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  1. Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa?

    Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa?

    1. AKavyalankara
    2. BNatyashastra
    3. CMadhyama-vyayoga
    4. DMahabhashya
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C

    The correct answer is (C) Madhyama-vyayoga. Here's why:

    * Bhasa was an ancient Indian playwright believed to have predated Kalidasa. He is known for his Sanskrit plays, often characterized by their dramatic intensity and focus on emotions.

    * Madhyama-vyayoga (meaning 'The Middle One') is one of Bhasa's famous plays. It's part of a trilogy and tells a story from the Mahabharata.

    _Let's look at the other options:_

    * Kavyalankara is a work on Sanskrit poetics by the renowned scholar Bhamaha.

    * Natyashastra is the foundational text on Indian classical dance and drama, attributed to the sage Bharata Muni.

    * Mahabhashya is a comprehensive commentary on the Sanskrit grammar of Patanjali, based on Panini's Ashtadhyayi.

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