Comprehension: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

The most important literary event in the nineteenth century was the emergence of literary prose in all the modern Indian languages. It is not that prose was an invention of this period. Both Sanskrit and Persian had a vast body of prose. Persian prose in the main treated “serious and learned topics”; the purpose of the authors was “to inform and to uplift rather than to amuse”, despite the fact that the fantastic adventure of the Arabian Nights cycle gave scope to the creative imagination.

Sanskrit which developed a simple and dignified prose-style from the time of the composition of the Upanisads, several centuries before Christ,
employed prose in various spheres of intellectual and imaginative activities. Following the same tradition. Pali and a few Prakrit languages also developed a rich and vast body of tales and romances.

How is Sanskrit prose described in the passage?

The correct option is Simple and dignified.

Step-by-step explanation:
1. Locate the relevant section in the text: We look for the mention of "Sanskrit" in the passage to see how its prose is described.
2. Analyze the specific sentence: The second paragraph begins with the statement: "Sanskrit which developed a simple and dignified prose-style from the time of the composition of the Upanisads, several centuries before Christ, employed prose in various spheres of intellectual and imaginative activities."
3. Identify the description: In this sentence, the author explicitly characterizes the prose-style of Sanskrit as "simple and dignified."
4. Evaluate the options:
• Simple and dignified: This directly aligns with the literal description provided in the text.
• Complex and humorous: This is not supported by the passage.
• Solely poetic and lyrical: The passage discusses "literary prose" and notes it was used in "various spheres of intellectual and imaginative activities," contradicting the idea of it being solely poetic.
• Limited to religious themes: The text mentions that Sanskrit prose was used in "various spheres," meaning it was not restricted only to religious writing.