Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists. List I (Eras) List II (I. Vikrama era A) 3102 B.C. II. Saka era B) 320 A.D. III. Gupta era C) 78 A.D. IV. Kali era D) 58 B.C. E) 248 A.D.

The correct answer is D because it accurately matches the historical start dates of the various Indian eras. I. Vikrama era matches with D (58 B.C.). It was founded by King Vikramaditya to commemorate his victory over the Shakas. II. Saka era matches with C (78 A.D.). It was initiated by the Kushana king Kanishka and is currently the basis for the Indian National Calendar. III. Gupta era matches with B (320 A.D.). This era began with the coronation of Chandragupta I, the first major ruler of the Gupta Dynasty. IV. Kali era matches with A (3102 B.C.). According to Puranic tradition, this era marks the beginning of the Kali Yuga following the end of the Mahabharata war and the departure of Lord Krishna. The extra date provided in the list (248 A.D.) refers to the Kalachuri era, which is not required for this specific match. Therefore, the sequence I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A is the only correct arrangement.