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Arrange the following works chronologically:
A. The Heart of Hindustan
B. Occasional Speeches and Writings
C. Eastern Religions and Western Thought
D. Dhamnutpada
E. The Principal Upanishads

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1. D,C,A,B,E
2. C,AEBD
3. B,C.,D,E A
4. A,C,DEB

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A. The Heart of Hindustan
Author: The author of "The Heart of Hindusthan" is Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Published: Early 1936
Context: The book is a collection of essays exploring various aspects of Hindu religion and philosophy.

C. Eastern Religions and Western Thought – By Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Published: 1939
Context: A comparative philosophy text analyzing how Eastern (especially Indian) religious ideas contrast and align with Western philosophies.

D. Dhammapada (here written as "Dhamnutpada", likely a typo)
Date: Ancient – around 3rd century BCE
Context: A foundational Buddhist scripture, part of the Pali Canon. However, it was translated or popularized in English in later modern editions.
Since the question is about chronological publication of these works, it likely refers to English publications or modern compilations rather than original composition.

E. The Principal Upanishads – Translated/compiled by S. Radhakrishnan
Published: 1953
Context: Scholarly and widely cited translation of major Upanishads with commentary. Reflects mature Indian philosophy.

B. Occasional Speeches and Writings – By S. Radhakrishnan
Published: 1969
Context: Collection of his speeches and essays written over time, compiled post his presidency.

Chronological Order (based on modern publications / compilations):
A. The Heart of Hindustan – 1936
C. Eastern Religions and Western Thought – 1939
D. Dhammapada (modern publication) – generally comes after C in popular editions
E. The Principal Upanishads – 1953
B. Occasional Speeches and Writings – 1969
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