Prelims 2025 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.16

Which of the following pairs of the king and his dynasty in early historical Tamilakam is/are not correctly matched? 1. Senguttuvan : Chera 2. Udiyanjeral : Chola 3. Nedunjeliyan : Pandya

Consider the following statements: I. Pali texts contain the first definite references to coins, e.g., kahapana, nikkha, kamsa, and kakanika. II. The literary evidence from Pali texts is corroborated by archaeological evidence of punch-marked coins from many sites, most of them made of silver. The above statements have been associated with which of the following? 1. Emergence of urban life 2. Transition to money economy

The famous female figurine known as 'Dancing Girl', found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of

1. The ship <u>put in</u> at the first available port to repair its damaged hull. 2. The advertisement was <u>put out</u> for wide circulation. 3. The matter had become so urgent that it could not be <u>put off</u> for another day. Select the answer using the codes given below :

1. <u>Amidst</u> the scuffle and the resultant confusion, the thief managed to slip away. 2. There was not a single person <u>amongst</u> those assembled who was willing to become the leader. 3. <u>Among</u> the members of the community the local doctor was the one who was most respected. Select the answer using the codes given below :