Ancient Literature and Litterateur (Part-II)

Total Questions: 40

1. The title 'Father of History' rightly belongs to : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994]

Correct Answer: (a) Herodotus
Note:

The Greek author Herodotus is often known as the 'Father of History. His famous book 'Historica' describes the Indo-Persian relation during the 5ᵗʰ century B.C.

2. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below : [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2017]

List-I List-II
A. Ashtadhyayi 1. Yaska
B. Mahabhashya 2. Katyayan
C. Nirukta 3. Patanjali
D. Varttika 4. Panini

Code :

A B C D
(a) 4 3 1 2
(b) 2 3 1 4
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 3 1 4 2

 

Correct Answer: (a)
Note:

The correctly matched list is as follows -

List-I List-II
A. Ashtadhyayi Panini
B. Mahabhashya Patanjali
C. Nirukta Yaska
D. Varttika Katyayan

3. Who of the following was the writer of Mudrarakshasa ? [47ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2005, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

Correct Answer: (b) Vishakhadatta
Note:

Mudrarakshasa written by Vishakhadatta is a drama in Sanskrit. Although written during the Gupta period, it describes how Chandragupta Maurya with the assistance of Kautilya overthrew the Nandas. It also gives a picture of the socio-economic condition under the Mauryas.

4. Who was the author of Mudrarakshasa ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) Vishakhadutta
Note:

Mudrarakshasa written by Vishakhadatta is a drama in Sanskrit. Although written during the Gupta period, it describes how Chandragupta Maurya with the assistance of Kautilya overthrew the Nandas. It also gives a picture of the socio-economic condition under the Mauryas.

5. Which of the following classical works of literature were written during the Gupta Era ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

1. Amarakosh

2. Kamasutra

3. Meghaduta

4. Mudrarakshasa

Seclect the correct answer form the codes given below :

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Note:

Sanskrit literature reached its apogee in the Gupta period. This era is known for equal writing of prose and poetry. Amarakosh by Amar Singh, Kamasutra by Vatsyana, Meghadutam by Kalidasa and Mudrarakshasa by Vishakhadatta are among the classic literature composed during this period.

6. Dakumarcharitam was composed by - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

Correct Answer: (b) Dandin
Note:

The famous authors and their books :

List-I List-II
Surdas Sursagar, Sur Saravali, Sahitya-Lahiri
Dandin (Dandi) Daskumarcharitam
Tulsidas Ramcharit Manas, Vinaya Patrika, Kavitavali
Kalidasa Abhigyanshakuntalam, Kumarsambhavama, Malavikagnimitram, Meghadutam.

 

7. Who wrote Daskumarcharitam ? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) Dandin
Note:

The famous authors and their books :

List-I List-II
Surdas Sursagar, Sur Saravali, Sahitya-Lahiri
Dandin (Dandi) Daskumarcharitam
Tulsidas Ramcharit Manas, Vinaya Patrika, Kavitavali
Kalidasa Abhigyanshakuntalam, Kumarsambhavama, Malavikagnimitram, Meghadutam.

8. 'Kumarasambhava,' an epic poem was composed by - [45ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

Correct Answer: (d) Kalidasa
Note:

The famous authors and their books :

List-I List-II
Surdas Sursagar, Sur Saravali, Sahitya-Lahiri
Dandin (Dandi) Daskumarcharitam
Tulsidas Ramcharit Manas, Vinaya Patrika, Kavitavali
Kalidasa Abhigyanshakuntalam, Kumarsambhavama, Malavikagnimitram, Meghadutam.

9. Which of the following drama was not written by Kalidas ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (d) Janaki
Note:

In the given options all the epics are written by Kalidasa except Janaki-haranam was written by Kumaradasa.

10. Which one of the following books is not written by Kalidasa ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) Uttararamacharitam
Note:

Uttararamacharitam is a sanskrit play in seven acts describing the life of Lord Rama. It was written by great poet Bhavaghuti.