Language used by women and Shudras in Sanskrit plays — UPSC Prelims PYQ 1995

In Sanskrit plays written during the Gupta Period women and sudras speak

1. Sanskrit
2. Prakrit
3. Pali
4. Sauraseni

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• In Sanskrit plays of the Gupta period, women and Shudras generally spoke in Prakrit, while Sanskrit was primarily used by elite male characters.

Answer: (b) Prakrit