GS PrelimsHistory (Ancient India)Gupta Empire1997

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the code given below the lists: List I - List II 1. I. Gupta - A) Badami 2. II. Chandella - B) Panamalai 3. III. Chalukya - C) Khajuraho 4. IV. Pallava - D) Deogarh Codes:

A

I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B

B

I-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A

C

I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A

D

I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

The question requires matching ancient/medieval Indian dynasties (List I) with associated sites known for their art/architecture (List II).I. Gupta: The Dashavatara Temple at Deogarh (D) is a classic example of Gupta architecture. Match: I-D.II. Chandella: The temples at Khajuraho (C) were built by the Chandella rulers. Match: II-C.III. Chalukya: The cave temples and structural temples at Badami (A) (Vatapi) were built under the Early Chalukyas. Match: III-A.IV. Pallava: The structural temples at Panamalai (B), along with Mahabalipuram and Kanchi, showcase Pallava architecture. Match: IV-B.The correct matching is I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B, which corresponds to option (A).

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