Question Paper

What does “literary heritage” primarily mean? a) Old buildings and monuments b) Stories, songs, and poems passed down by ancestors c) Ancient kingdoms and rulers d) Traditional dances and music

Which of these is NOT considered a part of India’s literary heritage mentioned in the chapter? a) The Ramayana b) The Mahabharata c) The Jataka Tales d) Modern science textbooks

Who originally wrote the Ramayana in Sanskrit? a) Ved Vyas b) Lord Krishna c) Valmiki d) Pandit Vishnu Sharma

Which epic is known as the longest in the world? a) The Ramayana b) The Panchatantra c) The Mahabharata d) The Jataka Tales

The Jataka Tales narrate stories about the life of which important figure? a) Prince Rama b) Lord Krishna c) Pandit Vishnu Sharma d) Buddha

The Ramayana tells the tale of Prince Rama of Kosala and his struggle to save his wife, Sita, from the wicked king of Lanka, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

The Bhagavad Gita, where Lord Krishna gives advice to Arjuna, is a part of the epic …_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _… was told by Pandit Vishnu Sharma to the princes to teach them wisdom.

Characters in the Panchatantra and Jataka Tales are presented in both human and …_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ form.

A “sage” is a …_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ man.

The Mahabharata tells the story of two families, the Kauravas and Pandavas, who waged a fierce war. (True/False)

The Ramayana was originally written in many Indian languages before Sanskrit. (True/False)

The main purpose of epics is only to entertain people. (True/False)

“Moral stories” are tales that teach a lesson or a value about life. (True/False)

The wolf helped the young lion escape the king’s archer in “The Lion and the Wolf” story. (True/False)

What is the definition of “literary heritage”?

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Name any two key terms related to literary works mentioned in the chapter, other than “literary heritage.”

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Who wrote the Mahabharata, and what kingdom was its central conflict about?

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What was the clever monkey’s trick to escape the crocodile in “The Monkey and the Crocodile” story?

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Briefly explain what you learned from the story “The Lion and the Wolf.”

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Look at the image description below and imagine the scene. Then answer the questions.

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Based on the image description, what broad cultural concept is being represented?

The silhouette of a multi-headed figure reminds you of a character from which Indian epic?

Why do you think an open scroll and a quill are important elements in representing literary heritage?

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Describe the two major ancient epics of India, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. For each, mention its main story, who wrote it, and one key character from it.

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How do the Panchatantra and Jataka Tales contribute to India’s literary heritage? Explain their common characteristics and distinct focuses.

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The “Green Earth” section suggests finding stories about environmental conservation. Why do you think ancient Indian stories might include messages about protecting nature?

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Chapter: 11. Literary Heritage Of India

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (Choose the best answer)

Section B: Fill in the Blanks

Section C: True or False

Section D: Short Answer Questions

Section E: Image-Based Question

Section F: Long Answer Questions

Section G: Environmental Awareness