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[#81] Ramcharitmanas is an epic poem written in which language ?
Correct Answer

(C) Awadhi

Explanation

Solution: The Ramcharitmanas is written in vernacular Awadhi language, The core of the work is considered by some to be a poetic retelling of the events of the Sanskrit epic Ramayana by Valmiki. The Valmiki Ramayana is centered on the narrative of Rama, the scion of the family tree of king Raghu of the Sun Dynasty.

[#82] What was the purpose of the Indian visit of Hiuen Tsang?
Correct Answer

(A) To visit the holy places connected with Buddhism

Explanation

Solution: The primary aim of the visit of Hiuen Tsang to India was to gain knowledge of Buddhism and collect its religious texts.

[#83] The earliest specimen of Kavya style is found in?
Correct Answer

(C) Kathiawar

Explanation

Solution: The earliest specimen of the kavya style is found in the Junagadh inscription of Rudradaman in Kathiawar in about ad 150. From then onwards, inscriptions began to be composed in chaste Sanskrit, although the use of Prakrit in composing inscriptions continued till the fourth century and even later.

[#84] Which following statement (s) is/are correct related to the Ancient Sanskrit literature? I. The works of Kalidasa include the Kumarsambhava, the Raghuvamsha, the Meghaduta, the Abhijnanshakuntalam are considered classics in field of poetry and style. II. Bana wrote Harshacharita which is a biography of King Harsha and Kadambari. III. Dandin wrote Dashakumaracharita (the tale of 10 prince)
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Sanskrit is a language of ancient India with a history going back about 3,500 years. It is the primary liturgical language of Hinduism and the predominant language of most works of Hindu philosophy as well as some of the principal texts of Buddhism and Jainism.

[#85] Who among the following has written Malavikagnimitram?
Correct Answer

(D) Kalidasa

Explanation

Solution: The Mālavikāgnimitram is a Sanskrit play by Kālidāsa. It is his first play. The play tells the story of the love of Agnimitra, the Shunga Emperor at Vidisha, for the beautiful lun-maiden of his chief queen.