literature hard MCQ

The 'Epic of King Gesar', considered one of the longest epic poems in the world, is central to the folklore of which region?

  1. Mongolia and Tibet
  2. Japan and Korea
  3. Polynesia
  4. Sub-Saharan Africa

Answer: Mongolia and Tibet

The Epic of King Gesar is a living oral tradition in Tibet and Mongolia, recounting the magical and martial exploits of the legendary King Gesar of Ling.

Topic World Mythology & Epics
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL