Question
Who wrote the great Indian literary works 'Meghdoot' and 'Abhijanam Shakuntalam'?
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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Kalidas
Literary Works Attributed to Kalidas
The question asks to identify the author of the renowned Indian literary works, 'Meghdoot' and 'Abhijanam Shakuntalam'. These classic Sanskrit compositions are widely attributed to one of ancient India's most celebrated poets and playwrights.
Kalidas is recognized as the masterful writer behind both 'Meghdoot' (The Cloud Messenger), a lyrical poem, and 'Abhijanam Shakuntalam' (The Recognition of Shakuntala), a prominent Sanskrit play. His contributions significantly shaped classical Indian literature.Was this answer helpful?
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