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Ancient literature

Asked 2 times in CDS over 3 years (2022–2025), peaking in 2025.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2022–2025
Span
2025
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CDS — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2025
  • Recurs across 2 years (2022–2025)

Across exams

CDS · 2

How the concept evolved

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Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

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Sample questions

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CDS2025
Which one among the following is the earliest text ?
  1. A Natyashastra of Bharata
  2. B Sushruta Samhita
  3. C Ashtadhyayi ✓
  4. D Manusmriti
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Ancient India
CDS2022
The Tolkappiyam is
  1. A A work of grammar. ✓
  2. B A Tamil poem in praise of Rajendra Chola.
  3. C An ancient didactic work in Tamil.
  4. D A drama composed by a Chera King.
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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