Q. Match List I with List II
List-I (Places in Ancient India)
a) Karnasuvarna
b) Pragjyotish
c) Girnar
d) Pratishthan
List-II (Presently in which State)
1) Maharashtra
2) Gujarat
3) West Bengal
4) Assam
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
b) a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
c) a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
d) a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
Correct Answer : b) a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
Question from BPSC PT 71, 2025
Correct Answer: b) a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
Explanation:
– a) Karnasuvarna → West Bengal (3): Capital of King Shashanka; identified near Murshidabad/Berhampore in present-day West Bengal.
– b) Pragjyotish → Assam (4): Ancient name of the Assam region; Pragjyotishpura is associated with present-day Guwahati.
– c) Girnar → Gujarat (2): Hill near Junagadh, famous for Ashokan edicts and Rudradaman’s inscription.
– d) Pratishthan → Maharashtra (1): Ancient Pratishthana, identified with modern Paithan on the Godavari; Satavahana capital.
