Chronologically arrange the following Sanskrit texts (starting from the earliest):

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Brihat Samhita of Varahmihir
Sushrut Samhita
Ashtadhyayi of Panini
Natyashastra of Bharat

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 4, 2, 3
(b) 4, 3, 1, 2
(c) 3, 2, 4, 1
(d) 2, 3, 1, 4

Vimal Swarnkar · Accepted Answer

(c) 3, 2, 4, 1. Ashtadhyayi (Panini, ~5th–4th c. BCE) → Sushruta Samhita (core ~6th c. BCE–early CE) → Natyashastra (~200 BCE–200 CE) → Brihat Samhita (Varahamihira, 6th c. CE). Order 3, 2, 4, 1 → (c).

Answer

(a) 1, 4, 2, 3

Answer

(b) 4, 3, 1, 2

Answer

(d) 2, 3, 1, 4

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2020 General Studies Q80: Chronologically arrange the following Sanskrit texts (starting from…

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