava by its own name)
C. Gunasya svapadoktya
D. Vyabhicharinah svapadoktya (Stating the Vyabhichari-bhava by its own name)
E. Alamkarasya svapadoktya
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Which of the following are qualities of a 'Dhirodattva' hero (Nayaka)?
A. Avikatthana (Not a boaster)
B. Kshmavan (Forgiving/Patient)
C. Mayaparah (Deceitful)
D. Mahasattvah (Strong-willed/High-spirited)
E. Prachandah (Fierce/Terrible)
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Identify the theories of Rasa realization (Rasa-nishpatti) from the following:
A. Utpattivada
B. Bhaktivada
C. Anumitivada
D. Abhavavada
E. Abhivyaktivada
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Which of the following are similarity-based (Samya-moolaka) figures of speech?
A. Upama
B. Utpreksha
C. Rupakam
D. Vibhavana
E. Arthantaranyasa
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Identify the examples of 'Lakshana' (Indication) from the following:
A. Shveto dhavati (The white [horse] runs)
B. Kuntah pravishanti (The spears enter)
C. Kalingah sahasikah (The Kalinga is brave)
D. Goshadrishah gavayah (The gavaya is like a cow)
E. Parvato vahniman (The mountain has fire)
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): In Upama (Simile), there is 'Sadharmya' (similarity), and in Utpreksha (Supposition), there is 'Sambhavana' (supposition).
Reason (R): Alamkaras (Figures of Speech) are considered to be like 'Shauryadivat' (heroism/virtues) of the soul.
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Doshas (Poetic Defects) are those factors that enhance/uplift the poetry.
Reason (R): Gunas (Poetic Excellences) are the factors that perform the work of poetic beauty (Utkarsha-hetu).
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): In 'Sanketa-grahana' (grasping of the conventional meaning), the meaning is understood in terms of Jati (Universal), Guna (Quality), Kriya (Action), and Dravya (Individual/Substance).
Reason (R): The Lakshyartha (indicative meaning) is understood through the power of Lakshana (Indication).
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): In the Ramayana, Karuna Rasa (The Pathetic Sentiment) is the primary sentiment (Angi Rasa).
Reason (R): The arrangement and pervasiveness of Karuna Rasa is observed from the beginning to the end in the Valmiki Ramayana.
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Who famously stated "There is only one Rasa, and that is Karuna" (Eko rasah karuna eva)?
In poetry, what are considered to be like 'Hara' (necklaces or ornaments)?
In which Alamkara (figure of speech) does 'Sambhavana' (probability/supposition) occur?
In which Alamkara (figure of speech) is the production of an effect (Karya) without a cause (Hetu) mentioned?
What kind of hero (Nayaka) is 'Rama' according to the classification in Sanskrit poetics?
Who is the author of the verse: 'Vibhavanubhavena vyaktah sancharina tatha... rasatameti ratyadih sthayi bhavah sachetasaam'?
What are considered the 'Apakarshakas' (detractors or diminishers) of Rasa?
'Karunadavapi rase jayate yatparam sukham' - What is the proof for the statement that supreme bliss is produced even in the Pathetic (Karuna) Rasa?