WBCS.LIVE practice question

Consider the following ancient Indian texts: 1. Ashtadhyayi 2. Mahabhashya 3. Malavikagnimitram

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Only 1 and 2
  2. Only 2 and 3
  3. 1, 2, and 3
  4. Only 1

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Only 1 and 2

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Only 1 and 2 šŸ“š Explanation: 'Ashtadhyayi' is the foundational text of Sanskrit grammar written by Panini in the 4th century BCE. 'Mahabhashya', written by Patanjali in the 2nd century BCE, is a highly respected commentary on Panini's work. 'Malavikagnimitram', however, is a romantic Sanskrit play written much later by Kalidasa during the Gupta period.