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Q39
(NDA-II/2010)
Polity & Governance › Constitutional Basics & Evolution › Government of India Acts
Answer Verified
Match List I with List II, List III and List IV and select the correct answer using the code given below:
| List I (Ruler) | List II (Important Battle) | List III (Dynasty) | List IV (Significant work) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Ashoka | 1. Against several rulers of Northern and Southern India | I. Kushana | i. Writer and poet, patron of learning besides an empire builder |
| B. Samudragupta | 2. Kalinga war | II. Maurya | ii. Political conquest, patron of learning |
| C. Kanishka | 3. Battle of Pundravardhana | III. Pushyabhuti | iii. Holding the 4th Buddhist Council and patron of learning |
| D. Harshavardhana | 4. Against the Chinese and the Parthians | IV. Gupta | iv. Spread of Dharma, ahimsa and welfare activities |
Result
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Correct:
B
Explanation
The correct match is Option B: A - 2 - II - (iv).
- Ashoka (A) fought the famous Kalinga War (2) in 261 BCE.
- He belonged to the Maurya Dynasty (II).
- After the Kalinga war, he renounced violence and dedicated his life to the spread of Dharma, ahimsa (non-violence), and welfare activities (iv).
Why other options are incorrect:
- Samudragupta (B) belonged to the Gupta Dynasty (IV) and fought against several rulers of Northern and Southern India (1), but he was known for political conquest (ii). The 4th Buddhist Council (iii) was organized by Kanishka, making Options C and D incorrect.
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