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Q30. Consider the following events in the history of India: 1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja 2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I 3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka 4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?

Consider the following events in the history of India:

  1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja
  2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I
  3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka
  4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala

What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — 2-4-1-3

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Chronological timeline of the events:

  1. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I: c. 600–630 AD.
  2. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala: c. 750 AD (ended the condition of matsyanyaya in Bengal).
  3. Rise of Pratiharas under King Mihir Bhoja: c. 836–885 AD.
  4. Establishment of imperial Chola power under Parantaka I: c. 907–955 AD.

Hence, the correct sequence is 2 - 4 - 1 - 3.

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Anchor points: Pallavas (7th century) -> Palas (mid-8th century) -> Mihir Bhoja (9th century) -> Imperial Cholas (10th century).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 (Q30)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Medieval Trade & Economy
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 2-4-1-3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2020 Q30

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper I Question 30 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2020 Medieval History (Medieval Trade & Economy) question is Option (C): "2-4-1-3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Medieval History" and micro-topic "Medieval Trade & Economy". You can explore all repeated questions from Medieval Trade & Economy in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Anchor points: Pallavas (7th century) > Palas (mid8th century) > Mihir Bhoja (9th century) > Imperial Cholas (10th century).

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