Consider the following pairs: **Medieval Indian State** **Present Region** 1. Champaka Central India 2. Durgara Jammu 3. Kuluta Malabar Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched?
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 3 only
Answer: 2 only
Option b is the correct answer. Champaka (Chamba - Himachal Pradesh), Durgara (Jammu), Trigarta (Jalandhar), Kuluta (Kulu - Himachal pradesh). These states emerged in ninth century in the hills of Himalayas, some of which maintained their identity, despite their wars with each other and the frequent raids from the men of the plains.