Literature – Ancient & Medieval

Here are some MCQs on Literature – Ancient & Medieval

1. In ancient Indian literature, who is considered the author of the epic Ramayana?

a) Valmiki

b) Vyasa

c) Kalidasa

d) Tulsidas

2. Which of the following is the oldest known epic in the world?

a) Mahabharata

b) Ramayana

c) Rigveda

d) Manusmriti

3. Which Sanskrit drama is attributed to Kalidasa?

a) Abhijnanasakuntalam

b) Raghuvamsa

c) Kumarasambhava

d) Shakuntala

4. Who is known as the “Adikavi” (first poet) of Sanskrit literature?

a) Valmiki

b) Kalidasa

c) Vyasa

d) Tulsidas

5. The “Panchatantra” is a collection of ancient Indian tales primarily associated with:

a) Buddhist teachings

b) Jain teachings

c) Hindu teachings

d) Sufi teachings