History of India
Indian National Movement
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
1
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

Consider the following statements :

1. There are no parables in Upanishads.
2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

2
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
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+2
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In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist center under the Mahasanghikas, located? 
A
Andhra
B
Gandhara
C
Kalinga
D
Magadha
3
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

Consider the following dynasties :

1. Hoysala

2. Gahadavala

3. Kakatiya

4. Yadava

How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in the early eighth century AD? 

A
Only one
B
Only two
C
Only three
D
None
4
UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs:

Literary work

Author

(1)

Devichandragupta

Bilhana

(2)

Hammira-Mahakavya

Nayachandra Suri

(3)

Milinda-panha

Nagarjuna

(4)

Nitivakyamrita

Somadeva Suri


How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? 

A
Only one
B
Only two
C
Only three
D
All four
UPSC Civil Service Subjects
History of India
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Indian Polity and Governance
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