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2003 · Q42Art & CultureLiterature & Languageseasy

‘Mrichchhakatika’ an ancient Indian book written by Shudraka deals with

  1. (a)The love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan
  2. (b)The victory of Chandragupta II over the Shaka Kshatrapas of western India
  3. (c)The military expeditions and exploits of Samudragupta
  4. (d)The love affair between a Gupta King and a princess of Kamarupa
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Official answer(a) The love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan

2023 · Q44Art & CultureLiterature & Languagesmoderate

Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?

  1. (a)Kings employing women bodyguards
  2. (b)Learned persons assembling in royal courts to discuss religious and philosophical matters
  3. (c)Young girls keeping watch over agricultural fields and driving away birds and animals
  4. (d)A king defeated in a battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death
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Official answer(d) A king defeated in a battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death