Consider the following passage and identify the three tribal principalities referred to there

Q. Consider the following passage and identify the three tribal principalities referred to there, in using the codes given below In the early history of the far South in India, three tribal principalities are mentioned in Ashokan inscriptions of the 3rd century BC and in Kharavela inscription of the 1st century BC.

(a) Vakatakas, Cholas and Satvahanas

(b) Cholas, Pandyas and Cheras

(c) Ikshvakus, Vakatakas and Pandyas

(d) Pallavas, Cholas and Pandyas

Ans: (b) Cholas, Pandyas and Cheras

Explanation:

 The correct answer is (b) Cholas, Pandyas, and Cheras.

In the given passage, the three tribal principalities mentioned in the Ashokan inscriptions of the 3rd century BC and the Kharavela inscription of the 1st century BC are the Cholas, Pandyas, and Cheras.

The Cholas, Pandyas, and Cheras were ancient Tamil dynasties that ruled over different regions in the southern part of India during various periods of history. They were not tribal principalities but rather well-established kingdoms with their own political and cultural identities.

The Vakatakas, Satavahanas, Ikshvakus, and Pallavas mentioned in the options were also significant dynasties in different parts of India, but they were not specifically referred to in the given passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is (b) Cholas, Pandyas, and Cheras.