Cultural Geography
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Khajuraho is in Bundelkhand and Tirupati is in Rayalaseema. Other pairs like Bodhgaya-Baghelkhand are incorrectly matched.
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Exam Year
2016
Evidence Source
Link ↗Consider the following pairs: Famous place Region
1. Bodhgaya: Baghelkhand
2. Khajuraho: Bundelkhand
3. Shirdi: Vidarbha
4. Nasik (Nashik): Malwa
5. Tirupati: RayalaseemaWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
[UPSC CSE Pre 2016]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
Understanding the regional geography of India is essential for contextualizing historical and cultural sites.
Authentic Source Evidence
Bodhgaya is in Bihar (Magadh region). Khajuraho is in Madhya Pradesh's Bundelkhand region. Shirdi is in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district (not Vidarbha). Nasik is in Maharashtra (Western Ghats/Godavari basin, not Malwa). Tirupati is in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"Which dynasty is associated with the construction of Khajuraho temples?"
The Chandela Dynasty.
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"Cultural sites are deeply rooted in their physical geography, influencing local architectural styles and materials."
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