SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 32

SSC CHSL - 16th October 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q32

Who is the author of 'Malavikagnimitram'?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Kalidasa.

  • The Mālavikāgnimitram (Sanskrit, meaning Mālavikā and Agnimitra) is a Sanskrit play by Kālidāsa. It was his first play.
  • Kalidasa's Mālavikāgnimitram is based on some events of the reign of Pushyamitra Shunga.