UPSC CAPF AC 2025 Paper 1 · Question 45

Question 45 of the UPSC CAPF (AC) 2025 Paper I (3 August 2025). Try it first, then open the answer and explanation.

1. CAPF 2025 · P-I · Q45 · History · Ancient India

   With reference to ancient South India, the terms 'Vichitrachitta', 'Chitrakarapuli' and 'Chaityakari' refer to

   1. markets
   2. temples
   3. titles
   4. centres of colour making

   प्राचीन दक्षिण भारत के संदर्भ में 'विचित्रचित्त', 'चित्रकारपुलि' और 'चैत्यकारी' शब्द किससे संबंधित हैं?

   1. बाजार
   2. मंदिर
   3. उपाधि
   4. रंग बनाने के केन्द्र
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   Answer: (3) titles

   उत्तर: (3) उपाधि

   These were titles of the Pallava king Mahendravarman I (early 7th century CE): Vichitrachitta ('curious-minded'), Chitrakarapuli ('tiger among painters') and Chaityakari ('builder of shrines'), reflecting his patronage of painting and rock-cut temples.

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