Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2020 GS-I
Question

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list:

List I List II
(Mahajanpadas) (Capitals)
A) Matsya 1) Mathura
B) Kuru 2) Potan
C) Sursena 3) Virat Nagar
D) Asmak 4) Indraprastha

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2”.
A) Matsya - 3) Virat Nagar
B) Kuru - 4) Indraprastha
C) Sursena - 1) Mathura
D) Asmak - 2) Potan

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