Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kinship, Caste and Class

Question:

Consider the following statements and state which one is correct.

I- Mahabharata is considered to be written in the Sanskrit language.
II- Mahabharata was meant to be a dramatic, moving, story.

Options:

Only I

Only II

Both I & II

Neither I or II

Correct Answer:

Both I & II

Explanation:

The contents of the present text are typically categorized by historians into two main sections - the narrative, encompassing stories, and the didactic, containing prescriptions about social norms. While this division is not absolute, as didactic sections may also include stories, and the narrative can carry social messages, it is widely acknowledged among historians that the primary intent of the Mahabharata, originally written in Sanskrit was to unfold as a compelling and emotionally charged drama (dramatic). The didactic portions, which likely came later, serve to enrich the epic with moral teachings and ethical guidelines, complementing its profound narrative significance.