UPSC CSE Prelims 1997

Correct Option (B)

The correct matches are as follows:

• A. Varahamihira: An ancient Indian astronomer and astrologer, authored the Brihat-Samhita, an encyclopedic Sanskrit text covering astronomy, astrology, and other sciences. Thus, A-3.
• B. Vishakhadatta: A Sanskrit poet and playwright, is credited with Devi-Chandraguptam, a historical play of which only fragments survive. Thus, B-4.
• C. Sudraka: A Sanskrit playwright, is the author of Mrichchhakatika (The Little Clay Cart), a renowned drama depicting social life. Thus, C-2.
• D. Bilhana: A Kashmiri poet, composed the Vikramankadeva-Charita, an epic poem in praise of the Western Chalukya King Vikramaditya VI. Thus, D-5.

Therefore, the correct combination is A-3, B-4, C-2, D-5.

Incorrect Options

Options (A), (C), and (D) present incorrect pairings of authors with their respective literary works, deviating from established historical and literary records.