Ancient History - MOST IMPORTANT BPSC PCS Previous Year Questions

In which year, the Nalanda University was re-established in Bihar?

Which Buddhist council was not held in Bihar?

Who among the following was not an Acharya in The Nalanda Vishvavidyalaya?

Which of the following ruler ruled Assam in the time of Harsha ?

Which of the following was the capital of Chera dynasty?

Consider the following about Ajivika sect:
a. Makhali Gosala was its most important leader.
b. Central idea of the philosophy was 'NIYATI' that is fate.
c. The discrimination on the basis of caste and class.
d. The Ajivikas had regular sabhas for meetings.

Consider the types of land according to The Amarkosha:
a. Urvara-fertile
b. Maru-desert
c. Shadvala-grassy
d. Devmatrika-watered by rain
Which of the following is correct?

Consider the following about the King "Praversena":
a. He was the real founder of Vakataka dynasty.
b. His empire extended from Bundelkhand in north to Hyderabad in South.
c. He succeeded his father king Vindhyshakti.
d. He is mentioned in Puranas.
Which of the following statements are correct?

Which of the following great ruler founded the "Haryak Vansh" in ancient Bihar?

Which dynasty ruled Magadh (Bihar) after Shishunag dynasty ?

Which of the following animals was not known to the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

In Indian art, the construction of 'Stupa', 'Chaitya' and 'Vihara' is related to which of the following?

Consider the following statements regarding the Vikramshila University in Bihar:

1. It was located in the present-day Banka district of Bihar.
2. It was established by King Gopala I of the Pala dynasty.
3. The 'Vajrayana' sect of Buddhism flourished here.
4. Other subjects like Astronomy, Logic, Law, Grammar and Philosophy were also taught here.
   Which of the above statements are incorrect?

The painting of 'Bodhisattva Padmapani' is located at

Consider the following statements:

1. Fa-Hien was a Chinese pilgrim who visited India during the reign of Harsha.
2. Hiuen Tsang was a Chinese Buddhist monk who visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II.
   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Match List-I with List-II:
List-I
a. Charaka
b. Brahmagupta
c. Varahamihira
d. Vishakhadatta
List-II

1. Mathematics
2. Medicine
3. Playwright
4. Astrology
   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

The Maithili language was started to develop during the reign of which of the following?

Which city served as the capital of the ancient kingdom of Magadha during the early Vedic period?

Nitisara, an early book of politics, was written by

According to Chinese source, Meghavarman, the ruler of Sri Lanka, sent a missionary to which of the following Gupta Kings for permission to build a Buddhist temple at Gaya?