UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 51
Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa ?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (Madhyama-vyayoga)
Explanation: Madhyama-vyayoga is a Sanskrit one-act drama attributed to the classical playwright Bhasa, known for plays drawing on epic narratives.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-Kavyalankara is a work on poetics associated with Bhamaha.
B. Incorrect-Natyashastra is the foundational dramaturgical text attributed to Bharata Muni.
C. Correct-Madhyama-vyayoga is attributed to Bhasa.
D. Incorrect-Mahabhashya is Patanjali’s grammatical commentary.