Which ancient text, attributed to the sage Vyasa, is a central epic of ancient India and consists of 100,000 verses in 18 parvas (books)?
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Correct answer: A
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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Mahabharata.
The ancient text attributed to the sage Vyasa that is a central epic of ancient India is the Mahabharata. It consists of approximately 100,000 verses and is divided into 18 parvas (books). The Mahabharata is one of the longest epic poems in world literature and includes the famous Bhagavad Gita as a part of its text. It narrates the story of the Kurukshetra War and the fates of the Kaurava and Pandava princes.