With reference to the literary creations of ancient India, which of the following pairs is correct?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Mudrarakshasa - Vishakhadatta.
Explanation:
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Mrichchhakatika was written by Shudraka, not Panini. It is a famous ancient Sanskrit play.
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Kādambari is a classic Sanskrit prose romance written by Banabhatta, not Kautilya.
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Mālavikāgnimitram is a Sanskrit play by Kalidasa, not Vishnu Sharma.
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Mudrarakshasa is a political drama written by Vishakhadatta, making this pair correct.
Summary of correct authors:
| Work | Author |
|---|---|
| Mrichchhakatika | Shudraka |
| Kādambari | Banabhatta |
| Mālavikāgnimitram | Kalidasa |
| Mudrarakshasa | Vishakhadatta |