Consider the following pairs:

Yajnavalkya-smriti Official law-book of the Guptas

Narada-smriti Earlier work than Yajnavalkya-smriti

Mahabharata Final redaction during Gupta period

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Question

Yajnavalkya-smriti: This text is indeed regarded as one of the official law-books of the Gupta period, reflecting the legal and ethical standards of the time.
Narada-smriti: It is considered to be an earlier work than the Yajnavalkya-smriti and is significant in the evolution of Dharmashastra literature.
Mahabharata: The Gupta period is noted for the final redaction of this epic, marking a moment in the preservation and transmission of Indian literary heritage.

Thus, all three pairs are correct.

GKToday Admin · Accepted Answer

All three pairs

Yajnavalkya-smriti: This text is indeed regarded as one of the official law-books of the Gupta period, reflecting the legal and ethical standards of the time.
Narada-smriti: It is considered to be an earlier work than the Yajnavalkya-smriti and is significant in the evolution of Dharmashastra literature.
Mahabharata: The Gupta period is noted for the final redaction of this epic, marking a moment in the preservation and transmission of Indian literary heritage.

Thus, all three pairs are correct.

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Yajnavalkya-smriti	Official law-book of the Guptas
Narada-smriti	Earlier work than Yajnavalkya-smriti
Mahabharata	Final redaction during Gupta period