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Question No. 35Interactive Test Mode
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Q35. With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: | S.No. | Famous Place | Present State | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1. | Bhilsa: | Madhya Pradesh | | 2. | Dwarasamudra: | Maharashtra | | 3. | Girinagar: | Gujarat | | 4. | Sthanesvara: | Uttar Pradesh | Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:

S.No.Famous PlacePresent State
1.Bhilsa:Madhya Pradesh
2.Dwarasamudra:Maharashtra
3.Girinagar:Gujarat
4.Sthanesvara:Uttar Pradesh

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 and 3 only

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Pair 1 is correctly matched: Bhilsa is the historical name of modern-day Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh.

Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: Dwarasamudra was the capital of the Hoysalas, situated at Halebidu in Karnataka (not Maharashtra).

Pair 3 is correctly matched: Girinagar refers to Mount Girnar situated in Junagadh district, Gujarat.

Pair 4 is incorrectly matched: Sthanesvara (modern Thanesar) was the capital of the Pushyabhuti dynasty (King Harsha) located in Haryana (not Uttar Pradesh).

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Hoysalas ruled Karnataka with their capital at Dwarasamudra (Halebidu). Knowing Pair 2 is wrong eliminates (c) and (d). Thanesar being in Haryana eliminates (b).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2020 (Q35)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicArt and Culture → Religions & Philosophy
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 and 3 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2020 GS Paper I Question 35 (Art and Culture)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2020 Art and Culture (Religions & Philosophy) question is Option (A): "1 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2020 question belong to?

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Hoysalas ruled Karnataka with their capital at Dwarasamudra (Halebidu). Knowing Pair 2 is wrong eliminates (c) and (d). Thanesar being in Haryana eliminates (b).

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