Ancient History - MOST IMPORTANT RRB RPF Previous Year Questions
Practice real questions from previous year exams of RRB RPF.
Name the author who wrote the book 'Kavyadarsha'.
Who built the temple for goddess Nishumbhasudini?
The four Vedas, together with their Brahmanas are also known as ______.
Who among the following was one of the grandsons of Ashoka?
What was the capital of the Gupta empire during the rule of Ashoka?
From which site of the Indus Valley Civilisation was a design on a pot which seems to tell the story of the thirsty crow, who finds a clever way to drink water at the bottom of the pot, found?
Which of the following officers was known as Akaradhyaksha during the Mauryan period?
The Samhitas represent the ______ segment/part of each Veda, comprising a compilation of mantras.
Which of the following literary works of Sangam period has been considered as a collection of the oldest surviving Tamil Poetry?
The sacred journey of Lord Jagannath with brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra from the Jagannath Temple of Puri, popularly known as ‘Rath Yatra', starts in the Hindu month of ______
Which of the following refers to tax paid only in cash during the Mauryan period?
The time period of the Chola Dynasty in South India was ______.
How many books does Abhidhamma Pitaka consist of?
Who was the last emperor of the Pallava dynasty?
Who looked after markets and checked wrong practices in the Maurya empire?
The word 'Veda' is derived from which of the following root words?
Match the columns. List-I (Term) List-ll (Description of Tax)
A) Halivakara I. Ploughshare tax
B) Hiranya II. Gold tax
C) Udranga III. Land tax
D) Shulka IV. Customs
Which of the following Gupta rulers defeated Shaka King Rudrasimha III and captured his kingdom?
The word 'vaishya' comes from which word in the Vedic period?
Which of these festivals is considered the most sacred Buddhist festival, commemorating the birth, enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana (passing away) of Buddha Shakyamuni?