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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2009
Medieval Trade & Economy
Question No. 96Interactive Test Mode
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Q96. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: | List-I (Famous temple) | List-II (State) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Vidyashankara temple | 1. Andhra Pradesh | | B. Rajarani temple | 2. Karnataka | | C. Kandariya Mahadeo temple | 3. Madhya Pradesh | | D. Bhimesvara temple | 4. Orissa | Codes:

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List-I (Famous temple)List-II (State)
A. Vidyashankara temple1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Rajarani temple2. Karnataka
C. Kandariya Mahadeo temple3. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bhimesvara temple4. Orissa

Codes:

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — A-2; B-4; C-3; D-1

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The correct matches are:

  • Vidyashankara Temple (A-2) is located at Sringeri, Karnataka (combining Hoysala and Dravida architectural styles).
  • Rajarani Temple (B-4) is an 11th-century Kalinga-style temple situated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
  • Kandariya Mahadeo Temple (C-3) is the largest Chandela temple in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh.
  • Bhimesvara (Draksharama/Samalkot) Temple (D-1) is an Eastern Chalukyan temple in Andhra Pradesh.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Kandariya Mahadeo at Khajuraho, MP (C-3) and Rajarani at Bhubaneswar, Odisha (B-4) immediately confirm option (a).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2009 (Q96)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Medieval Trade & Economy
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — A-2; B-4; C-3; D-1

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2009 Q96

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2009 GS Paper I Question 96 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2009 Medieval History (Medieval Trade & Economy) question is Option (A): "A-2; B-4; C-3; D-1". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2009 question belong to?

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.

How can I solve this Medieval Trade & Economy UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Kandariya Mahadeo at Khajuraho, MP (C3) and Rajarani at Bhubaneswar, Odisha (B4) immediately confirm option (a).

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