SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 29

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

1. Renowned for his military prowess, administrative acumen, and support of the arts, Krishnadeva Raya ruled the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509 until 1529.
2. He wrote the influential Telugu novel Amuktamalyada, which provides insights into politics and statecraft. The term "statecraft" describes the ideologies and practices of state governance, such as economic policies, military planning, and diplomacy.
3. Amuktamalyada is renowned for its masterful poetry and its examination of moral and political issues while fusing devotion with common sense.
4. Krishnadeva Raya's vision of a just and wealthy kingdom, which prioritizes welfare, good government, and cultural patronage, is also reflected in the work.