Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2019 GS-I
Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Ruling Dynasties) List-II (Capitals)

A. Pallava - 1. Warangal
B. Pandya - 2. Kanchi
C. Yadava - 3. Madurai
D. Kaktiya - 4. Devagiri

Code:
A B C D

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 2 3 4 1

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2 3 4 1”.
Dynasty Capital
Pallava Kanchi
Pandya Madurai
Yadava Devagiri
Kakatiya Warangal

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