Q. During the period of which of the following was ‘Panchtantra’ written?
(a) Nandas
(b) Mauryas
(c) Guptas
(d) Sungas
Ans: (c) Guptas
Explanation: The correct option is (c) Guptas.
The Panchatantra is a collection of animal fables and moral stories that originated in ancient India. It is believed to have been written during the period of the Gupta Empire, which existed from approximately the 4th century to the 6th century CE. The Guptas were known for their patronage of literature, art, and scholarship, and it was during this period that many significant works in various fields, including literature, were produced. The Panchatantra is one of the notable literary works from that era.
