Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Consider the following pairs: **King** — **Dynasty** 1. Nanuka — Chandela 2. Jayashakti — Parmara 3. Nagabhata II — Gurjara-Pratihara 4. Bhoja — Rashtrakuta How many pairs given above are correctly matched:
Solution & Analysis
Answer: B
Concept
This question evaluates knowledge of the Rajput and regional clans that emerged in Northern and Central India during the 9th-10th centuries.Explanation
Historical records confirm Nanuka as the founder of the Chandellas of Khajuraho. Nagabhata II was a significant ruler of the Gurjara-Pratiharas. Jayashakti was also a Chandella, and 'Bhoja' (Mihira Bhoja) was a Pratihara, not a Rashtrakuta.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Pair 1 is correct (Nanuka founded the Chandella dynasty).
Logic 2: Pair 2 is incorrect (Jayashakti was a Chandella ruler; the region Bundelkhand was named 'Jejakabhukti' after him).
Logic 3: Pair 3 is correct (Nagabhata II was the son of Vatsaraja and a powerful Pratihara king).
Logic 4: Pair 4 is incorrect (Bhoja/Mihira Bhoja was the most famous Pratihara king; he was a contemporary rival of the Rashtrakutas).