**Question:** Given below are two statements: Statement I: The ancient Kulindas had a Republican form of Government. Statement II: The Rajas of Chamba belonged to the Chandra (Lunar) line of the Rajputs. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
**Options:**
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(C) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
**Correct Answer:** C
**Explanation:** Statement I is correct – Kulindas had Republican government. Statement II is incorrect – Chamba Rajas belonged to Solar (Surya) line, not Lunar (Chandra) line.
*Published: September 04, 2025 at 11:27 AM*
*Tags: HPAS 2023, Prelims, General Studies, Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service*