SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 45

SSC MTS Previous Year - 05 August 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q45

Which of the following is an ancient book written by Banabhatta?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

1. Kadambari is a lyrical prose romance that narrates the love story of Kadambari, a Gandharva princess, and Chandrapida, a prince who is eventually revealed to be the moon god.

2. It was substantially composed by Bāṇabhaṭṭa in the first half of the 7th century CE.