Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer: | List-I (Contemporary King) | List-II (Kingdom) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Dhananjaya | 1. Avamukta | | B. Nilaraja | 2. Kanchi | | C. Ugrasena | 3. Kusthalpura | | D. Vishnugopa | 4. Palaka |
Solution & Analysis
Answer: C
Concept
Samudragupta’s 'Dakshinapatha' campaign (Southern campaign) involved defeating and kemudian reinstating various kings as tributaries, a policy known as *Grahana-moksha-anugraha*.Explanation
According to the Allahabad Pillar Inscription (Prayag Prashasti):
Dhananjaya: Kusthalpura.
Nilaraja: Avamukta.
Ugrasena: Palaka.
Vishnugopa: Kanchi (Pallava ruler).Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Dhananjaya (A) matches with Kusthalpura (3).
Logic 2: Nilaraja (B) matches with Avamukta (1).
Logic 3: Ugrasena (C) matches with Palaka (4).
Logic 4: Vishnugopa (D) matches with Kanchi (2).