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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2024 GS-I
Question

Match List-I with List-il and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I - List-II
(Essayist) - (Treatise)

A. Devana Bhatta - 1. Dan Sagar
B. Hemadri - 2. Parashar Madhav
C. Madhvacharya - 3. Chaturvarga Chintamani
D. Balial Sen - 4. Smnti Chandrika

Codes:
A B C D

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 4 3 2 1

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “4 3 2 1”.

Essayist Treatise
Devana Bhatta Smnti Chandrika
Hemadri Chaturvarga Chintamani
Madhvacharya Parashar Madhav
Balial Sen Dan Sagar

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