Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1992 GS-I
Question

Which is here is all over, Which is not here is nowhere", is the statement given in the text?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Mahabharata

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mahabharata”.
The statement "Which is here is all over, Which is not here is nowhere" is found in the Mahabharata.

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