Question

Match List-I with List-II:

A	Pataliputra	(I)	Prakrit name of Rajgir, Bihar
B	Rajgaha	(II)	Present-day Coastal Odisha
C	Kalinga	(III)	Present-day Patna
D	Arthasastra	(IV)	Kautilya

• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To align items from List-I with List-II, it is necessary to grasp the historical context or associations of each pairing presented in the options.

Let's evaluate each pair:

1. Pataliputra: This ancient city is Present-day Patna, situated in Bihar. Therefore, it corresponds to (III).
2. Rajgaha: Identified as the Prakrit name for Rajgir, Bihar. Thus, it aligns with (I).
3. Kalinga: This geographical area is equivalent to Present-day Coastal Odisha, matching it with (II).
4. Arthasastra: Penned by Kautilya, this pairs correctly with (IV).

Accordingly, the accurate option is:

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)