Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Patanjali wrote the famous commentary called 'Ashtadhyayi' on 'Mahabhashya' of Panini.
  2. Patanjali was the contemporary of the Indo-Greek ruler Menander.

Which statement(s) is/are correct regarding Patanjali who was a celebrated commentator on Sanskrit grammar?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Patañjali, the great grammarian, was the author of the Mahâbhâṣya, a commentary on Pâṇini's Aṣṭâdhyâyî. (Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.) Patanjali was the contemporary of Pushyamitra of Sunga Dynasty. (Hence, statement 2 is also incorrect.)

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