Question

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I		List - II
A.	Satavahana	I.	Vasudeva
B.	Kanva	II.	Dasharatha
C.	Maurya	III.	Vindhyashakti
D.	Vakataka	IV.	Simuka

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. \( \text{A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II} \)
• B. \( \text{A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III} \)
• C. \( \text{A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I} \)
• D. \( \text{A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I} \)

Hint:

Remember these founder pairs: Satavahana–Simuka, Vakataka–Vindhyashakti, Kanva–Vasudeva, Gupta–Sri Gupta.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Ancient Indian dynasties were founded by important rulers whose names frequently appear in inscriptions, Puranic traditions, and historical texts. Questions involving dynasty-founder matching are extremely important in competitive examinations.

Step 1: Identify the founder of the Satavahana dynasty. The founder of the: \[ Satavahana dynasty = Simuka \] Therefore, \[ A \rightarrow IV \]

Step 2: Match the Kanva dynasty. The Kanva dynasty is associated with: \[ Vasudeva \] Thus, \[ B \rightarrow I \]

Step 3: Identify the Maurya ruler. The Maurya dynasty after Ashoka included: \[ Dasharatha \] Hence, \[ C \rightarrow II \]

Step 4: Match the Vakataka dynasty. The founder of the: \[ Vakataka dynasty = Vindhyashakti \] Therefore, \[ D \rightarrow III \]

Step 5: Write the complete matching arrangement. Thus: \[ A-IV,\; B-I,\; C-II,\; D-III \] Hence the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Option (2)}} \] Analysis of Incorrect Options:
• Option (1) incorrectly matches Satavahana.
• Option (3) incorrectly associates Maurya.
• Option (4) gives incorrect dynasty-founder pairs.
• Option (2) correctly matches all dynasties and rulers.