SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 35

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 25 June 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q35

Kathasaritasagara, a collection of stories, was written in which of the following languages?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Sanskrit.

The "Kathasaritsagara," meaning "Ocean of the Streams of Stories," is a celebrated collection of Indian legends, fairy tales, and folk tales. It was famously composed in Sanskrit by the Kashmiri Shaivite Brahmin Somadeva in the 11th century CE. This monumental work is known for its vast array of interwoven narratives, offering a rich tapestry of ancient Indian culture, morality, and imagination.