Ancient History UPSC PYQ 2000 — UPSC Practice Questions

Question 1

Assertion (A): The origin of feudal system in ancient India can be traced to military campaigns.
Reason (R): There was considerable expansion of the feudal system during the Gupta period.

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

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

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A is true, but R is false

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A is false, but R is true

Question 2

Assertion (A): Ashoka annexed Kalinga to the Mauryan Empire.
Reason (R): Kalinga controlled the land and sea routes to South India.

Accepted Answer

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

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

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A is true, but R is false

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A is false, but R is true

Question 3

Which one of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander's invasion?

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Nanda

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Maurya

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Sunga

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Kanva

Question 4

The practice of military governorship was first introduced in India by the

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Greeks

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Shakas

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Parthians

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Mughals

Question 5

Assertion (A): The emphasis of Jainism on non-violence (ahimsa) prevented agriculturalists from embracing Jainism.
Reason (R): Cultivation involved killing of insects and pests.

Accepted Answer

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

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

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A is true, but R is false

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A is false, but R is true