Ancient History - MOST IMPORTANT SSC CPO Previous Year Questions
Practice real questions from previous year exams of SSC CPO.
📘 Prehistoric Period📚 Neolithic Age (New Stone Age)
Q1
Which of the following archaeological sites has evidence of pit-dwellings?
🎯 SSC CPO-SI – 11/12/2019 (Shift-I)
📘 Prehistoric Period📚 Neolithic Age (New Stone Age)
Q2
At which of the following sites have archaeologists recovered burial of five wild dogs and antler's horn?
🎯 SSC CPO-SI – 12/12/2019 (Shift-II)
📘 Prehistoric Period📚 Neolithic Age (New Stone Age)
Q3
Mehargarh, the Neolithic settlement, is located in which province of Pakistan?
🎯 SSC CPO-SI 23/11/2020 (Shift-II)
📘 Prehistoric Period📚 Fossil Evidence & Human Evolution
Q4
The skull of a 'Homo erectus' was found in which of the following pre-historic Indian sites?
🎯 SSC CPO-SI – 12/12/2019 (Shift-II)
📘 Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) / Harappan Culture📚 Harappan Sites
Q5
In which state is the archaeological site of Surkotada situated?
🎯 SSC CPO-SI – 09/12/2019 (Shift-II)
📘 Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) / Harappan Culture📚 Harappan Sites
Q6
In which province of Pakistan is the site of the ancient civilisation of Mohenjodaro located?
🎯 SSC CPO-SI – 12/12/2019 (Shift-I)
📘 Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) / Harappan Culture📚 Harappan Sites
Q7
Which of the following is a mature phase Harappan site located in the state of Rajasthan?
🎯 SSC CPO-SI 23/11/2020 (Shift-I)
📘 The Vedic Period📚 Religion & Philosophy
Q8
As per ancient Indian philosophy, the Purusharthas or the four aims of life does NOT include :
🎯 SSC CPO-SI – 12/12/2019 (Shift-II)
📘 Prehistoric Period📚 Sources & Periodization of Indian Prehistory
Q9
The Vedic literature was composed between:
🎯 SSC CPO (TIER-1) 2016
📘 The Vedic Period📚 Sources for Reconstructing Vedic Society (Vedas, Brahmanas, etc.)
Q10
The Rigveda is divided into...........books or mandals.
🎯 SSC CPO-SI 24/11/2020 (Shift-I)
📘 The Vedic Period📚 Sources for Reconstructing Vedic Society (Vedas, Brahmanas, etc.)
Q11
The collection of vedic hymns or mantras is called-
🎯 SSC CPO-SI 23/11/2020 (Shift-II)
📘 The Vedic Period📚 Religion & Philosophy
Q12
All of the following are the principal deities of the Vedic pantheon, except ..........
🎯 SSC CPO-SI – 09/12/2019 (Shift-II)
📘 The Mahajanapadas Period (c. 600-322 BCE)📚 Haryanka Dynasty
Q13
The famous physician Jeevaka was appointed in the court of:
🎯 SSC CPO-SI – 11/12/2019 (Shift-II)
📘 The Mahajanapadas Period (c. 600-322 BCE)📚 System of Administration
Q14
While Magadha was a powerful Mahajanapada, Vajji, with its capital at Vaishali (Bihar), was under a different form of government known as:
🎯 SSC CPO-SI – 13/12/2019 (Shift-II)
📘 Jainism📚 Misc
Q15
Which of the following religious groups annually celebrates the 'Paryushan Parva' for self purification and uplift by adhering of the ten universal virtues in practical life ?
🎯 SSC CPO-SI – 13/12/2019 (Shift-II)
📘 Buddhism📚 Buddhist Councils
Q16
In which city was the third Buddhist Council held?
🎯 SSC CPO-SI – 13/12/2019 (Shift-II)
📘 Buddhism📚 Literature, Spread, and Royal Patronage
Q17
Which of the following is a part of Sutta Pitaka?
🎯 SSC CPO-SI 25/11/2020 (Shift-I)
📘 Buddhism📚 Important Sites
Q18
Which of the following stupas is not located in the state Uttar Pradesh ?
🎯 SSC CPO-SI 23/11/2020 (Shift-II)
📘 Buddhism📚 Symbols, Art & Architecture
Q19
Which of the following is related with the architecture of Buddhist stupas ?
🎯 SSC CPO-SI 23/11/2020 (Shift-II)
📘 Buddhism📚 Important Sites
Q20
Ashta Mahasthan refers to eight important places associated with the life of Buddha. Which of the following is not one of them?
🎯 SSC CPO-SI 23/11/2020 (Shift-I)