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Regional Kingdoms & Culture
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Q48. Consider the following statements: 1. Narasimha Saluva ended the Sangama dynasty and seized the throne for himself, starting the Saluva dynasty. 2. Vira Narasimha deposed the last Saluva ruler and seized the throne for himself. 3. Vira Narasimha was succeeded by his younger brother, Krishnadeva Raya. 4. Krishnadeva Raya was succeeded by his half-brother, Achyuta Raya. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. Narasimha Saluva ended the Sangama dynasty and seized the throne for himself, starting the Saluva dynasty.
  2. Vira Narasimha deposed the last Saluva ruler and seized the throne for himself.
  3. Vira Narasimha was succeeded by his younger brother, Krishnadeva Raya.
  4. Krishnadeva Raya was succeeded by his half-brother, Achyuta Raya.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1, 2, 3 and 4

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  • Statement 1 is correct: Saluva Narasimha usurped power from the weak Sangama rulers in 1485 CE (First Usurpation), founding the Saluva dynasty.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Vira Narasimha Tuluva deposed the last Saluva ruler in 1505 CE (Second Usurpation), establishing the Tuluva dynasty.
  • Statement 3 is correct: Krishnadeva Raya succeeded his elder half-brother Vira Narasimha in 1509 CE.
  • Statement 4 is correct: Achyuta Deva Raya succeeded his half-brother Krishnadeva Raya in 1529 CE.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2004 (Q48)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Regional Kingdoms & Culture
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2004 Q48

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2004 GS Paper I Question 48 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2004 Medieval History (Regional Kingdoms & Culture) question is Option (D): "1, 2, 3 and 4". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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