Sanskrit Exam- Verbs

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Sanskrit Exam- Verbs - Quiz


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What does वदति mean?

    • A.

      Carries

    • B.

      Brings

    • C.

      Receives

    • D.

      Speaks

    Correct Answer
    D. Speaks
    Explanation
    The word "वदति" is derived from the Sanskrit language and it means "to speak". This word is often used to describe the act of expressing oneself through verbal communication. Therefore, the correct answer for this question is "Speaks".

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  • 2. 

    What does पृच्छति mean?

    • A.

      Becomes

    • B.

      Sits

    • C.

      Asks

    • D.

      Gets Up

    Correct Answer
    C. Asks
    Explanation
    The word "पृच्छति" is a Sanskrit term that translates to "asks" in English. This word is derived from the root word "पृच्" which means "to ask" or "to inquire." Therefore, the correct meaning of "पृच्छति" is "asks."

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  • 3. 

    What does नयति mean?

    • A.

      Brings

    • B.

      Carries

    • C.

      Speaks

    • D.

      Asks

    Correct Answer
    B. Carries
    Explanation
    The word नयति is a verb in Sanskrit which means "to carry" or "to transport". It does not mean "brings", "speaks", or "asks". Therefore, the correct answer is "Carries".

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  • 4. 

    What does उत्तिष्ठति mean?

    • A.

      Brings

    • B.

      Caries

    • C.

      Sits

    • D.

      Gets up

    Correct Answer
    D. Gets up
    Explanation
    The word उत्तिष्ठति is a Sanskrit word which means "gets up". This word is derived from the root word उत्तिष्ठ (uttishtha) which means "to rise" or "to stand up". In this context, उत्तिष्ठति refers to the action of someone getting up or rising from a sitting or lying position.

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  • 5. 

    What does उपविशति mean?

    • A.

      Brings

    • B.

      Carries

    • C.

      Gets Up

    • D.

      Sits

    Correct Answer
    D. Sits
    Explanation
    The word उपविशति is a Sanskrit term that translates to "sits" in English. This word refers to the action of someone taking a seated position or sitting down. It does not mean "brings," "carries," or "gets up."

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  • 6. 

    What does स्थापयति mean?

    • A.

      Keeps

    • B.

      Gives

    • C.

      Takes

    • D.

      Sees

    Correct Answer
    A. Keeps
    Explanation
    The word स्थापयति is a Sanskrit verb that means "keeps". This verb indicates the action of maintaining or preserving something in a particular state or condition. It implies the act of ensuring that something remains unchanged or in a specific position. Therefore, "keeps" is an appropriate translation for स्थापयति.

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  • 7. 

    What does आनयति mean?

    • A.

      Carries

    • B.

      Brings

    • C.

      Gives

    • D.

      Takes

    Correct Answer
    B. Brings
    Explanation
    The word आनयति is a Sanskrit verb that means "brings". It is derived from the root word आनी, which means "to bring". Therefore, the correct answer is "brings".

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