With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:

Famous Place                   Present State

  1. Bhilsa –         Madhya Pradesh
  2. Dwarasamudra –         Maharashtra
  3. Girinagar –         Gujarat
  4. Sthanesvara – Uttar Pradesh

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 4 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 and 4 only


Answer: (a)

Explanation:

Place Alternate Name Location Historical Significance
Bhilsa Vidisha Madhya Pradesh Main center of the Sunga dynasty
Dwarasamudra Karnataka Regal capital of the Hoysalas
Girnagar City-on-the-Hills Junagarh district, Gujarat Known for its elevated location and significance
Sthanesvara Haryana Place where the Pandavas prayed to Lord Shiva

Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.

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Consider the following statements:                                                         The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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