UPSC Prelims PYQ 1995: Match Eras — Vikrama, Saka, Gupta, Kali

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists.

List I (Eras)

1. Vikrama era
2. Saka era
3. Gupta era
4. Kali era

List II (Reckoned from)

1. 3102 B.C.
2. 320 A.D.
3. 78 A.D.
4. 58 B.C.
5. 248 A.D.

Codes:

1. I-B, II-D, III-E, IV-A
2. I-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D
3. I-D, II-E, III-B, IV-C
4. I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A

Explanation

Option (d) is correct

• Vikrama era → 58 B.C.
• Saka era → 78 A.D.
• Gupta era → 320 A.D.
• Kali era → 3102 B.C.

Answer: (d) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A