Q. 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?
- 1 and 3 only
- 1 and 4 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 2 and 4 only
Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
Notes:
| Famous Place | Present State |
|---|---|
| Bhilsa | Madhya Pradesh |
| Dwarasamudra | Karnataka |
| Girnagar | Gujarat |
| Sthanesvara | Haryana |
- Bhilsa is known as Vidisha, the main center of the Sunga dynasty in Madhya Pradesh.
- Dwarasamudra was in Karnataka, as a regal capital of the Hoysalas.
- Girnagar is also known as city-on-the-hills in Junagarh district of Gujarat.
- Sthanesvara is in Haryana. It was here that the Pandavas prayed to Lord Shiva.
