List of top Sahitya Questions on Sanskrit Dramaturgy

Arrange the 'Sandhis' (Junctures) of a drama in the correct chronological order of their occurrence in a play:
A. Mukhasandhi
B. Vimarshasandhi
C. Pratimukhasandhi
D. Garbhasandhi
E. Upasamhriti (Nirvahanasandhi)
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Arrange the five types of 'Prastavana' (Prologue) in the order they are traditionally listed in dramaturgy:
A. Kathodghatah
B. Prayogatishayah
C. Udghatyakah
D. Pravartakam
E. Avalagitam
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Arrange the following 'Rupakas' (Dramatic forms) in the standard order of the 'Dasharupaka' (starting after Nataka, Prakarana, Bhana, Prahasana):
A. Samavakara
B. Vyayoga
C. Vithi
D. Ihamriga
E. Dima
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Identify the 'Sandhis' (Junctures) of a drama from the following:
A. Mukham
B. Arambhah
C. Pratimukham
D. Yatnah
E. Vimarshah
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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): 'Rupaka' is a form of visual poetry (Drishya Kavya).
Reason (R): The 'Rupana' (imposition) of characters like Rama etc. onto the actors is observed in a Rupaka.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): In the play 'Uttararamacharita', Karuna Rasa is the predominant sentiment.
Reason (R): In the 'Uttararamacharita', the absence of the Vidushaka (the jester/clown) is observed.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

How many Artha-prakritis (elements of the plot/objective) are there in a Sanskrit drama?

In which play's benedictory verse (Mangalacharana) are the eight forms (Ashta-murti) of Lord Shiva described?

How many Rupakas (major types of dramatic compositions) are there according to Sanskrit dramaturgy?

How many Rasas are recognized in Drama (Natya) according to classical tradition?