SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 71

SSC CPO - 28 June 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q71

In Andhra region, who among the following translated a few portions of Mahabharata in Telugu?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Nanniah. 

In the Andhra region, Nanniah is known for translating portions of the Mahabharata into Telugu. He was one of the earliest and most prominent figures in the Telugu literary tradition. Nanniah's translation of the Mahabharata helped make the epic more accessible to the Telugu-speaking audience, contributing significantly to the cultural and literary heritage of Andhra Pradesh. His work is considered a milestone in Telugu literature, as it marked the beginning of the translation of major Sanskrit texts into the regional language.