In the Kalakacharyakatha, how is Acharya Kalaka related to the abducted woman he sets out to rescue?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Brother and sister
Acharya Kalaka sets out to rescue his abducted sister, a Jain nun, from an evil king. The two are brother and sister.
NCERT (2026-27): “Western Indian School of Painting …Other popularly painted texts are Kalakacharyakatha and Sangrahini Sutra, among others. Kalakacharyakatha narrates the story of Acharya Kalaka, who is on a mission to rescue his abducted sister (a Jain nun) from an evil king. It recounts various thrilling episodes and adventures of Kalaka, such as him scouring the land to locate his missing sister, demonstrating his magical powers, forging alliances with other kings, and lastly, battling the evil king.” |