UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 35
Consider the following pairs :
| Medieval Indian State | Present Region |
|---|---|
| 1. Champaka | Central India |
| 2. Durgara | Jammu |
| 3. Kuluta | Malabar |
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: Durgara was associated with the Jammu region, while Champaka and Kuluta have different historical geographic locations from those shown.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Pair 1: Incorrect - Champaka/Champa was linked to eastern India (present-day Bihar region), not Central India.
Pair 2: Correct - Durgara corresponds to the historic Jammu/Duggar area.
Pair 3: Incorrect - Kuluta was associated with the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh, not Malabar.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect pair 1.
B: Correct - includes all and only the correct items.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect pairs 1, 3; omits correct pair 2.
D: Incorrect - includes incorrect pair 3; omits correct pair 2.