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Statewise GK · Q866

Odisha GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 866

Q866

Assertion (A) Kharavela invaded the Satavahana kingdom and captured its territories. Reason (R) Chandravarman declared himself the Lord of Kalinga. Select the correct answers

A.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.
A is true, but R is false.
Answer
D.
A is false, but R is true.

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
To prevent Kharavela from invading his country, King Satakarni of the western region sent him horses, elephants, chariots, and warriors in tribute. Umavarman was the first major monarch of the Mathara dynasty, declaring himself "Lord of Kalinga" in his thirty-first regnal year.