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Topic classical literature
Asked 6 times in CSE, peaking in 2016.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 6 of 6 PYQs
- Most asked in 2016
- Recurs across 1 years (2016–2016)
Across exams
CSE · 6How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (5 of 6) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
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CSE2016
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
- A Swapnavasavadatta
- B Malavikagnimitra ✓
- C Meghadoota
- D Ratnavali
✓ Correct answer: (B)
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CSE
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
- A Swapnavasavadatta
- B Malavikagnimitra ✓
- C Meghadoota
- D Ratnavali
✓ Correct answer: (B)
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CSE
The oldest Hindu epic is
- A Mahabhashya
- B Ramayana ✓
- C Ashtadhyayi
- D Mahabharata
✓ Correct answer: (B)
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