Answer: C

Explanation: The Sarasvati-Kanthabharana is a Sanskrit work on poetics and grammar, attributed to King Bhoja, a renowned ruler of the Paramara dynasty.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Nagarams were merchant guilds that played significant role in the economic and social life of medieval South India. They were organizations of merchants and traders who controlled trade, commerce, and industry in urban centers.

These guilds were powerful and influential, and they often had their own rules, regulations, and systems of governance.

Answer : C

Explanation:

Mularaja was the founder of the Solanki dynasty of Gujarat. The Solanki dynasty, also known as the Chaulukya dynasty, ruled Gujarat from the 10th to the 13th century. They were a powerful and influential dynasty that played a significant role in shaping the history and culture of Gujarat. During their reign, they built many iconic temples, including the famous Modhera Sun Temple and the Somnath Temple.

Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.

Bhimdev Solanki built the Modhera Sun Temple, which is actually located in Gujarat. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.

Bhimdev Solanki was indeed a patron of the Jain poet Hemachandra. Hemchandracharya, a renowned Jain scholar and poet, wrote several influential works, including the Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra, a Sanskrit epic narrating the lives of 63 illustrious individuals. He also authored Kavyanushasana, a treatise on Sanskrit poetry and grammar, as well as works on Sanskrit and Prakrit grammar, and a Sanskrit dictionary, Abhidhan Chintamani. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.

Statement 4 is incorrect as Bhimdev Solanki established his capital at Anahilapataka (modern-day Patan), not Dwarka.

Answer : B

Explanation :

The Chola Empire (300 BCE – 1279 CE) was a powerful and influential empire in southern India, known for its military conquests, administrative efficiency, and cultural achievements. At its peak, the empire covered much of southern India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. The Cholas were patrons of art, architecture, and literature, and their legacy can be seen in the many temples, sculptures, and literary works that survive to this day.

Statement 1 is incorrect as The Uttaramerur inscription actually belongs to the reign of Parantaka Chola II (not Rajendra Chola II).

Statement 2 is correct as The inscription does describe the procedures for electing members to the sabha (village assembly), providing valuable information about ancient Indian democracy and local governance.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Vijayanagara Empire was a powerful and influential empire that existed from the 14th to the 17th century in southern India. It was founded in 1336 by Harihara I and Bukka, two brothers who were governors of the Hoysala Empire. The empire reached its peak during the reign of Krishnadeva Raya who is considered one of the greatest rulers of the empire.

Krishnadeva Raya was a patron of the arts and literature, and Tenali Ramakrishna was one of the poets who received his patronage. Tenali Ramakrishna was a renowned Telugu poet and a member of Krishnadeva Raya’s court. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.

Krishnadeva Raya is known for his efficient administrative system, which included a network of officials, a system of taxation, and a well-organized military. He divided his empire into provinces, each governed by a governor, and established a system of taxation that included land revenue, customs duties, and tributes. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.