Multiple choice general knowledge

The game of snakes and ladders was invented by __________

  1. Alfred Siemens

  2. Gyandev

  3. Warren Fastings

  4. Aryabhatta
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Snakes and Ladders was invented by the 13th century Indian saint Gyandev as 'Moksha Patam' to teach children about virtues (ladders) and vices (snakes). It was later colonialized and modified by the British. Alfred Siemens and Warren Fastings are not associated with this game, and Aryabhatta was a mathematician-astronomer.

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