Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

By which name Chanakya was known in his childhood?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Vishnugupta

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Vishnugupta”.
Chanakya was known as Vishnugupta in his childhood. So, the correct answer is (3) Vishnugupta.

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