SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 53

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th March 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q53

The ........ is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft economic policy and military strategy that was written in Sanskrit. Kautilya is traditionally credited as the author of the text.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Arthashastra

  • The Arthashastra is an ancient Indian Sanskrit treatise on statecraft, economic policy and military strategy. 
  • Kautilya, also identified as Vishnugupta and Chanakya, is traditionally credited as the author of the text.