Ancient History - MOST IMPORTANT UP PCS Previous Year Questions
Practice real questions from previous year exams of UP PCS.
📘 The Vedic Period📚 Religion & Philosophy
Q1
Which of the following pairs (School of Thought Proponent) is correctly matched?
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📘 Post-Mauryan Period (c. 200 BCE - 300 CE)📚 The Kushanas (Kanishka)
Q2
Charak Samhita is divided into how many chapters and sections?
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📘 The Vedic Period📚 Political Structure
Q3
Which officer was known as 'Bhagadugha' during Vedic administration?
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📘 Post-Mauryan Period (c. 200 BCE - 300 CE)📚 The Indo-Greeks
Q4
'Milind Panho' is in the form of a dialogue between King Milind and Buddhist Saint. The concerned saint was-
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📘 The Mauryan Empire (c. 322-185 BCE)📚 Sources for Mauryan History
Q5
With reference to the Puranas, which one of the following statements is correct?
1. Information about the Mauryan dynasty is found in the Vishnu Puran.
2. Vayu Puran throws light on the Gupta's governance system.
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📘 Prehistoric Period📚 Palaeolithic Age (Old Stone Age)
Q6
Match List-I with List-II.
List-I (Archaeological site): A. Nevasa, B. Isampur, C. Didwana, D. Gudiyam cave.
List-II (Present location): 1. Rajasthan, 2. Tamil Nadu, 3. Maharashtra, 4. Karnataka.
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📘 Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) / Harappan Culture📚 Harappan Sites
Q7
Eastern boundary of the Harappa culture is indicated by which of the following?
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📘 The Gupta Empire (c. 319 - 550 CE)📚 Chandragupta II (Vikramaditya)
Q8
With reference to Chandragupta II, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The strongest evidence in the context of the Shaka Victory is the silver coins of this King.
2. The weight of these coins used to be about 33 grains.
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📘 The Gupta Empire (c. 319 - 550 CE)📚 Later Guptas
Q9
Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? (Ruler - Inscription)
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📘 The Gupta Empire (c. 319 - 550 CE)📚 Society, Economy, Religion, and Culture
Q10
Match List-I (God) with List-II (Symbol).
List-I:
A. Shiva
B. Vishnu
C. Ganesh
D. Saraswati
List-II:
1. Chakra
2. Trident
3. Veena
4. Rope or noose
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📘 Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) / Harappan Culture📚 Harappan Sites
Q11
In which State of India is the Harappan Civilization site Mandi Situated?
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📘 Jainism📚 The 24 Tirthankaras
Q12
Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
(Tirthankar) - (Nirvan Place)
(a) Rishabhanath - Ashtapad
(b) Vasupujya - Sammedashikhar
(c) Neminath - Urjayanta
(d) Mahavira - Pavapuri
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📘 Post-Mauryan Period (c. 200 BCE - 300 CE)📚 Satavahana Dynasty
Q13
With reference to the Satavahana Rulers which of the following statement/s is/are true?
1. The Satavahana Kings were the nurtures of Prakrit languages.
2. Public aspect of the arts got more encouragement during the satavahana period.
Select the correct answer using the given below codes.
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📘 Prehistoric Period📚 Prehistoric Rock Paintings
Q14
Which of the following Indian Archaeologists first visited 'Bhimbetka Caves' and discovered the prehistoric significance of its rock paintings?
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📘 Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) / Harappan Culture📚 Harappan Sites
Q15
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Harappan Site)
A. Balu
B. Manda
C. Padri
D. Hulas
List-II (UT/State of India)
1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Jammu and Kashmir
3. Haryana
4. Gujarat
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📘 The Vedic Period📚 Economic System
Q16
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I
A. Indus Valley Civilization
B. Later Vedic Society
C. Rigvedic Society
D. Medieval Period
List-II
1. Pastoral
2. Land Lordism
3. Agrarian
4. Urban
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📘 The Mahajanapadas Period (c. 600-322 BCE)📚 16 Mahajanapadas
Q17
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Mahajanapadas)
A. Matsya
B. Kuru
C. Sursena
D. Asmak
List-II (Capitals)
1. Mathura
2. Potan
3. Virat Nagar
4. Indraprastha
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📘 Post-Mauryan Period (c. 200 BCE - 300 CE)📚 Misc
Q18
The rulers of which of the following dynasty have been called as 'Shriparvatiya' in Puranas?
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📘 The Mauryan Empire (c. 322-185 BCE)📚 Mauryan Administration
Q19
The official 'Agronomoi' during the Mauryan age was related to which of the following fields?
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📘 Deccan & South India Dynasties📚 Chola Dynasty
Q20
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): We have much more information about the Cholas than their predecessors.
Reason (R): The Chola rulers adopted the practice of having inscriptions written on the walls of temples giving a historical narrative of their victories.
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