With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs: 1. Devichandragupta — Bilhana 2.…

With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs: 1. Devichandragupta — Bilhana 2. Hammira-Mahakavya — Nayachandra Suri 3. Milinda-panha — Nagarjuna 4. Nitivakyamrita — Somadeva Suri. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four

Solution

Per the official UPSC key, the answer is D. Note: Devichandraguptam is commonly attributed to Vishakhadatta (not Bilhana) and Milinda-panha to Nagasena (not Nagarjuna) — many coaching keys answered B. UPSC's official key marks D.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2023

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