UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Ancient Indian History
Question

Which of the following dynasties frequently assigned to the ladies high ranking positions in administration ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Chalukya

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Chalukya”.

The Chalukya dynasty frequently assigned high-ranking positions in administration to women.

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

A. Ashoka - 1. Parakramank
B. Samudragupta - 2. Priyadarsin
C. Chandragupta-II - 3. Kramaditya
D. Skandgupta - 4. Vikramaditya

Codes:
  1. 1 2 3 4
  2. 3 2 1 4
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  4. 4 3 2 1
Match List-1 with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Vedic Rivers) - List-II (Modern Names)

A. Kubha - 1. Gandak
B. Parushni - 2. Kabul
C. Sadanira - 3. Ravi
D. Sutudri - 4. Satluj

A B C D
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  3. Germany
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  2. Yoga
  3. Law
  4. Philosophy
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Select the correct answer from the codes given below-
Codes :
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