A
3 4 1 2
B
4 3 2 1
C
4 3 1 2
D
3 4 2 1
Correct answer: (a) 3 4 1 2
Explanation
- A
3 4 1 2
3 4 1 2. Trivikrama Bhatta — Nala Champu; Somadeva — Kathasaritsagara; Jayadeva — Gita Govinda; Kshemendra — Brihatkathamanjari.
- B
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1. Swaps champu and katha pairs.
- C
4 3 1 2
4 3 1 2. Trivikrama still on Kathasaritsagara.
- D
3 4 2 1
3 4 2 1. First two right; Jayadeva and Kshemendra swapped.
Summary. Official key is (a) 3 4 1 2. Nala Champu, Kathasaritsagara, Gita Govinda, Brihatkathamanjari. Also note: Nala Champu — Trivikrama Bhatta; 10th c; Kathasaritsagara — Somadeva; Kashmir; Gita Govinda — Jayadeva; 12th c. Bengal; Brihatkathamanjari — Kshemendra’s Sanskrit retelling.
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