Q. Consider the following:

1. Taxila
2. Ujjain
3. Mathura
4. Junagarh

Which of the following is the correct order of the above cities from north to south?
Answer: 1 3 2 4
Notes: Taxila, located in present-day Pakistan, is the northernmost of the listed cities. Moving south, Mathura is situated in Uttar Pradesh, followed by Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, and finally Junagarh in Gujarat. Taxila was an educational center in ancient India, while Mathura is known as the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Ujjain was an important city during the rule of the Sakas and is famous for its historical significance and cultural heritage. Junagarh, known for its rock inscriptions, was an important center during the rule of Rudradaman. Thus, the correct order is 1 3 2 4.