Question 1

The better half of two bodies that neither win nor loose is
A)Hayavadana
B)Devadatta
C)Padmini
D)Kapila

Accepted Answer

In the play "Hayavadana" by Girish Karnad, Padmini is depicted as the character who is torn between her affections for both Devadatta and Kapila, making her the "better half" of the two men who are central to the plot's conflict.

Question 2

Karnad reveals the religious sentiments prevalent in our society psychology and culture by showing the presence of
A)Lord Ganesha
B)Goddess Kali
C)Lord Krishna
D)Lord Shiva

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

The play Hayavadana is written by
A)Girish Karnad
B)R.K.Narayan
C)Vijay Tendulkar
D)Amitavh Ghosh

Accepted Answer

Girish Karnad is the playwright of "Hayavadana," which is a significant work in Indian English literature, blending folklore, mythology, and contemporary themes.

Question 4

The elephant headed Herambha stands for
A)Shiva
B)Durga
C)Lord Ganesh
D)Kali

Accepted Answer

Herambha is another name for Lord Ganesh, who is depicted with an elephant head in Hindu mythology.

Question 5

Who killed each other in the play Hayavadana?
A)Devadatta and Kapila
B)Padmini and Bhagavata
C)Lava and Kusha
D)Rama and Lakshmana

Accepted Answer

In the play "Hayavadana" by Girish Karnad, Devadatta and Kapila kill each other due to their complex relationship involving love and jealousy over Padmini.

Question 6

The two youths living in the city of Dharmaputra are
A)Lava and Kusha
B)Devadatta and Kapila
C)Rama and Lakshmana
D)Balarama and Krishna

Accepted Answer

Devadatta and Kapila are the two youths living in the city of Dharmaputra, as per the context provided.

Question 7

Devadatta in Hayavadana is
A)A doctor
B)An artist
C)A social worker
D)A poet

Accepted Answer

Devadatta in Hayavadana is depicted as a poet.

Question 8

Devadatta is the son of
A)Vidyasagar
B)Kapila
C)Rama
D)Lakshmana

Accepted Answer

The answer of Devadatta is the son of
A)Vidyasagar
B)Kapila
C)Rama
D)Lakshmana...

Question 9

The Bhagavata in Hayavadana calls Ganesha the Lord and Master of ______
A)Imperfection and incompleteness
B)Fertility and Prosperity
C)Success and Perfection
D)Bravery and Courage

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Bhagavata in Hayavadana calls Ganesha the...

Question 10

Devadatta and Kapila lived in the city of _____
A)Dharmapura
B)Durgapur
C)Dharmasheela
D)Doulatpur

Accepted Answer

Devadatta and Kapila lived in the city of Dharmapura.

Question 11

Devadatta vowed to give his head to _______ if Padmini marries him.
A)Kali
B)Rudra
C)Shiva
D)Ganesha

Accepted Answer

The answer of Devadatta vowed to give his head to...

Question 12

The Bahagavata describes Devadatta and Kapila as two friends having ______
A)One soul, one body
B)one head, one soul
C)One life, one wife
D)one mind, one heart

Accepted Answer

The Bhagavata Purana describes Devadatta and Kapila as two friends having "one mind, one heart," symbolizing their deep bond and unity in thought and emotion.

Question 13

No one went to the Temple of Kali at Mount Chitrakoot anymore because___
A)She used to give anything anyone asked for
B)She could not grant prayers and requests
C)She was not a real goddess
D)She was asleep all the time

Accepted Answer

The answer of No one went to the Temple of...

Question 14

Hayavadana gains a horse's voice after he obeyed the boy's request to _____
A)Neigh
B)Laugh
C)Cry
D)shout

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hayavadana gains a horse's voice after he...

Question 15

There is an engraving of a ______ bird on Padmini's door.
A)Blue
B)Fiery
C)Two-headed
D)Headless

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is "Two-headed," indicating that the engraving on Padmini's door features a bird with two heads.

Question 16

Identify the character who is not part of the group of three protagonists in Girish Karnad's Hayavadana :
A)Padmini
B)Gautama
C)Kapila
D)Devadatta

Accepted Answer

Gautama is not one of the three protagonists in Girish Karnad's "Hayavadana." The story primarily revolves around Padmini, Kapila, and Devadatta.

Question 17

The Play Hayavadana starts with prayer to
A)Lord Ganesha
B)Kali
C)Ram and Sita
D)Lord Shiva

Accepted Answer

The play "Hayavadana" by Girish Karnad starts with a prayer to Lord Ganesha, who is traditionally worshipped at the beginning of ventures for auspiciousness and removal of obstacles.

Quiz 8: The Themes and Characters of Hayavadana by Girish Karnad

The better half of two bodies that neither win nor loose is

Karnad reveals the religious sentiments prevalent in our society psychology and culture by showing the presence of

The play Hayavadana is written by

The elephant headed Herambha stands for

Who killed each other in the play Hayavadana?

The two youths living in the city of Dharmaputra are

Devadatta in Hayavadana is

Devadatta is the son of

The Bhagavata in Hayavadana calls Ganesha the Lord and Master of ______

Devadatta and Kapila lived in the city of _____

Devadatta vowed to give his head to _______ if Padmini marries him.

The Bahagavata describes Devadatta and Kapila as two friends having ______

No one went to the Temple of Kali at Mount Chitrakoot anymore because___

Hayavadana gains a horse's voice after he obeyed the boy's request to _____

There is an engraving of a ______ bird on Padmini's door.

Identify the character who is not part of the group of three protagonists in Girish Karnad's Hayavadana :

The Play Hayavadana starts with prayer to