- Options A, C, and D are factually incorrect regarding resources and population in South India. - Option B is a broad statement that can be interpreted in the context of historical factors like the strength of local institutions, social stratification, or regional identities potentially hindering sustained central imperial control and favouring the persistence of regional kingdoms. - Historical explanations for the pattern in South India often include geographical features and the interplay of multiple competing regional dynasties, alongside the strength of local structures.
One consistent feature found in the history of southern India was the growth of small regional kingdoms rather than large empires because of
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1999 · Topic: South India (Chola, Chalukya, Pallava and Sangam Period) (Geographical context and early settlements of South India)
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Answer: B. too many divisions in the social structure
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