Match the following places of ancient India in List-1 with their contemporary name or state of which they are a part mentioned in List-2:

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

(A)- II, (B)- I, (C)- IV, (D)- III

The correct answer is Option 2 - (A)- II, (B)- I, (C)- IV, (D)- III

The correct MATCH is:

Explanation:

During the eighth year of King Devanampiya Piyadassi's reign, he led a military campaign and conquered the country of Kalingas, located in present-day coastal Orissa. The war resulted in the deportation of one hundred and fifty thousand people, the death of a hundred thousand, and the loss of many more lives. Witnessing the devastating consequences of this conquest, King Devanampiya underwent a profound change of heart. Subsequently, he dedicated himself to the study, love, and promotion of Dhamma (Buddhist teachings). He actively engaged in instructing the people in the path of Dhamma.

During the period spanning from the sixth to the fourth centuries BCE, Magadha, situated in present-day Bihar, emerged as the preeminent mahajanapada, holding the status of being the most dominant and influential among the ancient Indian kingdoms.

New kingdoms emerged in the Deccan and southern regions, including the Cholas, Cheras, and Pandyas in Tamilakam (ancient Tamil country comprising parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu).

Initially, the capital of Magadha was Rajagaha, known as the "house of the king" in Prakrit, situated among hills in present-day Rajgir, Bihar. Subsequently, in the fourth century BCE, the capital was relocated to Pataliputra, the present-day city of Patna.