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

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Q: 10 (IAS/1995)
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists.
List I (Eras)List II (Reckoned from)
I. Vikrama era(A) 3102 B.C.
II. Saka era(B) 320 A.D.
III. Gupta era(C) 78 A.D.
IV. Kali era(D) 58 B.C.
 (E) 248 A.D.

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History

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IAS

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The question asks to match the Indian eras with the years they are reckoned from.

Option 1 suggests the Vikrama era began in 320AD, the Saka era in 58BC, the Gupta era in 248 AD and the Kali era in 3102 BC. However, this is not correct. The Vikrama era is known to start from 58 BC, not 320 AD, and the Saka era from 78 AD, not 58 BC.

Option 2 suggests that the Vikrama era began in 3102 BC, the Saka era in 78 AD, the Gupta era in 320 AD and the Kali era in 58 BC. This is also incorrect as the Vikrama era did not start in 3102 BC, it started in 58 BC.

Option 3 suggests that Vikrama era began in 58 BC, but incorrectly matches the Saka era to 248 AD, the Gupta era to 320 AD and the Kali era to 78 AD.

Option 4 is the correct answer because it accurately matches each era to its reckoning year. The Vikrama era began in 58 BC, the Saka era in 78 AD, the Gupta era in 320 AD, and

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