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Which King was the author of Ratnawali, Nagananda, Priyadarsika?

A)

Ashoka


B)

Chandragupta II


C)

Harsha


D)

Samudragupta



Correct Answer :

Harsha


Explanation :

Harsha, also known as Harshavardhana.He was an Indian emperor who ruled North India from 606 to 647 CE. He was a member of the Vardhana dynasty. King Harsha wrote three dramas, the Nagananda, Priyadarsika, and Ratnavali.

Which one is the text not written by Abul Fazl?

A)

Akbar Nama


B)

Ruqaat


C)

Tabaqat-i-Akbari


D)

Insha-i-Abu’l Fazl



Correct Answer :

Tabaqat-i-Akbari


Explanation :

Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak, also known as Abul Fazl, Abu'l Fadl and Abu'l-Fadl 'Allami .He was also one of the Nine Jewels of Akbar's royal court.

Who among the following is the author of ‘Politics’?

A)

Rousseau


B)

Plato


C)

Aristotle


D)

Socrates



Correct Answer :

Aristotle


Explanation :

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and polymath during the Classical period in Ancient Greece. Taught by Plato. His most important works include Physics, Metaphysics, Nicomachean Ethics, Politics, On the Soul and Poetics.

Which text is not written by Kalidasa?

A)

Meghadutam


B)

Malvikagnimitram


C)

Mrichchakatika


D)

Shakuntalam



Correct Answer :

Mrichchakatika


Explanation :

Kalidasa was a Classical Sanskrit author who is often considered ancient India's greatest poet and playwright.

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