Ancient History UPSC PYQ 1998 — UPSC Practice Questions

Question 1

The Asokan major rock edicts which tell us about the Sangam Kingdom include rock edicts

Accepted Answer

II and XIII

Answer

I and X

Answer

I and XI

Answer

II and XIV

Question 2

Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food grains to be utilised during the crises in the country?

Accepted Answer

Sohagaura Copper-plate

Answer

Rumminidei pillar-edict of Asoka

Answer

Prayaga-Prasasti

Answer

Mehrauli Pillar inscription of Chandra

Question 3

The given map relates to

Accepted Answer

Asoka towards the close of his reign

Answer

Kaniska at the time of his death

Answer

Samudragupta after the close of his South Indian campaign

Answer

Empire of Thanesar on the eve of Harsha’s accession

Question 4

Assertion (A): According to Asoka’s edicts, social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion. Reason (R): He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.

Accepted Answer

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Answer

Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A

Answer

A is true, but R is false

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A is false, but R is true

Question 5

What is the correct chronological order in which the following appeared in India?
I. Gold coins
II. Punch-marked silver coins
III. Iron plough
IV. Urban culture
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Accepted Answer

IV, III, II, I

Answer

III, IV, I, II

Answer

III, IV, II, I

Answer

IV, III, I, II