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CGPSC 2017 · Question 28 of 100

Read the following statement : 1. Harisena was the famous poet of Sarnudragupta's Court. 2. He composed the epic 'Devichandraguptam'. 3. He was also the author of 'Prayagaprashasti'. Select the correct answer :

General Knowledge

  1. A1, 2 and are correct
  2. B1 and 2 are correct
  3. C2 and 3 are correct
  4. D1 and 3 are correctCorrect
  5. EOnly 1 is correct

Answer: D. 1 and 3 are correct

Explanation

Let's carefully examine each statement provided in the question to determine its accuracy regarding Harisena, a significant figure in the court of Emperor Samudragupta. Harisena: Court Poet of Samudragupta Statement 1: "Harisena was the famous poet of Samudragupta's Court." Harisena was indeed a prominent poet, a high-ranking official (Mahasandhivigrahika, Kumaramatya, and Khadya-tapakika), and...

Source: CGPSC 2017 official paper

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