Literature – Ancient & Medieval

16. Which ancient Indian text is considered the foundation of Ayurveda (Indian traditional medicine)?

a) Charaka Samhita

b) Arthashastra

c) Natyashastra

d) Kamasutra

17. Who is known as the “Sage of Kanchi” and is the author of the “Chaturvimsati Prakarana”?

a) Adi Shankaracharya

b) Ramanuja

c) Madhvacharya

d) Vallabhacharya

18. “Kamba Ramayanam” is a Tamil version of the epic Ramayana written by:

a) Kalidasa

b) Valmiki

c) Tulsidas

d) Kambar

19. Which ancient Indian poet’s works include “Meghaduta” and “Ritusamhara”?

a) Kalidasa

b) Valmiki

c) Tulsidas

d) Vyasa

20. Who is known as the “Sage of Avadh” and is the author of the epic Ramcharitmanas?

a) Valmiki

b) Kalidasa

c) Tulsidas

d) Vyasa