Most Important Questions on Ancient Era Literature

Literature of history subjects like book’s name, author’s name, and other related questions is an important part of government exams in the current scenario. Some questions were asked about the topic” Literature of the Ancient History” in government exams like SSC CGL, RAILWAYS, BANKING, and other related exams. So following we are presenting some important questions based on the topic  “Literature of the Ancient History”. These questions will help in the upcoming government exams.

Que 1. Which of the following is an astronomical text?

(a) Natyashastra
(b) Prabandh Kosh
(c) Raghuvansh
(d) Brihat Samhita

Ans. (d) Brihat Samhita
Explanation – Brihat Samhita was composed by Varaha Mihira. This is an astronomical book.

Que 2. Which of the following is an Ayurvedic text?

(a) Natyashastra
(b) Ashtanga Hridaya
(c) Raghuvansh
(d) Brihat Samhita

Ans. (b) Ashtanga Hridaya
Explanation – Ashtanga Hridaya was composed by Vagbhata. This is an Ayurvedic text.

Que 3. Which one of the following is the main text of Sanskrit grammar?

(a) Katantra
(b) Ashtanga Hridaya
(c) Raghuvansh
(d) Brihat Samhita

Ans. (a) Katantra
Explanation – Katantra is a major text of Sanskrit grammar. It was composed by Shivavarman.

Que 4. Which one of the following texts is based on sculpture?

(a) Katantra
(b) Manasollasa
(c) Raghuvansh
(d) Brihat Samhita

Ans. (b) Manasollasa
Explanation – Manasollasa is a major text based on sculpture. Its author is Someshwar.

Que 5. Which one of the following texts are not based on philosophy?

(a) Vaisheshik
(b) Nyayashastra
(c) Mimansha
(d) Mrichhakatikam

Ans. (d) Mrichhakatikam
Explanation – Mrichhakatikam was composed by Shudraka. This is a play.

Que 6. Which of the following texts was composed by Brahmagupta?

(a) Vedanga Jyotish
(b) Nagananda
(c) Ratnavali
(d) Priyadarsika

Ans. (a) Vedanga Jyotish
Explanation – Vedanga Jyotish Granth was composed by Brahmagupta. This is an astronomical book.

Que 7. Which of the following texts was not composed by Harshavardhana?

(a) Vedanga Jyotish
(b) Nagananda
(c) Ratnavali
(d) Priyadarsika

Ans. (a) Vedanga Jyotish
Explanation – Vedanga Jyotish Granth was composed by Brahmagupta. This is an astronomical book. Harshavardhana is the author of all other texts given in the options.

Que 8. Which of the following texts was not composed by Rajasekhara?

(a) Bal Ramayana
(b) Har Vilas
(c) Ratnavali
(d) Bhuvan Kosh

Ans. (c) Ratnavali
Explanation – Ratnavali Granth was not composed by Rajasekhara. This text was composed by Harshavardhana.

Que 9. Which of the following texts was composed by Rajasekhara?

(a) Viddhasalabhanjika
(b) Nagananda
(c) Ratnavali
(d) Priyadarsika

Ans. (a)  Viddhasalabhanjika
Explanation – The author of the book  Viddhasalabhanjika is Rajasekhara.

Que 10. Which of the following texts is dedicated to Goddess Parvati?

(a) Vedanga Jyotish
(b) Nagananda
(c) Ratnavali
(d) Priyadarsika

Ans. (b) Nagananda
Explanation – Nagananda Granth is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. This book was composed by Harshavardhana.

Que 11. Who is the author of the book “Krityakalpataru”?

(a) Lakshmidhara
(b) Harshavardhana
(c) Someshwar
(d) Rajasekhara

Ans. (a) Lakshmidhara
Explanation – The author of the book “Kritykalpataru” is Lakshmidhara. In this book, there is a mention of the governance system of Gahadwal King Govind Chandra.

Que 12. Who is the author of the book “Shringaar Shatak”?

(a) Lakshmidhara
(b) Harshavardhana
(c) Someshwar
(d) Bhritahari

Ans. (d) Bhritahari
Explanation – The author of the book called “Shringaar Shatak” is Bhritahari.

Que 13. Who is the author of the book “Kamasutra”?

(a) Lakshmidhara
(b) Harshavardhana
(c) Someshwar
(d) Vatsyayana

Ans. (d) Vatsyayana
Explanation – The author of the book “Kamasutra” is Vatsyayana. In this book, all the aspects of “Kamajivan” have been described.

Que 14. Who is the author of the book “Brihatkathakosh”?

(a) Harishena
(b) Harshavardhana
(c) Someshwar
(d) Vatsyayana

Ans. (a) Harishena
Explanation – The author of the book “Brihatkathakosh” is Harishena.

Que 15. Which of the following texts was not composed by Bhritahari?

(a) Nitishatak
(b) Bhaktisataka
(c) Shringar Shatak
(d) Nagananda

Ans. (d) Nagananda
Explanation – The author of the texts Nitishatak, Bhaktisataka, and Shringar Shatak is Bhritahari. While the author of Nagananda is Harshavardhana.

Que 16. Who is the author of the book “Kuvalayamala”?

(a) Harishena
(b) Harshavardhana
(c) Udyotan Suri
(d) Vatsyayan

Ans. (c) Udyotan Suri
Explanation – The author of the book “Kuvalayamala” is Udyotan Suri.

Que 17. Which of the following texts was not composed by Bilhana?

(a) Vikramankadevacharita
(b) Karnasundari
(c) Chaur panchesika
(d) Kuvalayamala

Ans. (d) Kuvalayamala
Explanation – Bilhana is the author of Vikramankadevacharita, Karnasundari, and Chaur Pancheshika texts. While the author of Kuvalayamala Granth is Udyotan Suri.

Que 18. Which of the following writers did not write a commentary on Yajnavalkya Smriti?

(a) Aparak
(b) Vishwaroop
(c) Vigyaneshwar
(d) Somdev

Ans. (d) Somdev
Explanation – Aparaka, Vishwaroop, and Vigyaneshwar have written commentaries on Yajnavalkya Smriti. Somdev did not write a commentary on Yajnavalkya Smriti.

Que 19. Who is the author of the book “Adi Purana”?

(a) Harishena
(b) Jensen
(c) Udyotan Suri
(d) Vatsyayan

Ans. (b) Jensen
Explanation – The author of the book “Adi Purana” is Jensen.

Que 20. Which of the following texts was not composed by Somdev?

(a) Kathakosh
(b) Lalit Vigraha Raj
(c) Nitivakyamrtam
(d) Nagananda

Ans. (d) Nagananda
Explanation – Nagananda Granth was not composed by Somdev. Harshavardhana is the author of Nagananda.