Ancient Indian Literature

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Which ancient Indian epic poem tells the story of the Pandavas and Kauravas?

  1. Ramayana

  2. Mahabharata

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Ramayana.

Who is the author of the Ramayana?

  1. Valmiki

  2. Vyasa

  3. Kalidasa

  4. Bhavabhuti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Valmiki is considered to be the author of the Ramayana, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of hymns and prayers?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Samaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Atharvaveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of philosophical and theological treatises?

  1. Upanishads

  2. Brahmanas

  3. Aranyakas

  4. Vedangas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Upanishads are a collection of philosophical and theological treatises that are part of the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of fables and parables?

  1. Panchatantra

  2. Hitopadesha

  3. Jatakas

  4. Kathasaritsagara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Panchatantra is a collection of fables and parables that is believed to have been written in India around the 3rd century BCE.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of love poems?

  1. Gita Govinda

  2. Meghaduta

  3. Kumarasambhava

  4. Raghuvamsha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gita Govinda is a collection of love poems written by Jayadeva in the 12th century CE.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of plays?

  1. Abhijñānaśākuntalam

  2. Mṛcchakatika

  3. Uttararamacharita

  4. Svapnavāsavadatta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abhijñānaśākuntalam is a play written by Kalidasa in the 4th century CE.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of short stories?

  1. Kathasaritsagara

  2. Vetālapañcaviṃśati

  3. Śukasaptati

  4. Baital Pachisi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathasaritsagara is a collection of short stories written by Somadeva in the 11th century CE.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of medical treatises?

  1. Charaka Samhita

  2. Sushruta Samhita

  3. Ashtanga Hridaya

  4. Madhava Nidana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charaka Samhita is a collection of medical treatises written by Charaka in the 1st century CE.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of astronomical treatises?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Aryabhatiya

  3. Brahma Sphuta Siddhanta

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surya Siddhanta is a collection of astronomical treatises written by an unknown author in the 5th century CE.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of mathematical treatises?

  1. Lilavati

  2. Bijaganita

  3. Ganita Sara Sangraha

  4. Siddhanta Shiromani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lilavati is a collection of mathematical treatises written by Bhaskara II in the 12th century CE.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of architectural treatises?

  1. Vastu Shastra

  2. Mayamata

  3. Manasara

  4. Silpa Prakasa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vastu Shastra is a collection of architectural treatises written by an unknown author in the 1st century CE.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of dance treatises?

  1. Natya Shastra

  2. Abhinaya Darpana

  3. Bharata Natyam

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Natya Shastra is a collection of dance treatises written by Bharata Muni in the 2nd century BCE.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of music treatises?

  1. Sangita Ratnakara

  2. Brihaddeshi

  3. Natyashastra

  4. Sangeetamakaranda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sangita Ratnakara is a collection of music treatises written by Sharangadeva in the 13th century CE.

Which ancient Indian text is a collection of culinary treatises?

  1. Manasollasa

  2. Sukhasagara

  3. Bhoja Prabandha

  4. Lilavati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manasollasa is a collection of culinary treatises written by Someshvara III in the 12th century CE.

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