Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kinship, Caste and Class

Question:

Which statement is incorrect?

Options:

Works on astronomy and mathematics by Aryabhata and Varahamihira were composed between 400 CE and 500 CE in Sanskrit.

The Sanskrit plays, including the works of Kalidasa, were composed around 400 CE to 500 CE.

The major Dharmashastras were composed between c. 500-100 BCE in Sanskrit.

The compilation of Jaina works was done in Prakrit during 400 BCE to 500 CE.

Correct Answer:

The compilation of Jaina works was done in Prakrit during 400 BCE to 500 CE.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4- The compilation of Jaina works was done in Prakrit during 400 BCE to 500 CE

The compilation of the Jain works (in Prakrit) took place in the time period c. 400-500 CE and NOT 400 BCE to 500 CE.

Major compilations:

c. 400-500 CE: Sanskrit plays including the works of Kalidasa; works on astronomy and mathematics by Aryabhata and Varahamihira (in Sanskrit); compilation of Jaina works (in Prakrit)

c. 500-200 BCE:  Major Dharmasutras (in Sanskrit)