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Correct Answer: Option (C) — A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference Verified- Sisupalgarh (A - 3): Ancient fortified city site near Bhubaneswar in Odisha (Orissa).
- Piprahwa (B - 4): Archaeological site near Siddharthnagar in Uttar Pradesh, associated with ancient Kapilavastu and Buddhist relic caskets.
- Goalpara (C - 1): District in Assam known for historical sites such as Sri Surya Pahar.
- Bishnupur (D - 2): Located in Manipur, known for the 15th-century Vishnu temple built during King Kyamba's reign.
Sisupalgarh is famously located near Bhubaneswar, Odisha (A-3). Piprahwa (Buddhist stupa/relic site) is in Siddharthnagar, UP (B-4). This uniquely leads to (c).
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