Question 35
Medieval Indian State Present Region
1. Champaka : Central India
2. Durgara : Jammu
3. Kuluta : Malabar
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
AOptions
BSolution
Let's examine each pair:
1. Champaka : Central India: This pair is incorrectly matched. Champaka, or Chamba, was a medieval Indian state located in the Western Himalayas, primarily corresponding to parts of present-day Himachal Pradesh, not Central India.
2. Durgara : Jammu: This pair is correctly matched. Durgara was an ancient and medieval kingdom that corresponds to the region of Jammu, in what is now Jammu and Kashmir. The Dogras, an ethnic group, trace their origins to this region.
3. Kuluta : Malabar: This pair is incorrectly matched. Kuluta was an ancient kingdom located in the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh, in the Western Himalayas. Malabar, on the other hand, refers to the southwestern coast of India, primarily in present-day Kerala.
Therefore, only pair 2 is correctly matched.
CStrategy
For questions on historical geography, a good mental map of ancient and medieval kingdoms and their approximate locations is essential. Pay attention to regional distinctions and avoid common confusions based on phonetic similarities or vague regional knowledge.
DSyllabus Analysis
This question belongs to Indian History, specifically Medieval India, testing knowledge of regional kingdoms and their geographical locations.
EQuestion Analysis
Difficult. This question requires niche and precise knowledge of specific medieval states and their historical geographical locations, which can be challenging.