Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2010 GS-I
Question

Who had composed the "Gita Govinda"?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Jayadeva

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jayadeva”.

The Gita Govinda is a work composed by the 12th-century Hindu poet, Jayadeva.

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