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Q · Language and LiteratureMedium · 45s
Consider the following pairs: 1. Panini — Ashtadhyayi 2. Patanjali — Mahabhashya 3. Bana — Harshacharita Which of the pairs are correctly matched?
TopicLanguage and Literature
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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All three are correct. Panini: Ashtadhyayi (grammar); Patanjali: Mahabhashya (commentary); Bana: Harshacharita (biography).
Final Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3