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2026“Pali texts contain the first definite references to coins, e.g., kahapana, nikkha…” and 1 more statement2026Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included ?2026“The earliest epigraphic use of the place-value system in India is found in the Mankani…” and 2 more statements2026“There is wide occurrence of spindle-whorls in the houses but absence of spinning wheels.” and 2 more statements2026“Irrigation from wells allowed agriculture to expand away from flood plains and strips on…” and 1 more statement2026Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched ?2026Which of the following pairs of the king and his dynasty in early historical Tamilakam is/are not correctly matched ?2026In which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni ('mistress of the field') originate ?2025The irrigation device called 'Araghatta' was2025Who among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles 'Mattavilasa', 'Vichitrachitta' and 'Gunabhara'?Show all 49
2025Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign of2025With reference to ancient India (600-322 BC): Territorial region: Asmaka, Kamboja, Avanti, Kosala2025Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the 'Pradeshika', 'Rajuka' and 'Yukta' were important officers at the2025The famous female figurine known as 'Dancing Girl', found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of2024With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets ?2024Archaeological Site: Chandraketugarh, Inamgaon, Mangadu, Salihundam2024“There are no parables in Upanishads.” and 1 more statement2024Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a…2023In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the…2023With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as2023Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?2023"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural…2022With reference to Indian history: Which of the above are Jaina texts ? (Nettipakarana, Parishishtaparvan…2022With reference to Indian history: Historical person: Aryadeva, Dignaga, Nathamuni2022According to Kautilya’s Arthashastra, which of the following are correct ?2022Site of Ashoka’s major rock edicts: Dhauli, Erragudi, Jaugada, Kalsi2021Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by…2021From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following…2021Historical place: Burzahom, Chandraketugarh, Ganeshwar2020With reference to the religious history of India: “Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism.” and 2 more statements2020What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time ?2020With reference to the history of India, the terms "kulyavapa" and "dronavapa" denote2020Who among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription ?2020With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term…2020With reference to the cultural history of India: Pairs: Parivrajaka, Shramana, Upasaka2020With reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were well known…2020With reference to the history of India: Famous Place: Bhilsa, Dwarasamudra, Girinagar, Sthanesvara2019Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?2019Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism? (Deification of the Buddha, Treading the path of…2019With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is…2019The word 'Denisovan' is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to2018With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to2018With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world ?2017With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the…2017With reference to the religious history of India: “Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism.” and 1 more…2016Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?2016With reference to the religious history of India: “The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of…2016In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs2016With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was…AdvertiseReach UPSC aspirants with one line here. Sponsor Crack Prelims →