CivilsIASPrep.comUPSC PYQs: Ancient History
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Questions
- How many are correct about stupas: the concept was exclusively Buddhist in origin; stupas commonly held relics; they served votive/commemorative purposes in Buddhism?2023 · Prelims GS1 · Ancient History · Stupas
- Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri in ancient South India were famous as what?2023 · Prelims GS1 · Ancient History · Sangam Trade
- Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha2015 · Prelims GS1 · Ancient History · Buddha and Mahajanapadas
- Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha2014 · Prelims GS1 · Ancient History · Buddha and Mahajanapadas
- The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery. 2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person. 3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.2013 · Prelims GS1 · Ancient History · Hiuen Tsang and Early Medieval India
- Which of the following characterize the people of Indus Civilization? 1. They possessed great palaces and temples. 2. They worshipped both male and female deities. 3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.2013 · Prelims GS1 · Ancient History · Indus Valley Civilization
- Which of the following characterizes/characterize the people of Indus Civilization? 1. They possessed great palaces and temples. 2. They worshipped both male and female deities. 3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare. Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.2013 · Prelims GS1 · Ancient History · Indus Valley Civilization