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Match the following ancient Indian literary texts with their respective authors: List-I (Text) A. Ashtadhyayi B. Mahabhasya C. Swapnavasavadatta D. Malavikagnimitram List-II (Author) 1. Panini 2. Patanjali 3. Bhasa 4. Kalidasa
A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4✓ Correct Answer
B. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
C. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
D. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
💡 Solution & Explanation
Panini authored the foundational Sanskrit grammar text Ashtadhyayi, while Patanjali wrote Mahabhasya as a commentary on it. Bhasa and Kalidasa wrote celebrated classical Sanskrit dramas including Swapnavasavadatta and Malavikagnimitram respectively. Matching ancient literary texts with authors is a common pattern in history question papers.
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