Q. Two Sanskrit epics, the Mahabharata and Ramayana had been popular for a very long time. Consider the following statements:

1. Both the Puranas and the Mahabharata are supposed to have been compiled by Vyasa.
2. Valmiki is recognised as the author of the Sanskrit Ramayana.

Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Two Sanskrit epics, the Mahabharata and Ramayana had been popular for a very long time. The Mahabharata is about a war fought between the Kauravas and Pandavas, who were cousins. Both the Puranas and the Mahabharata are supposed to have been compiled by Vyasa. The Bhagavad Gita, was also included in the Mahabharata. The Ramayana is about Rama, a prince of Kosala, who was sent into exile. His wife Sita was abducted by the king of Lanka, named Ravana, and Rama had to fight a battle to get her back. He won and returned to Ayodhya, the capital of Kosala, after his victory. Valmiki is recognised as the author of the Sanskrit Ramayana.

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