UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 31
Consider the following pairs :
| King | Dynasty |
|---|---|
| 1. Nannuka | Chandela |
| 2. Jayashakti | Paramara |
| 3. Nagabhata II | Gurjara-Pratihara |
| 4. Bhoja | Rashtrakuta |
How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (Only two pairs)
Explanation: Nannuka belonged to the Chandela line and Nagabhata II to the Gurjara-Pratiharas; the other royal-dynasty associations are incorrect.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Correctly matched - Nannuka was an early Chandela ruler.
2. Incorrectly matched - Jayashakti (Jeja) was a Chandela ruler, not a Paramara.
3. Correctly matched - Nagabhata II ruled the Gurjara-Pratihara kingdom.
4. Incorrectly matched - The famous King Bhoja was a Paramara ruler of Malwa, not a Rashtrakuta.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-only 1 is too few: items 1, 3 all qualify (total 2).
B. Correct-exactly 2 of the 4 listed items meet the question’s criterion.
C. Incorrect-3 is too many: only 2 qualify, since item(s) 2, 4 do not.
D. Incorrect-4 is too many: only 2 qualify, since item(s) 2, 4 do not.