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

Q. Consider the following passage and identify the three tribal principalities referred to therein using the code given below.

In the early history of the far South in India, three tribal principalities are mentioned in Ashokan inscriptions of the third century BC and in Kharavela inscription of the third century BC and in Kharavela inscription of the first 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.

The passage refers to three tribal principalities mentioned in Ashokan inscriptions of the third century BC and in the Kharavela inscription of the first century BC. These tribal principalities are the Cholas, Pandyas, and Cheras. These were prominent ancient dynasties that ruled over different regions in the far South of India during that time.

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