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Ancient History UPSC PYQ 1996

4 questions from the UPSC 1996 examination.

4 questions

1Mediumprelims2 marks
Science & Technology

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I I. Visakhadatta II. Varahamihira III. Charaka IV. Brahmagupta List II A) Medicine B) Drama C) Astronomy D) Mathematics

AI – A, II – C, III – D, IV – B
BI – B, II – A, III – C, IV – D
CI – B, II – C, III – A, IV – D
DI – C, II – B, III – A, IV – B
2Mediumprelims2 marks
Society, Law & Administration

In the context of ancient Indian society, which one of the following terms does not belong to the category of the other three?

AKula
BVamsa
CKosa
DGotra
3Easyprelims2 marks
Science & Technology

Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period?

ASaumilla
BSudraka
CShaunaka
DSusrutha
4Easyprelims2 marks
Vedic Period

The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is

ASindhu
BSutudri
CSarasvati
DGanga
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