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Q15 · UPSC Prelims 2026 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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Which of the following pairs of the king and his dynasty in early historical Tamilakam is/are NOT correctly matched?1.Senguttuvan : Chera2.Udiyanjeral : Chola3.Nedunjeliyan : Pandya Select the answer using the code given below:

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Exam
Union Public Service Commission — Civil Services Examination (UPSC)
Board
UPSC
Stage
Prelims
Year
2026
Paper
UPSC Prelims — Prelims General Studies Paper I (General Studies)
Booklet
Set A
Question
Q15
Topic
Current Affairs and GK
Syllabus
Current events, government schemes, miscellaneous GK — Prelims GS Paper I.
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A 1 and 2
B 2 only
C 1 and 3
D 3 only

Correct answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2

    Claims that pairs 1 and 2 are incorrectly matched. While pair 2 is incorrectly matched, pair 1 is correctly matched, making this option incorrect.

  2. B

    2 only

    Udiyanjeral belongs to the Chera dynasty, not the Chola dynasty. Therefore, pair 2 is incorrectly matched, making this option correct.

  3. C

    1 and 3

    Claims that pairs 1 and 3 are incorrectly matched. Both Senguttuvan (Chera) and Nedunjeliyan (Pandya) are correctly matched, making this option incorrect.

  4. D

    3 only

    Claims that only pair 3 is incorrectly matched. Nedunjeliyan is correctly matched with the Pandya dynasty, making this option incorrect.

Summary. Official key is (b). Senguttuvan was a prominent Chera ruler and Nedunjeliyan a notable Pandya king, whereas Udiyanjeral was a Chera ruler, making the second pair incorrectly matched.

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    In a multi-ethnic district where both economic competition and historical grievances frequently led to community tensions, a flashpoint has arisen with a Government decision to allocate land for a waste management facility near a tribal hamlet, sparking protests by the tribal community, which claimed that the land was sacred and critical to their cultural identity. At the same time, urban residents and local industries supported the project, citing severe solid waste challenges and health concerns due to lack of a proper disposal site. The conflict has escalated with road blockades, social media campaigns, and allegations of police excesses. As a responsible Government official, you are tasked with resolving the situation through mediation, ensuring a sustainable outcome that balances environmental needs, tribal rights, and urban public health. Consider the following statements with reference to the above: 1. A successful conflict resolution process must begin with acknowledging the cultural concerns of the protesting tribal community before discussing technical alternatives. 2. The Government should move ahead with the project without delay to address urban health concerns, which outweigh the sentiments of a small group. 3. Creating a multi-stakeholder dialogue platform - including tribal leaders, environmental experts, and municipal representatives - to build mutual understanding and help de-escalate tensions. 4. Conducting an independent Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and sharing findings transparently with both sides to facilitate evidence-based decision-making. Which of the statements given above would contribute to the resolution process?

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