Match the following List I (Sources) List II (Places) a. Copper Plates issued by Maharaja Samudrasena Nirmand, Kullu b. Icon of Lord Vishnu Fatehpur, Kangra c. Silver Coins of Kunindas Jwalamukhi, Kangra d. Asoka Inscription Khaniyara, Kangra

a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

The correct answer is: D. a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  • Option A: a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4. This option is incorrect because the Copper Plates issued by Maharaja Samudrasena were found in Nirmand, Kullu, not Fatehpur, Kangra.
  • Option B: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1. This option is incorrect because the Icon of Lord Vishnu was found in Fatehpur, Kangra, not Jwalamukhi, Kangra.
  • Option C: a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4. This option is incorrect because the Silver Coins of Kunindas were found in Jwalamukhi, Kangra, not Nirmand, Kullu.
  • Option D: a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4. This option is correct because the Asoka Inscription was found in Khaniyara, Kangra, the Copper Plates issued by Maharaja Samudrasena were found in Nirmand, Kullu, the Icon of Lord Vishnu was found in Fatehpur, Kangra, and the Silver Coins of Kunindas were found in Jwalamukhi, Kangra.