Question

Arrange in chronological order: Pliny, Indica, Ptolemy, Geography, Vatsyayana, Mitra Mela.

• A. Pliny, Indica, Ptolemy, Vatsyayana, Mitra Mela
• B. Indica, Ptolemy, Pliny, Vatsyayana, Mitra Mela
• C. Indica, Pliny, Ptolemy, Vatsyayana, Mitra Mela
• D. Indica, Pliny, Vatsyayana, Ptolemy, Mitra Mela

Hint:

Start with ancient texts on India and move forward to modern revolutionary movements.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

• Indica by Megasthenes (4th century BCE) was an early account of India by a Greek ambassador.
• Pliny the Elder (1st century CE) wrote Natural History, describing India based on secondhand accounts.
• Ptolemy (2nd century CE) compiled Geography, which included information on India.
• Vatsyayana (3rd century CE) wrote the Kamasutra, an ancient Indian text on relationships and philosophy.
• Mitra Mela, a revolutionary organization, was founded in 1899 CE by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar to resist British rule.