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Ancient History UPSC PYQ 2003

3 questions from the UPSC 2003 examination. Showing a preview of 3 below — generate a full practice test to solve the rest.

3 questions

1Easyprelims2 marks
Post-Gupta & Early Medieval Dynasties
Emperor Harsha’s southward march was stopped on the Narmada River by
APulakesin-I
BPulakesin-II
CVikramaditya-I
DVikramaditya-II
2Mediumprelims2 marks
Post-Mauryan & Foreign Invasions
Consider the following statements:
1. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga.
2. The last Sunga king, Devabhuti was assassinated by his Brahmana minister Vasudeva Kanva who usurped the throne.
3. The last ruler of the Kanva dynasty was deposed by the Andhra’s.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
A1 and 2
BOnly 2
COnly 3
D1, 2 and 3
3Mediumprelims2 marks
Buddhism & Jainism
Consider the following statements:
1. Vardhamana Mahavira’s mother was the daughter of Lichchhavi chief Chetaka.
2. Gautama Buddha’s mother was a princess from the Kosha-lan dynasty.
3. Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara, belonged to Banaras.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
AOnly 1
BOnly 2
C2 and 3
D1, 2 and 3

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