Literature: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Art and Culture)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Literature (Art and Culture). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2002Art and Culture · Literature
Q1. The ancient Indian play Mudrarakshasa of Visakh-adutt has its subject on:
Explanation
Mudrarakshasa by Vishakhadatta is a political drama revolving around the strategic acumen of Chanakya (Kautilya) in securing Chandragupta Maurya’s rise to power. The play narrates the clever maneuvering by Chanakya to win over Rakshasa, a loyal minister of the Nanda dynasty, to Chandragupta’s side. It provides valuable insights into Mauryan administrative policies and the importance of realpolitik during this era.
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2002
(d) the court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Literature?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Literature (Art and Culture), asked from 1996 to 2024. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
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Questions on Literature (Art and Culture) are available for 8 years, from 1996 to 2024. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
