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20263Ancient HistoryConsider the following statements : I. Pali texts contain the first definite references to coins, e.g., kahapana, nikkha, kamsa, and kakanika. I…Open
20265Ancient HistoryAmong the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included ?Open
20267Ancient HistoryConsider the following statements relating to the use of the place-value system in Indi The earliest epigraphic use of the place-value system in…Open
20268Ancient HistoryConsider the following statements about the archaeological findings in Harappan towns : I There is wide occurrence of spindle-whorls in the hous…Open
202610Ancient HistoryConsider the following statements about the Rigvedic period: I. Irrigation from wells allowed agriculture to expand away from flood plains and s…Open
202613Ancient HistoryWhich of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched ? r Vitasta Asikni Parushni 4. Yavyavati Chenab Jhel…Open
202615Ancient HistoryWhich of the following pairs of the king and his dynasty in early historical Tamilakam is/are not correctly matched? 1. Senguttuvan : Chera 2. U…Open
202620Ancient HistoryIn which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni ('mistress of the field') originate ?Open
202523Ancient HistoryThe irrigation device called 'Araghatta' wasOpen
202524Ancient HistoryWho among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles 'Mattavilasa', 'Vichitrachitta' and 'Gunabhara'?Open
202525Ancient HistoryFa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign ofOpen
202527Ancient HistoryWith reference to ancient India (600–322 BC), consider the following pairs: Territorial Region River flowing in the region I. Asmaka : Godavari …Open
202529Ancient HistoryAshokan inscriptions suggest that the ‘Pradeshika’, ‘Rajuka’ and ‘Yukta’ were important officers at the:Open
202434Ancient HistoryWith reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets ? 1. Nayaputta 2. Shakyamuni 3. Tathagata…Open
202435Ancient HistoryConsider the following information : Archaeological Site State Description 1. Chandraketugarh Odisha Trading Port town 2. Inamgaon Maharashtra C…Open
20231Ancient HistoryIn which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?Open
20233Ancient HistoryWith reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known asOpen
202260Ancient HistoryAccording to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? 1. A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. 2. …Open
202291Ancient HistoryConsider the following pairs: Site of Ashoka's major rock edicts — Location in the State of 1. Dhauli – Odisha 2. Erragudi – Andhra Pradesh 3. J…Open
202132Ancient HistoryWhich one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams …Open
202134Ancient HistoryFrom the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in …Open
202137Ancient HistoryConsider the following pairs: Historical place : Well- known for 1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines 2. Chandra-ketugarh : Terracotta art 3.Ganeshwar…Open
202141Ancient HistoryWith reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famousOpen
202016Ancient HistoryWith reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga…Open
202049Ancient HistoryWith reference to the history of India, the terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" denoteOpen
202050Ancient HistoryWho among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription? "Whosoever praises his religious sect or blames other sects out of…Open
202062Ancient HistoryWith reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known asOpen
201957Ancient HistoryWhich one of the following is not a Harappan site?Open
201958Ancient HistoryIn which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?Open
201960Ancient HistoryWith refence to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?Open
201777Ancient HistoryWith reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correc…Open
20165Ancient HistoryIn the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: Term - Description 1. Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart fo…Open
201614Ancient HistoryWith reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of th…Open
201664Ancient HistoryWho of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?Open
201356Ancient HistoryThe Chinese traveler Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this cont…Open
201395Ancient HistoryWhich of the following characterizes/characterize the people of Indus Civilization? 1. They possessed great palaces and temples. 2. They worship…Open
201221Ancient HistoryWith reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct? 1. Different kinds of specialized s…Open
201222Ancient HistoryWith reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities…Open
201224Ancient HistoryThe Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are theOpen
201273Ancient HistoryThe religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily ofOpen
201282Ancient HistoryWith reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country's economy, which of the following statem…Open