Which inquiries are undertaken in 'Sastraic' expositions? (A) Mainly primary and secondary derivatives of compounds (B) Nature of substance. (C) Stylistic patterns (D) Nature of language (E) Validity of critical statements Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

The inquiries undertaken in 'Sastraic' expositions, according to the passage, are (B), (D) and (E) only . According to the paragraph, a 'sastraic' exposition in Sanskrit literary criticism involves inquiry into: - Nature of substance (B) - Nature of language (D) - Validity of critical statements (E) The passage specifically states: "A 'sastraic' exposition is supposed to involve inquiry into the nature of substance, nature of language and the validity of critical statements." These correspond directly to options B, D, and E. The other options (A - primary and secondary derivatives of compounds, and C - stylistic patterns) are mentioned in the passage in relation to Panini's works and poetics, but not specifically as part of 'Sastraic' expositions. Hence, the correct answer is Option 3: (B), (D) and (E) only .