Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2017 GS-I
Question

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

(A) Gandhar Art - (a) Menander
(B) Junagarh Rock inscription - (b) Patika
(C) Milinapanho - (c) Kushanas
(D) Taxila inscriptions - (d) Rudradaman

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: A-c B-d C-a D-b

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A-c B-d C-a D-b”.
Art/Inscription Associated Figure
Gandhar Art Kushanas
Junagarh Rock Inscription Rudradaman
Milinapanho Menander
Taxila Inscriptions Patika

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