Q. With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?

Answer: (d) Maagadha

In the cultural history of India, the memorizing and recitation of chronicles, dynastic histories, and epic tales was the profession of the Magadha and Sutas. Magadha and Sutas were descendants of priestly families of the Vedic period.
Agraharika” was a person who oversaw or managed lands or villages (Agrahara) that were granted to Brahmins as endowments, either for their subsistence, settlement, or religious purposes.
“Parivrajaka” refers to a wandering ascetic or renunciant, someone who has left their home and worldly attachments to pursue spiritual goals through detachment and wandering.
Shramana is one who renounces the world and leads an ascetic life for the purpose of spiritual development and liberation.
- Shramana is a wandering monk in certain ascetic traditions of ancient India including Jainism, Buddhism, and Ājīvikism. Famous śramaṇas include Mahavira and Gautama Buddha.