णमो अरिहन्ताणम्: Class 9 Sanskrit (शारदा) (CBSE) important questions and practice
णमो अरिहन्ताणम् is chapter 10 of 18 in CBSE Class 9 Sanskrit (शारदा). Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- The Navakara (Namokar) mantra and its five salutations
- Prakrit and its relationship with Sanskrit
- Arihanta, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyaya, Sadhu: meanings
- Jain values: ahimsa, respect for teachers, humility
- Comparing Prakrit forms with Sanskrit forms (णमो = नमः, अरिहन्ताणम् = अर्हताम्)
- Chaturthi vibhakti with 'नमः'
- Message: reverence for the virtuous, not for a person's status
What examiners usually ask
- Write the Sanskrit form of the Prakrit words णमो, अरिहन्ताणम्, सिद्धाणम् and explain the meaning of each
- Who are the five venerable ones (पञ्च परमेष्ठिनः) saluted in the mantra? Describe each briefly
- Answer in Sanskrit: 'नमः' शब्देन सह का विभक्तिः प्रयुज्यते? (Which vibhakti is used with 'नमः'?)
- How is Prakrit related to Sanskrit? Give two examples of sound changes from the text
Exam tip
Make a two-column table of Prakrit and Sanskrit words from the mantra; the grammar point examiners pick is that 'नमः' governs chaturthi vibhakti (अर्हद्भ्यः नमः), and the five salutations must be written in the correct order.
Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from णमो अरिहन्ताणम् for CBSE Class 9?
The question types listed above repeat most often in CBSE Class 9 Sanskrit (शारदा) papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is णमो अरिहन्ताणम् in the CBSE Class 9 Sanskrit (शारदा) syllabus?
Yes. णमो अरिहन्ताणम् is part of the current CBSE Class 9 Sanskrit (शारदा) syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise णमो अरिहन्ताणम् MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.