The correct answer is Option (3) → C, D, E only
Given statements:
A. Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador to Samundra Gupta. (Incorrect)
B. Cholas and Pandyas were in North India. (Incorrect)
C. Rise of Pallavas in Tamil Nadu. (Correct)
D. Harshvardhana was king of Kanauj. (Correct)
E. The Gupta rule began in 320 C.E. (Correct)
Explanation:
A. Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador to Samundra Gupta.
This is false. Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya, not Samudragupta.
B. Cholas and Pandyas were in North India.
This is false. The Cholas and Pandyas were prominent dynasties in South India.
C. Rise of Pallavas in Tamil Nadu.
This is true. The Pallavas rose to prominence in Tamil Nadu, particularly during the 4th to 9th centuries C.E.
D. Harshvardhana was king of Kanauj.
This is true. Harshvardhana ruled Kanauj during the 7th century C.E.
E. The Gupta rule began in 320 C.E.
This is true. The Gupta Empire was founded by Chandragupta I around 320 C.E. | 
