Question

Match List I with List II.

Choose the correct answer from the options below :

• A. A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
• B. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• C. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• D. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

Hint:

Logic Tip: Sarnath = Lion Capital and Rampurva = Bull Capital are famous Mauryan pillar capitals.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Mauryan pillar capitals are important examples of Ashokan art and are identified by their animal motifs and locations.

Step 1:
The Bull Capital is associated with: \[ Rampurva \] Thus: \[ A \rightarrow IV \]

Step 2:
The famous Lion Capital belongs to: \[ Sarnath \] Thus: \[ B \rightarrow II \]

Step 3:
The Banyan Tree Capital is associated with: \[ Vidisha \] Thus: \[ C \rightarrow I \]

Step 4:
The Single Lion Capital belongs to: \[ Lauriya Nandangarh \] Thus: \[ D \rightarrow III \] Therefore, the correct matching is: \[ A-IV,\; B-II,\; C-I,\; D-III \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(1) A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III}} \]