Ancient History PYQ 181 of 208 · Ancient Literature

What is the name of Megasthenes’ book?

  1. AEconomics
  2. BRig Veda
  3. CPurana
  4. DIndica

47th BPSC (Pre) 2005

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Correct answer: (d) Indica

Explanation

Indica. Megasthenes is the most useful of the Greek writers on Mauryan India, alongside Nearchus, Onesicritus and Aristobulus.

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