Q48 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Which one of the following books is NOT written by Kalidas?1.Meghaduta2.Raghuvamsam3.Shringar ShatakSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

A 1 and 2
B Only 3
C 2 and 3.
D Only 1

Correct answer: (b) Only 3

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2

    1 and 2. Meghaduta and Raghuvamsam are Kalidasa’s.

  2. B

    Only 3

    Only 3. Shringar Shataka is Bhartrihari’s, not Kalidasa’s.

  3. C

    2 and 3.

    2 and 3. Raghuvamsam is Kalidasa’s.

  4. D

    Only 1

    Only 1. Meghaduta is Kalidasa’s.

Summary. Official key is (b) only 3. Shringar Shataka is not Kalidasa. Meghaduta and Raghuvamsam are.

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