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Q52. In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta period, women and Sudras speak:

In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta period, women and Sudras speak:

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1995 • Ancient History

Correct Answer: Option (B) — Prakrit

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In classical Sanskrit drama of the Gupta era (e.g., plays of Kalidasa and Shudraka), high-status male characters (such as kings, ministers, and Brahmins) spoke standard classical Sanskrit, whereas women and characters from lower social strata (Sudras) spoke various dialects of Prakrit (such as Sauraseni or Magadhi Prakrit) to reflect contemporary social stratification and realism.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1995 (Q52)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicAncient History → Gupta Empire
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Prakrit

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1995 GS Paper I Question 52 (Ancient History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1995 Ancient History (Gupta Empire) question is Option (B): "Prakrit". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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