Literature – Ancient & Medieval

6. The Puranas are a genre of ancient Indian texts that primarily contain:

a) Religious myths and legends

b) Historical accounts

c) Philosophical treatises

d) Legal codes

7. Which of the following is a medieval Indian literary work written in the Tamil language?

a) Ramcharitmanas

b) Mahabharata

c) Silappadikaram

d) Manusmriti

8. The Bhakti movement in medieval India was primarily associated with:

a) Sufi mystics

b) Buddhist monks

c) Hindu devotional poets

d) Jain ascetics

9. Who is known as the “Bhakti Saint of Maharashtra” and is the author of the Abhangas?

a) Tulsidas

b) Sant Kabir

c) Mirabai

d) Sant Tukaram

10. “Rasmanjari” and “Ritusamhara” are two notable works of which ancient Indian poet?

a) Valmiki

b) Kalidasa

c) Tulsidas

d) Mirabai