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SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 40

SSC GD Const (English) - 22 Feb 2024 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q40

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A famous play, Abhijnana Shakuntalam was written by which of the following personalities?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Kalidasa.

  • The famous play Abhijnana Shakuntalam (The Recognition of Shakuntala) was written by the renowned Sanskrit poet and playwright Kalidasa.
  • It is one of the greatest works of classical Sanskrit literature and is based on an episode from the Mahabharata. The play beautifully narrates the love story of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala, highlighting themes of love, separation, and reunion.
  • He is often called the "Shakespeare of India" for his significant contributions to classical Sanskrit literature. His other notable works include Meghaduta (The Cloud Messenger), Raghuvamsa (The Dynasty of Raghu), and Kumarasambhava (The Birth of Kumara).