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Ancient History UPSC PYQ 2012

4 questions from the UPSC 2012 examination. Showing a preview of 3 below — generate a full practice test to solve the rest.

3 questions

1Easyprelims2 marks
Vedic Period
The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of
ABhakti
Bimage worship and Yajnas
Cworship of nature, and Yajnas
Dworship of nature and Bhakti
2Easyprelims2 marks
Buddhism & Jainism
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas
3. Denial of efficacy of rituals
A1 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
3Mediumprelims2 marks
Trade & Economy
With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country's economy, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the State and the king was the chief administrative authority on them.
2. The wages, rules of work, standards and prices were fixed by the guild.
3. The guild had judicial powers over its own members.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A1 and 2 only
B3 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

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