1. The accounts of the Kalinga war are known to us by the ( UPPSC 2016)
a) Rock Edict-XIII
b) Rummindei Pillar Inscription
c) Accounts of Hiuen Tsang
d) Minor Rock Edict-I
Answer. a. Rock Edict-XIII
2. Three human skeletons in a single grave were recovered at ( UPPSC 2016)
a) Saral Nahar Rai
b) Damdama
c) Mahadaha
d) Langhnaj
Answer. b. Damdama.
Damdama is a mesolithic site in Pratapgarh, UP.
3. Who was the founder of ‘Vikramnshila Vihar’? ( UPPSC 2016)
a) Gopal
b) Devapal
c) Dharmapala
d) Mahipal
Answer. c. Dharmapala
Dharmapala was the founder of ‘Vikramnshila Vihar’.
4. Which city was founded by Krishna Deva Raya? ( UPPSC 2016)
a) Warangal
b) Nagalapura
c) Udayagiri
d) Chandragiri
Answer. b. Nagalapura
5. ‘The Roots of Ancient India’ was written by ( UPPSC 2016)
a) D. K. Chakravarti
b) D. P. Agrawal
c) W.A. Fairservis
d) A. Ghosh
Answer. c.
W.A Fairservis.
6. From which rock shelter of Vindhyas, the maximum number of human skeletons have been found? ( UPPSC 2016)
a) Morahana Pahar
b) Ghagharia
c) Baghahi Khor
d) Lekhahia
Answer. b. Ghagharia.
7. ‘Prithivyah Pratham veer’ was the title of ( UPPSC 2016)
a) Samudragupta
b) Rajendra-l
c) Amoghavarsha
d) Gautamiputra shatkarni
Answer. a. Samudragupta;330 BC
8. The name "Aghanya" mentioned in many passages of the Rig Veda refers to: ( UPPSC 2017)
a) Priest
b) Women
c) Cows
d) Brahmanas
Answer. c;
9. In which of the following rock-cut caves are eleven-headed the Bodhisattva image depicted? ( UPPSC 2017)
a) Ajanta
b) Ellora
c) Kanheri
d) Karle
Answer. c; Kanheri
10. Consider the following statements: ( UPPSC 2017)
1. The early Chaityagrihas and viharas of Guntuphalli in West Godavari district are rock-cut.
2. The chaityas and Viharas of eastern Deccan are usually rock cut.
of these statements:
a) Only 1 is correct.
b) Only 2 are correct
c) Both 1 and 2 are correct
d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Answer. c.
Both 1 and 2 are correct.
11. Which one of the following is not true about the Barabar hill caves? ( UPPSC 2017)
a) There are in all four caves on Barabar Hill
b) Inscriptions of Ashoka are found on the walls of three caves.
c) These inscriptions inform us about the dedication of these caves to the Ajivikas.
d) These inscriptions date back to the 6th century BC.
Answer
d;
It is the 3rd century BC.
12. Matsya Mahajanapada of 6th century B.C was located in: ( UPPSC 2017)
a) Western Uttar Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Bundelkhand
d) Rohilkhand
Answer. b;
Rajasthan. Capital of Matsya's Mahajanpada was Virat Nagar.
13. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists: ( UPPSC 2017)
List-I List-II
A. Gandhar Art 1. Menander
B. Junagarh Rock inscription 2. Patika
C. Milinapanho 3. Kushanas
D. Taxila inscriptions 4. Rudradaman I
A B C D
a) 1 3 4 2
b) 2 4 3 1
c) 3 4 1 2
d) 2 1 3 4
Answer. c;
14. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: ( UPPSC 2017)
List-I(Tirthankara) List-II(Cognizance)
A. Adinatha 1. Bull
B. Mallinatha 2. Horse
C. Parshvanatha 3. Snake
D. Sambhavnatha 4. Water Jar
A B C D
a) 1 4 3 2
b) 1 3 2 4
c) 2 4 3 1
d) 3 1 4 2
Answer. a;
Adinatha: Bull
Mallinatha: Water Jar
Parshvanatha: Snake
15. Match List - I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below. ( UPPSC 2018)
List - I List - II I
(Samudra Gupta's (Their Kingdoms)
Contemporary Kings
of South India)
A. Dhananjaya 1. Avamukta
B. Nilaraja 2. Kanchi
C. Ugrasena 3. Kusthalpura
D. Vishnugopa 4.Palaka
Code:
A B C D
a) 1 2 3 4
b) 2 1 4 3
c) 3 1 4 2
d) 4 3 2 1
Answer. c
18. Which of the following centers related to the Indus Valley are situated in Uttar Pradesh?
Select the correct answer from the codes given below : ( UPPSC 2018)
I. Kalibanga
II. Lothal
III. Alamgirpur
IV. Hulas
Codes:
a) I, II, III, IV
b) I, II
c) II, III
d) III, IV
Answer. d
19. Which of the following institutions belonged to foreign trade? ( UPPSC 2018)
a) Sreni
b) Nagaram
c) Nanadesis
d) Manigrama
Answer. d
20. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). ( UPPSC 2018)
Assertion (A): Many Sanskrit works on music were translated into Persian during the medieval period.
Reason (R): The early Chisti Sufis were fond of musical assemblies called, 'sama'.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer. b
21. Which of the following inscriptions gives information about two Ashwamedha Yajnas performed by King Pushyamitra Shunga? ( UPPSC 2018)
a) Saranath inscription
b) Besnagar inscription
c) Ayodhya inscription
d)Hathigumpha inscription
Answer. c
22. Which of the following is a Samhita of Shukla Yajurveda? ( UPPSC 2018)
a) Vajasanami
b) Maitrayani
c) Taittiriya
d) Kathak
Answer. a
23. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). ( UPPSC 2018)
Assertion (A): Turkish invasions on India were successful.
Reason (R): There was no political unity in North India.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
b)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
c) (A) is true, but (R) is false
d)(A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer. a
24. Arrange the following temples in chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below: ( UPPSC 2018)
I. Brihdishwar temple
II. Gangaikonda Chola Puram temple
III. Shore temple of Mahabalipuram
IV. Sapt pagoda
Codes:
a) I, II, IV, III
b)II, I, III, IV
c)III, II, I, IV
d) IV, III, I, II
Answer. d
25. The inscription of Hathigumpha is the source of information about which king? ( UPPSC 2018)
a) Kharvela
b) Ashok
c) Harshavardhan
d) Kanishka
Answer. a
26. Which among the following sites provides evidence of the domestication of animals in the Mesolithic period? ( UPPSC 2018)
a) Odai
b) Bori
c) Bagar
d) Lakhnia
Answer. c
27. Which of the following temples is also known as the Khajuraho of Vidarbha? ( UPPSC 2019)
a) Markandeshwar
b) Kailash
c) Manudevi
d) Bhimasbankar
Answer. a;
Markandeshwar temples are also known as the Khajuraho of Vidarbha. It is located on the bank of the Wainganga River. It is the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra.
28. With reference to the National Calendar, which of the statements is/are correct? ( UPPSC 2019)
1. The National calendar of India is based on the Vikram Era.
2. The national calendar was adopted on January 26, 1950.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. d;
The National Calendar of India is based on the Saka Era. It was adopted on 22 March 1957.
Saka era was started by Kanishka in 78 CE.
Vikram Era 57 BC.
29. The rulers of Which of the following dynasties have been called "Shriparvatiya" in Puranas? ( UPPSC 2020)
a) Vakatakas
b) Ikshvakus
c) Shaks
d) Kharvelas
Answer. B; Iskhvakus.
In Purana, the Ikshvakus dynasty has been called "Shriparvatiya". The dynasty ruled in the eastern Krishna River valley of India or Andhra Pradesh.
30 The official "Agronomai" during the Mauryan age was related to which of the following fields? ( UPPSC 2020)
a) Weight and measurement
b) Administrative management
c) Construction of roads
d) Revenue management
Answer. C;
The official "Agronomai" during the Mauryan age was related to the construction of roads. Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire.
31. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: ( UPPSC 2020)
List-I List-II
(Mahajanpadas) (Capitals)
A. Matsya 1. Mathura
B. Kuru 2. Potan
C. Sursena 3. Virat Nagar
D. Asmak 4. Indraprastha
Codes:
A B C D
a) 4 2 1 3
b) 3 1 4 2
c) 3 4 1 2
d) 2 3 4 1
Answer. c;
These are 16 Mahajjanpada and their capital.
1. Ashmaka: Potan
2. Avanti: Ujjain
3. Anga: Champta( Mongar and Bhagalpur)
4. Magadha: Rajgriha/Patliputra
5. Vajji: Vaishali( North of Ganga in Bihar)
6. Malla: Kusinara/Pawa( Deoria, Gorakhpur, Siddharth Nagar)(UP)
7. Kosala: Shravasti(Faziabad, Gonda, Bahraich)(UP)
8. Kashi: Varanasi(UP)
9. Chedi: Shuktimati( Bundelkhand)(UP)
10. Panchala: Ahichhatra/Kampilya(UP)(Western UP and East Yamuna)
11. Sursena: Mathura(UP)
12. Kuru : Indraprastha( Haryana/Delhi)
13. Matsya: Viratnagar(Rajashtan)
14. Kamboja: Rajapura(Hindukus Areas)
15. Gandhara: Taxila(Pakistan)
16. Vatsa: Kaushambi( Allahabad/ Mirzapur)
Mahajanpadas in Uttar Pradesh: Malla, Kosala, Kashi, Chedi, Vatsa, Panvhala, sursena
Mahajanpadas in Bihar: Anga, Magadha, Vajji
32. Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion(A) and the other as Reason(R): ( UPPSC 2020)
Assertion(A): We have much more information about Cholas than their predecessors.
Reason (R): The Chola rulers adopted the practice of having inscriptions written on the walls of temples giving a historical narrative of their victories.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
Answer. a;
Founder of Chola emprie was Rajaraja, 985 AD. Rajarajeshwara temple at Tanjore was made in 1010. He made long inscriptions written on the walls of temples giving a history of the narrative of their victories.
Rajaraja 's Son Rajendra I got the title of Ganngaikondachola. Chola navy the Bay of Bengal sea as Chola lake.
Ur: General assembly of Village.
Agraharas: Gathering of Adult men in Brahmana village.
Chola land Categories:
Brahmadeya: land gifted to Brahmana
Shallabhoga: Land gifted for school
Devadana,: Land gifted for temple
Vellanvagai: Land for non-brahmana
33. Which of the following Indian Archaeologists first visited "Bhimbetka Caves" and discovered the prehistoric significance of its rock paintings? ( UPPSC 2020)
a) Madho Swaroop Vatsa
b) H.D.Sankalia
c) V.S Wakankar
d) V.N.Mishra
Answer. c;
V.s Wakankar was discovered in 1958. Bhibetka is a paleolithic site ( 2.5 Million to 10,000 BC) and also a World Heritage site.
Location of Bhimbetka Caves: Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
34. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: ( UPPSC 2020)
List-I List-II
(Harappan Sites) (UT/State of India)
A. Balu 1. Uttar Pradesh
B. Manda 2. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Padri 3. Haryana
D. Hulas 4. Gujarat
Codes:
A B C D
a) 3 2 1 4
b) 2 3 4 1
c) 2 4 3 1
d) 3 2 4 1
Answer. d;
Manda is the northernmost Harappan site located in Jammu and Kashmir UT.
Hulas is in Uttar Pradesh.
35. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: ( UPPSC 2020)
List-I List-II
A. Indus Valley Civilization 1. Pastoral
B. Later Vedic Society 2. Land Lords
C. Rigvedic Society 3. Agrarian
D. Medieval Period 4. Urban
Codes:
A B C D
a) 4 2 3 1
b) 2 1 4 3
c) 3 4 1 2
d) 4 3 1 2
Answer. d;
36. With reference to Chandragupta II, which of the following statements is/are correct? ( UPPSC 2022)
1. The strongest evidence in the context of Shaka Victory is the silver coins of this king.
2. The weight of these coins used to be about 33 grains.
Select the correct answer from the code given below.
Codes:
a) Only 1
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Only 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. b) Both 1 and 2
Chandragupta II is also known as Devgupt, Devraj, and Vikramaditya. He also had nine Jewels (Ratna).
37. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists: ( UPPSC 2022)
List I ( Officers) List II ( Duty)
A. Talar 1. Guard of Octroi
B. Pattakola 2. Officer of the case of Dacoity
C. Sahsadhipati 3. `Officer of Night Guards
D. Baladhip 4. Village Tax Collector
Codes:
A B C D
a) 3 4 2 1
b) 2 1 4 3
c) 4 3 1 2
d) 1 2 3 4
Answer. a) 3 4 2 1
38. Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? ( UPPSC 2022)
a) Ishwarverman: Jaunpur Stone inscription
b) Sarvaverman: Gaya Copper Plate
c) Jivit Gupta Second: Deva Barnark Inscription
d) Ishanverman: Harsha stone inscription
Answer. b) Sarvaverman: Gaya Copper Plate
39. In which of the following stupas, the features of a platform with "Aryak Pillars" are found? ( UPPSC 2022)
a) Bodhgaya
b) Ghantshal
c) Amaravati
d) Nagarjunikonda
Answer. c) Amaravati
40. Which of the following Rock Edicts of Ashoka speaks of religious synthesis? ( UPPSC 2022)
a) Rock Edict II
b) Rock Edict XII
c) Rock Edict XIII
d) Rock Edict XI
Answer. b) Rock Edict XII
Rock Edict II: Hospital
Rock Edict XII: Religious Synthesis
Rock Edict XIII: Kalinga War, Foreign Policy
41. From which archaeological site of the Indus Valley civilization, the figures or models of boats are found? ( UPPSC 2022)
a) Kalibanga and Ropar
b) Harappa and Kotdiji
c) Mohenjodaro and Lothal
d) Dhaulabira and Bhagatrav
Answer. c) Mohenjodaro and Lothal
42. With reference to the Satavahana Rulers which of the following statement/s is/are true? ( UPPSC 2021)
1. The Stavahana Kings were the nurturers of the Prakrit Language.
2. The public aspect of the arts got more encouragement during the Satavahana period.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes:
a) Only 1
b) Both 1 and 2
c) Only 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer. c;
43. Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? ( UPPSC 2021)
( Tirthankar) (Nirvana Place)
a) Rishabhanath -- Ashtapad
b) Vasupujya - Sammedashikhar
c) Neminath - Urjayanta
d) Mahavira - Pavapuri
Answer. B;
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