Sanskrit Language and Its Influence

Sanskrit is an Indo-Aryan language with significant cultural and religious importance in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. It is one of India's 22 scheduled languages and the official language of Uttarakhand. Sanskrit has influenced many modern languages in the Indian subcontinent, including those in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It remains in use today in religious rituals and is being revived in traditional institutions. The oldest surviving Sanskrit grammar is Panni's eighth chapter, which defines correct Sanskrit usage.

Which of the following religions primarily use Sanskrit as a religious language?

• Shinto, Confucianism, and Daoism

• Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, and Taoism

• Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism

• Christianity, Islam, and Judaism

In addition to Greek and Latin, which language holds an important place in India?

• Mandarin

• Arabic

• French

• Sanskrit

What is the official language of Uttarakhand?

• Hindi

• Bengali

• Punjabi

• Sanskrit

Which countries have been significantly influenced by Sanskrit?

• India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal

• China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru

• Egypt, Libya, Sudan, and Morocco

In what form is Sanskrit widely used in Hindu and Buddhist practices today?

• Dialogues and plays

• Hymns and mantras

• Prose and essays

• Novels and stories

Who authored the oldest surviving Sanskrit grammar?

• Panini

• Valmiki

• Kalidasa

• Vyasa