Ancient Literature and Litterateur (Part-II)

Total Questions: 40

11. 'Bible Book' of North Indian classical is related to [U.P.B.E.O. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Natyashastra
(b) Sursagar
(c) Nad-Vinad
(d) Sufinama

Correct Answer: (a) Natyashastra

Solution:The Bible of North Indian classical music is Natyashastra. It is a Sanskrit treatise on the performing arts. It is attributed to Bharat Muni.

Its many chapters contain detailed treatments of all the diverse arts that are embodied in the classical Indian concept of the drama, including dance, music, poetics, and general aesthetics. Its primary importance lies in its justification of Indian drama as a vehicle of religious enlightenmen.

12. Match the following :- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

List-I	List-II
A. Panini	1. Kamasutra
B. Vatsyayana	2. Rajatarangini
C. Chanakya	3. Ashtadyayi
D. Kalhana	4. Arthashastra

Code :

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

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:The correctly matched pairs are :

List-I	List-II
A. Panini	Ashtadyayi
B. Vatsyayana	Kamasutra
C. Chanakya	Arthashastra
D. Kalhana	Rajatarangini

13. What is the name of Kalhana's book ? [53ʳᵈ to 55ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

(a) Arthashastra
(b) Indiaca
(c) Purana
(d) Rajatarangini

Correct Answer: (d) Rajatarangini

Solution:

List-I	List-II
A. Panini	Ashtadyayi
B. Vatsyayana	Kamasutra
C. Chanakya	Arthashastra
D. Kalhana	Rajatarangini

14. 'Rajatarangini' written by Kalhan is associated with which of the following ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Chandragupta's reign
(b) Anthology of lyrics
(c) History of Kashmir
(d) Reign of Krishna Deva Raya

Correct Answer: (c) History of Kashmir

Solution:Kalhana, a Kashmiri, was the author of Rajatarangini (River of Kings) which gives an account of the history of Kashmir.

It covers the entire span of history in the Kashmir region from the earliest times to the date of its composition.

15. 'Ashtadhyayi' was written by - [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011, U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]

(a) Vedavyas
(b) Panini
(c) Shukadeva
(d) Valmiki

Correct Answer: (b) Panini

Solution:Kalhana, a Kashmiri, was the author of Rajatarangini (River of Kings) which gives an account of the history of Kashmir.

16. A historical work "Gaudavaho" like Kalhana's "Rajatarangini" was written by : [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Sandhyakaranandin
(b) Vakpati
(c) Banabhatta
(d) Bilhan

Correct Answer: (b) Vakpati

Solution:The Gaudavaho is a Prakrit epic poem composed by Vakpati, a poet living in the court of Yasovarman, king of Kannauj. The poem gives the detailed description of the digvijaya of Yasovarman.

17. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(Authors)	(Works)
A. Bharavi	1. Karpurmanjari
B. Harsha	2. Kiratarjuniyam
C. Kalidasa	3. Malavikagnimitram
D. Rajasekhara	4. Nagananda

Code :

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

Correct Answer: (d)

Solution:The correctly matched pairs are :

List-I	List-II
A. Bharavi	Kiratarjuniyam
B. Harsha	Nagananda
C. Kalidasa	Malavikagnimitram
D. Rajasekhara	Karpurmanjari

18. Who wrote the book, Kiratarjuniya ? [67ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Bhatti
(b) Shudraka
(c) Kalidasa
(d) Bharavi
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (d) Bharavi

Solution:Kiratarjuniya is an epic poem by Bharavi, considered to be the most powerful poem in Sanskrit. It consists of Cantos describing the combat between Arjuna and Lord Shiva (in the guise of a kirata, or "mountain-dwelling hunter") at Indrakeeladri Hills.

19. Which of the following Sanskrit works has taken up their theme from the Mahabharata ? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(i) Naishdhiyacharita

(ii) Kiratarjuniyam

(iii) Sisupalavadha

(iv) Dasakumaracharita

Code :

(a) (ii) and (iii)
(b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (iii)
(d) (i), (ii) and (iii)

Correct Answer: (d) (i), (ii) and (iii)

Solution:Naishadhiyacharita is a story of Nala and Damayanti in the Mahabharata written by Sriharsha; Kiratarjuniyam is an epic poem describing combat between Arjuna and Lord Shiva in the Mahabharata. Magha wrote Sisupalavadha which is based on the Mahabharata in which Sisupalavadha which is based on the Mahabharata in which Sisupala insulted Lord Krishna who beheaded him in the ensuing duel and Dashkumarcharitam was written by Dandi and is related to adventures of 10 princes. Thus option (1), (2) and (3) are related to the theme Mahabharata.

20. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer [I.A.S. (Pre) 1996]

List-I	List-II
A. Vishakhadatta	1. Medicine
B. Varahamihira	2. Drama
C. Charaka	3. Astronomy
D. Brahmagupta	4. Mathematics

Code :

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

Correct Answer: (c)

Solution:The Mudrarakshasa is a historical drama in Sanskrit by Vishakhadatta. Varahamihira was a renowned Indian Astronomer. Brihat Jataka, Brihat Samhita and Panch Siddhantika are some of his leading literary works. Charaka was the famous court physician of Kaniska. He is known for his composition Charaka Samhita. Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician.

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Ancient Literature and Litterateur (Part-II)

11. 'Bible Book' of North Indian classical is related to [U.P.B.E.O. (Pre) 2019]

12. Match the following :- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992]

13. What is the name of Kalhana's book ? [53ʳᵈ to 55ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

14. 'Rajatarangini' written by Kalhan is associated with which of the following ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

15. 'Ashtadhyayi' was written by - [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011, U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]

16. A historical work "Gaudavaho" like Kalhana's "Rajatarangini" was written by : [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

17. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists : [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

18. Who wrote the book, Kiratarjuniya ? [67ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

19. Which of the following Sanskrit works has taken up their theme from the Mahabharata ? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

20. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer [I.A.S. (Pre) 1996]

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