Q. Consider the following statements:
1.He is referred to as Adi Kavi.
2.He is credited with composing the Ramayana.
3.Pargat Diwas is celebrated annually to commemorate his birth anniversary.
Who among the following has been described above?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation – Valmiki is referred to as Adi Kavi, which translates to the “first/original poet” in Sanskrit. He is credited with composing the Ramayana, one of the earliest and most revered epic poems in the Sanskrit literary tradition. Valmiki Jayanti, also known as Pargat Diwas, is celebrated annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashvin (September-October).
Source: Forum IAS
