UPSC 2020: With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga. 2. Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana. 3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta – II. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is option (c): 3 only. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2020, GS Paper 1, as Question 36. It falls under Art & Culture > Literature & Languages.

This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.

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