Consider the following pairs: 1. Gajapati – Name of a powerful Dynasty in Orissa 2. Ashvapati – Deccan Sultans 3. Narapati – Rayas of Vijayanagara Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

  1. A. 1 only
  2. B. 2 only
  3. C. 1, 2 and 3
  4. D. None of the above

Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All pairs are correctly matched. Gajapati literally means Lord of Elephants (Orissa), Ashvapati means Lord of Horses (Deccan Sultans), and Narapati means Lord of Men (Rayas of Vijayanagara).

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