Answer: B

Explanation:

Milindapahano is a Buddhist text, which records a dialogue between the Indo-Greek ruler Menander (Milinda) and the Buddhist philosopher Nagasena. This text got its name Milindapahano from the questions asked by Menander to Nagasena. It is a text written in Pali language. In this book, the answers given by Nagasena to Menander's questions are mentioned.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Thiruvalluvar composed the famous book 'Kural'. Many aspects of life have been discussed in this poetic book. Thiruvalluvar was a famous Tamil poet and philosopher.

His contribution to Tamil literature is noteworthy. Kural (Tirukkural) is a book based on ethics in Tamil literature, which discusses ideal household life, moral education and leading a holy life.

Answer: C

Explanation:

Bhaktimargi saints gave their sermons in the language of the common people, due to which they reached more and more people. Kabir, Nanak, Namdev, Surdas, Tulsidas etc. were prominent among the Bhakti saints. Brij Bhasha and Awadhi were the two major dialects of Hindi during the Bhakti period. surdas's works are mostly in Bhojpuri. Malik Muhammad Jayasi composed Padmavat in Awadhi language.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Tamil Ramayana was composed by Kamban. Ponna composed Shantipurana, which contains the life story of the 16th Jain Tirthankara. Kulasekhara was an Alwar saint who ruled the Chera kingdom in the ninth century. His work 'Mukundamala' is written in Sanskrit. Ranna had composed Ajitha Purana and Gadayuddha. Pampa, Ponna and Ranna are called the three gems of Kannada literature.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Amir Khusro is considered to be the father of Qawwali music popular in India. Apart from this, Amir Khusro is also considered the father of Ghazal, Khayal and Tarana. Amir Khusro is called 'Toti-e-Hind' i.e. 'Parrot of India'. He was born in 1253 AD in Etah, Uttar Pradesh. He was a great musician, historian and poet. He had seen the rule of 8 Sultans. He is also credited with the invention of Khari Boli.