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10. Which of the following books has not been written by a king?
Topicwise Questions - Ancient Indian Texts
1. Amuktamalayada is a book written by
- Harshavardhana
- Sri Krishna Deva Raya
- Bana Bhatta
- Rajendra Chola
Answer (b).
2. The book which gives an account of how Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the power of the Nandas with the help of Kautilya.
- Arthashastra
- Rajataringini
- Amuktamalayada
- Mudra Rakshasa
Answer (d).
3. The book which deals with the history of Kashmir from the earliest times to 1150 A.D.
- Rajataringini
- Ratnavali
- Mrichchakatikam
- Kumar Sambhava
Answer (a).
4. Prashnottar Ratna Malika, a treatise on eternal values of life in Hinduism has been authored by -
- Adi Shankaracharya
- Manu
- Bhrigu Samhita
- Rajatarangini
Answer (a).
5. Who of the ancient Indian scholars calculated the exact value of pi?
- Varahamira
- Bhaskaracharya
- Brahmagupta
- Aryabhatta
Answer (c).
6. The famed Betal Pachisi is a part of which of the following books?
- Panchatantra
- Kathasaritsagar
- Mudra Rakshsasha
- Hitopadesha
Answer (b).
7. Which of the following books is based on a story appearing in the beginning of Mahabharata?
- Mudra Rakshasha
- Malvikagnimitra
- Geet Govinda
- Abhigyan Shakuntalam
Answer (d).
8. Padmavat, the book on the life of Padmini, Queen of Chittor, is written by
- Vishnu Sharma
- Chand Bardai
- Kalhana
- Malik Mohd Jaysi
Answer (d).
9. The book which deals with the love plays of the Dark Lord Krishna and his fair beloved Radha.
- Geet Govinda
- Meghdoot
- Padmavat
- Raghuvamsa
Answer (a).
- Amuktamalayada
- Babar-Namah
- Ratnavali
- Harsha Charita
Answer (d).
11. Which of the following books is a treatise on economics and politics written by Chanakya?
- Natyashastra
- Arthashastra
- Ashtadhyayi
- Aryabhatiya
Answer (b).
12. Who among the following was a Sanskrit grammarian and author of Ashtadhyayi?
- Patanjali
- Panini
- Manu
- Kalidasa
Answer (b).
13. Malavikagnimitra, a book based on the life of Agnimitra son of Pushyamitra Sunga, is written by
- Kalidasa
- Visakha Dutta
- Jaidev
- Chanakya
Answer (a).
14. Who among the following is known as the ‘Father of Indian Medicine’?
- Charaka
- Sushruta
- Patanjali
- Panini
Answer (a).
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