Ancient Literature and Litterateur (Part-I)

31. Who was the author of "Matta Vilasa Prahasana" ? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]

(a) Gautamiputra Satakarni
(b) Mahakshatrap Rudradaman
(c) Mahendra Varman
(d) Pulakesin-II

Correct Answer: (c) Mahendra Varman

Solution:Mattavilasa Prahasana was written by the versatile Pallava ruler and scholar Mahendra Varman-I, which describes the social and religious life.

32. The author of 'Lalit Vigraharaj' drama was - [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (c) Somdeva

Solution:'Lalit Vigraharaj' was authored by Somadeva.

The drama is also known as 'Lalita Vigraharaja Nataka' and reflects the cultural and literary achievements during the period.

Somadeva's work is significant in the context of Sanskrit literature and showcases the themes of love, valor, and adventure typical of the time.
Vigraharaja IV, also known as Visaladeva, ruled from approximately 1150 to 1164 CE and is known for his patronage of arts and literature. The drama is modeled after the ancient poet Bharavi's Kiratarjuniya, which indicates the literary influences of the era.

The play was historically important as it contributed to the rich tradition of Sanskrit drama and poetry, reflecting the socio-political dynamics of the time

33. The ancient name "Nilotpala" for Mahanadi was stated in [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (d) Vayu Puran

Solution:The ancient name Nilotpala for Mahanadi was stated in Vayu Purana.

The Vayu Purana discusses its theories of cosmology, genealogy of gods and kings of solar and lunar dynasties, mythology, geography, manvantaras, the solar system and the movements of the celestial bodies.

34. 'Manusmriti' is mainly related to - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]

(a) Social System
(b) Law
(c) Economics
(d) Working method of State

Correct Answer: (a) Social System

Solution:Manusmriti is also known as Manav Dharam Shastra, is mainly related to the social system. This is one of the 18 major Smriti. It is presumed that the actual human author of this compilation used the eponym 'Manu', which has led the text to be associated by Hindus with the first human being and the first king in the Indian tradition. Manu is also considered to be the originator of law in India.

35. The great lawgiver of ancient times was - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]

(a) Ashoka
(b) Arya Bhatta
(c) Manu
(d) Vatsyayan

Correct Answer: (c) Manu

Solution:Manusmriti is also known as Manav Dharam Shastra, is mainly related to the social system. This is one of the 18 major Smriti. It is presumed that the actual human author of this compilation used the eponym 'Manu', which has led the text to be associated by Hindus with the first human being and the first king in the Indian tradition. Manu is also considered to be the originator of law in India.

36. Who among the following is considered to be the first law-giver of India ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

(a) Panini
(b) Manu
(c) Kautilya
(d) Kapil

Correct Answer: (b) Manu

Solution:Manusmriti is also known as Manav Dharam Shastra, is mainly related to the social system. This is one of the 18 major Smriti. It is presumed that the actual human author of this compilation used the eponym 'Manu', which has led the text to be associated by Hindus with the first human being and the first king in the Indian tradition. Manu is also considered to be the originator of law in India.

37. "Zero" was discovered by - [I.A.S. (Pre) 1995]

(a) Aryabhatta
(b) Varahmihira
(c) Bhaskar-I
(d) An anonymous Indian

Correct Answer: (d) An anonymous Indian

Solution:'Zero' was discover by an anonymous Indian in second century B.C. Arabians learnt it from India and spread it over Europe. It was found that the Arabs firstly used zero in 873 A.D.

38. Zero was invented by - [U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2015]

(a) Romans
(b) Chinese
(c) Indians
(d) Sumerians

Correct Answer: (c) Indians

Solution:'Zero' was discover by an anonymous Indian in second century B.C. Arabians learnt it from India and spread it over Europe. It was found that the Arabs firstly used zero in 873 A.D.

39. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2015]

(a) Life on Hiuen Tsan - Hui-li
(b) The Natural History - Ptolemy
(c) Historial Philippical - Pompeius Trogus
(d) The Histories - Herodotus

Correct Answer: (b) The Natural History - Ptolemy

Solution:"The Natural History" is the creation of 'Pliny the Eldr,' a Roman author. Therefore, pair given in option (b) is not correctly matched.

40. The most ancient musical instrument in given options is - [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]

(a) Sitar
(b) Veena
(c) Sarod
(d) Tabla

Correct Answer: (b) Veena

Solution:Veena is the most ancient musical instrument in the given options. It has been a part of Indian culture and music since ancient times whereas Sitar, Sarod and Table are musical instruments introduced in medieval era.

Ancient Literature and Litterateur (Part-I)

31. Who was the author of "Matta Vilasa Prahasana" ? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl) (Pre) 2010]

32. The author of 'Lalit Vigraharaj' drama was - [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

33. The ancient name "Nilotpala" for Mahanadi was stated in [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

34. 'Manusmriti' is mainly related to - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2007]

35. The great lawgiver of ancient times was - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]

36. Who among the following is considered to be the first law-giver of India ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

37. "Zero" was discovered by - [I.A.S. (Pre) 1995]

38. Zero was invented by - [U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2015]

39. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2015]

40. The most ancient musical instrument in given options is - [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]

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