Q. Consider the following:

1. Allahabad Pillar Inscription
2. Junagarh Rock Inscription
3. Mehrauli Iron Pillar Inscription
4. Mandasor Inscription

Which of the following is the correct order of the above inscriptions from west to east?
Answer: 2 1 4 3
Notes: The Junagarh Rock Inscription is located in Gujarat, which is west of the others. The Allahabad Pillar Inscription is in Uttar Pradesh, to the northeast of Junagarh. The Mandasor Inscription is in Madhya Pradesh, slightly east of Allahabad. Finally, the Mehrauli Iron Pillar Inscription is in Delhi, which is east of Mandasor. Thus, the correct order is Junagarh (2), Allahabad (1), Mandasor (4), Mehrauli (3). Thus, the correct order is 2 1 4 3.

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