Question

Who among the following was the author of Mahabharat?

• A. Maharishi Parashar
• B. Maharishi Balmiki
• C. Maharishi Ved Vyasa
• D. Maharishi Bhardwaj

Hint:

Maharishi Ved Vyasa is revered for composing both the Mahabharata and compiling the Vedas.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the author of Mahabharata.
Maharishi Ved Vyasa is regarded as the author of the Mahabharata, one of the two great epics of ancient India.

Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (A) Maharishi Parashar: He was a sage and the father of Vyasa, but not the author of the Mahabharata.
- (B) Maharishi Balmiki: He is the author of the Ramayana, not the Mahabharata.
- (C) Maharishi Ved Vyasa: This is the correct answer. Vyasa is credited with composing the Mahabharata.
- (D) Maharishi Bhardwaj: He is known for his contributions to Vedic texts but not for composing the Mahabharata.

Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (C) Maharishi Ved Vyasa.