Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following is associated to the Sanskrit Mahabharata?

Options:

Gitagovinda

Yuddha Kanda

Shanti Parva

Kathasaritsagar

Correct Answer:

Shanti Parva

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Shanti Parva

Out of the choices presented, only Shanti Parva is associated with the Sanskrit Mahabharata.

  • Shanti Parva: This is the twelfth of eighteen books within the Mahabharata. It focuses on various philosophical and religious teachings, including the duties of a ruler and the concept of dharma.
  • Yuddha Kanda: This refers to the fifth book of the Mahabharata, which details the Kurukshetra war, a central conflict of the epic.
  • Kathasaritsagar: This is a collection of Indian stories compiled in Sanskrit by Somadeva. While it may contain stories related to the Mahabharata, it's a separate work.
  • Gitagovinda: This is a work of poetry by Jayadeva, focusing on the love story of Radha and Krishna. It's not directly associated with the Mahabharata.