Ancient History - MOST IMPORTANT SSC Selection Phase Previous Year Questions
Practice real questions from previous year exams of SSC Selection Phase.
📘 Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) / Harappan Culture📚 Town Planning & Architecture
Q1
In 1948, Ernest Mackay noted that in the Harappan city, Lothal, drains for the drainage system were made of _________ Bricks.
🎯 SSC Selection Phases XI– 28/06/2023 (Shift-IV)
📘 Eastern India Dynasties📚 Pala Dynasty
Q2
In the Early Middle Ages, a famous tripartite war was fought for control of...........
🎯 SSC Selection Phases XI– 28/06/2023 (Shift-II)
📘 Western & Central India Dynasties📚 Misc
Q3
In eleventh century, under the patronage of which dynasty Bhojshala structure was built in the state of Madhya Pradesh?
🎯 SSC Selection Phases XI– 27/06/2023 (Shift-IV)
📘 Styles of Temple Architecture📚 Nagara Style
Q4
Which element in North Indian temple architecture represents the superstructure or tower over the sanctum sanctorum and pillared mandapas?
🎯 SSC Selection Phases XI– 28/06/2023 (Shift-I)
📘 Deccan & South India Dynasties📚 Hoysala Dynasty
Q5
Hoysaleshwara temple was built with which of the following stones by a Hoysala king in 1150?
🎯 SSC Selection Phases XI– 27/06/2023 (Shift-I)
📘 The Mauryan Empire (c. 322-185 BCE)📚 Archaeological Sources (Inscriptions, Sites)
Q6
Nagarjuni caves were donated by the Mauryas to which of the following sects?
🎯 SSC Selection Phases XI– 28/06/2023 (Shift-II)
📘 Deccan & South India Dynasties📚 Misc
Q7
The book ‘Vikramarjun Vijay' written by Pampa is written in which of the following languages?
🎯 SSC Selection Phases XI- 28/06/2023 (Shift-I)
📘 The Vedic Period📚 Religion & Philosophy
Q8
The Purva Mimamsa school of philosophy was founded in ancient India by..
🎯 SSC Selection Phases XI– 28/06/2023 (Shift-III)
📘 Schools of Art and Architecture📚 Caves
Q9
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): Ajanta is the only surviving site that contains paintings from both the first century BCE and the fifth century CE. Reason (R): Ajanta has chaitya caves from the early phase and only vihara-chaitya caves from the later phase
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Sangam Period (South India: c. 300 BCE - 300 CE)📚 The Pandyas
Q10
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): The murals in Tirumalaipuram and Sittanavasal caves are important surviving examples of Pandya art. Reason (R): These murals are mainly found on the outer walls of temples and depict mythological war scenes.
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Western & Central India Dynasties📚 Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty
Q11
Read the following statements: 1. After Harsha's death, the Rajputs rose to prominence in northern Indian politics. 2.The Rajputs maintained strong unity, which helped them resist foreign invasions effectively. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Schools of Art and Architecture📚 Gandhara School of Art
Q12
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): The Buddha sculptures of the Gandhara School show Hellenistic features. Reason (R): The Buddha head from this school has curly hair and shows typical Hellenistic elements.
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Deccan & South India Dynasties📚 Kakatiya Dynasty
Q13
Consider the following statements regarding South Indian dynasties in the 12th and 13th centuries: Statement I: The Kakatiyas, ruling from Manyakheta, were the primary successors to the Later Chalukyas in the western Deccan. Statement II: The Hoysalas, based in Devagiri, were the sole dynasty responsible for the complete overthrow of the Later Chalukyas across all their territories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 The Mauryan Empire (c. 322-185 BCE)📚 Archaeological Sources (Inscriptions, Sites)
Q14
Ashoka's famous stone pillars were mainly carved from which rock?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Schools of Art and Architecture📚 Stupas
Q15
Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): Post-Mauryan Buddhist stupas show regional variations in form, such as cruciform bases and pyramidal superstructures. Reason (R): Use of diverse local materials and building techniques led to the emergence of distinct stupa styles across regions.
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Prehistoric Period📚 Fossil Evidence & Human Evolution
Q16
Match the geological era/period with a characteristic life event: 1. Precambrian 2. Mesozoic 3. Cenozoic
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Schools of Art and Architecture📚 Stupas
Q17
Given below are two statements: Statement I: The construction of Stupas, Chaityas, and Viharas became a significant trend during 200 B.C.-300 A.D. Statement II: These structures were primarily secular in nature and excluded religious significance. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 The Vedic Period📚 Early Vedic Period (Rigvedic Period: c. 1500-1000 BCE)
Q18
The Rigveda points to an organized society. What kind of marriage existed there?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) / Harappan Culture📚 Economy & Trade in IVC
Q19
The Indus Valley Civilization flourished under which economy?
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025
📘 Prehistoric Period📚 Chalcolithic Age (Copper Stone Age)
Q20
In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Select the correct option from the following: Assertion (A): The Chalcolithic people in India did not benefit much from the technological knowledge of the Indus Valley Civilization. Reason (R): Chalcolithic cultures were generally younger and more isolated than the Indus people.
🎯 SSC Selection Phase (Phase-XIII) 2025