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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2020 — General Studies · Question 30 of 200

Q30
History of IndiaGupta & Post-Gupta Period
Which of the following clearly defines 'Mitakshara'?
  1. a.A work on astronomy
  2. b.A treatise on ancient Hindu law of inheritance
  3. c.A text on agriculture
  4. d.A compendium on medicine

Answer: (B) A treatise on ancient Hindu law of inheritance

The Mitakshara, written by Vijnaneshwara, is a major commentary on inheritance and property law and forms the basis of one of the two main schools of classical Hindu law.