Which of the following statements is correct about Malavikagnimitram?
Statement I: It was compiled by Kalidasa.
Statement II: It describes Agnimitra, son of Pushyamitra, as belonging to the Baimbika kula and the Baudhayana Srauta Sutra represents the Baimbikayah as Kashyapas.

The correct answer is: (c) Both I and II

Explanation:
Statement I is correct: Malavikagnimitram is the first play written by Kalidasa, the great classical Sanskrit poet and dramatist of the Gupta Age.
Statement II is correct: The play revolves around King Agnimitra, the son of Pushyamitra Shunga, and contains references to his Baimbika kula (clan). The Baudhayana Srauta Sutra indeed relates the Baimbikayah lineage to the Kashyapa gotra, reinforcing the traditional genealogical claims.

Information Booster:
• Malavikagnimitram literally means "Malavika and Agnimitra", narrating the love story between King Agnimitra and court dancer Malavika.
• The play is structured in five acts, typical of Sanskrit Nataka tradition.
• Kalidasa’s other two plays are Abhijnanasakuntalam and Vikramorvashiyam.
• Kalidasa is known for blending history, romance, and divine elements with poetic excellence.

Additional Information:
• Pushyamitra Shunga: Founder of the Shunga dynasty after the fall of the Mauryas.
• The Malavikagnimitram provides valuable insight into court life, traditions, and dynastic affiliations of ancient India.