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Ancient History UPSC PYQ 2001

4 questions from the UPSC 2001 examination.

4 questions

1Easyprelims2 marks
Indus Valley Civilization

Which one of the following animals was NOT represented on the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture?

ACow
BElephant
CRhinoceros
DTiger
2Mediumprelims2 marks
Buddhism & Jainism

Who among the following presided over the Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir?

AParsva
BNagarjuna
CSudraka
DVasumitra
3Easyprelims2 marks
Post-Gupta & Early Medieval Dynasties

Assertion (A): Harshavardhana convened the Prayag Assembly. Reason (R): He wanted to popularise only the Mahayana form of Buddhism.

ABoth A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
BBoth A and R are individually true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
CA is true, but R is false
DA is false, but R is true
4Easyprelims2 marks
Post-Gupta & Early Medieval Dynasties

Which one of the Chola kings conquered Ceylon?

AAditya I
BRajaraja I
CRajendra
DVijayalaya
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