Ancient History - MOST IMPORTANT CAPF Previous Year Questions

Who among the following classical poets is the author of the book Kiratarjuniyam?

Which one of the following ancient towns is known for the evidence of a ploughed field from its early Harappan levels, with two sets of furrows at right angles to each other, suggesting two different crops grown together?

With reference to ancient South India, the terms 'Vichitrachitta', 'Chitrakarapuli' and 'Chaityakari' refer to

Which one of the following Harappan sites has yielded evidence of a wash basin in the toilet of a house?

With reference to the history of Orissa, consider the following statements : 1. Anantavarman Chodaganga consolidated Orissa into a powerful kingdom and was patron of Sanskrit and Telugu literature. 2. Anantavarman Chodaganga built the great temple of the Sun God at Konark in Puri district. 3. Narasimha I effectively checked the external invasion and maintained prosperity in the kingdom. How many statements given above are correct?

Consider the following pairs : Literary Work - Author. 1. Rigarthadipika : Madhava Yogi. 2. Kataka : Venkata Madhava. 3. Damayanti-Katha : Trivikrama Bhatta. 4. Yashastilaka Champu : Somadeva. How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs : King - Dynasty. 1. Lakshmikarna : Pala. 2. Bhima I : Chalukyas of Gujarat. 3. Jayapala : Shahiya dynasty. 4. Lalitaditya Muktapida : Utpala dynasty of Kashmir. How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

With reference to the ancient architectural development in the hills of North Indian States, consider the following statements : 1. The temple 'Garbhagriha' and 'Shikhara' were made in a Rekha-prasada or Latina style. 2. The Pandrethan Temple in Kashmir is built on a plinth in the middle of a tank. 3. The Jageshwar Temple is located in Garhwal region. 4. The Lakshana Devi Mandir shows the influence of the post-Gupta tradition. How many statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Indo-Roman trade, who among the following referred to the drain of Roman gold into India? 1. Strabo 2. Pliny 3. Ptolemy 4. Dio Chrysostom. Select the answer using the code given below.

With reference to the history of India, the 'Katapayadi system', the 'Parahita system' and the 'Drigganita system' are associated with

Consider the following statements about the costumes and headgear/hairstyle in India during 4th-7th century AD:

1. There was a marked preference for stitched garment as compared to any previous age
2. Simple plaits without any floral embellishment dominated the hairstyle of women
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs of texts and their subjects:

1. Tilakmanjari : Mathematics
2. Nighantu : Medicine
3. Janakiharan : Logic
   Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

The Junagarh inscription goes on to tell us that during the reign of Rudradaman, in the year 72 of the Saka era, there occurred a terrible storm. What would be the time in CE of the occurrence of that terrible storm?

In Kautilya's Arthashashtra, the conquerer king is expected to establish, in the conquered territories, a social order based on the

What is Nalayira Divyaprabandham?

Consider the following observations about the largest stupa at Sanchi :

1. Going by information available from the inscriptions on the railings of the stupa, the construction of part of one of its gateways was financed by the Guild of Ivory workers.
2. In its original early form, this stupa was plain except for the stone railings and the gateways, which were richly carved.
3. The panels on the four gateways contain sculptures only in the front and have no sculptures on the rear side.
4. In 1918, when the stupa was discovered, all of its four gates were intact but the mound was in poor condition.
5. Art historians have established clear connections between the sculptures of the stupa with events described in Jataka Tales.
6. War scenes have also been depicted in these sculptures.
   Which of the observations given above are correct?

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
(Inscription/Event) (Time Period)

1. Prayag Prashasti by Harishena : 4th century CE
2. Chinese traveller Fa Xian's Account : 6th century CE
3. Mudrarakshasa of Vishakhadatta : 5th century CE
4. Harshacharita of Banabhatta : 6th century CE
5. Aihole Prashasti of Ravikirti : 7th century CE
6. Kavirajamarga of Amoghavarsha : 8th century CE
   Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Which one of the following activities was not a part of the daily time-table for a King as prescribed in Arthashastra ?

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List-I (Harappan Site)
A. Nageshwar
B. Alamgirpur
C. Kalibangan
D. Rakhigarhi
List-II (Location)

1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Rajasthan
3. Saurashtra
4. Haryana
   Code: