Ancient History UPSC PYQ 2020

Question 1

Consider the following events in the history of India:
1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja
2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman I
3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka I
4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?

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2 – 1 – 4 – 3

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3 – 1 – 4 – 2

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2 – 4 – 1 – 3

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3 – 4 – 1 – 2

Question 2

With reference to the history of India, the terms ‘Kuliyavapa’ and ‘Dronavapa’ denote

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measurement of land

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coins of different monetary values

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classification of urban land for revenue purposes

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religious grants

Question 3

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism.
2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism.
3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered the Mahayana Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 and 2 only

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2 and 3 only

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3 only

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1, 2 and 3

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