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Medieval History UPPSC 2020 GS-I
Question

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

A) Indus Valley Civilization - 1) Pastoral
B) Later Vedic Society - 2) Land Lordism
C) Rigvedic Society - 3) Agrarian
D) Medieval Period - 4) Urban

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

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

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2”.
List I List II
Indus Valley Civilization 4) Urban
Later Vedic Society 3) Agrarian
Rigvedic Society 1) Pastoral
Medieval Period 2) Land Lordism

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