Previous Year Question
Who wrote the stories of the Panchatantra?
A.
Tulsidas
B.
Valmiki
C.
Ved Vyasa
D.
Vishnu Sharma
Correct Answer: D
Detailed Solution
The Panchatantra is a famous Sanskrit collection of didactic stories and is traditionally attributed to Vishnu Sharma. Its stories use animals and other characters to teach practical wisdom, conduct and statecraft. A well-known English translation of the work was produced by Arthur W. Ryder.
Fact: The word Panchatantra literally refers to five treatises or five sections.