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Question No. 52Interactive Test Mode
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Q52. Mrichchhakatika an ancient Indian book written by Shudraka deals with:

Mrichchhakatika an ancient Indian book written by Shudraka deals with:

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — the love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan

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Mrichchhakatika ('The Little Clay Cart'), written by King Shudraka, is a Sanskrit drama set in Ujjayini that revolves around the love affair between Charudatta, an impoverished but noble Brahmin merchant, and Vasantasena, a wealthy and cultured courtesan.

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Mrichchhakatika is renowned for breaking traditional royal themes by focusing on commoners and urban social life—specifically the merchant Charudatta and courtesan Vasantasena.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2003 (Q52)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicArt and Culture → Literature & Languages
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — the love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2003 Q52

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2003 GS Paper I Question 52 (Art and Culture)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2003 Art and Culture (Literature & Languages) question is Option (A): "the love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2003 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Art and Culture" and micro-topic "Literature & Languages". You can explore all repeated questions from Literature & Languages in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Mrichchhakatika is renowned for breaking traditional royal themes by focusing on commoners and urban social life—specifically the merchant Charudatta and courtesan Vasantasena.

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