UPSC and State PCS Exam Important History Questions 2024: Check Previously Asked Most Repetitive Questions with Answers

UPSC and State PCS Exams Important History Questions 2024: It's not easy to prepare for the UPSC and State PCS examinations, particularly when it comes to preparing for history. The subject is crucial for both the preliminary and major exams, requiring an extensive knowledge of different periods and incidents. The history subject is mainly divided into three parts, i.e., ancient history, mediaeval history.  

The ancient history includes topics such as Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic Period, Mauryan Empire etc. The questions asked will focus on Key Sites of Indus Valley Civilization such as Mohenjo-Daro, Harappa, and Lothal. Important Text and Rituals of Rig Veda, social structure at the time of Vedas. The Maurya Empire, under the leadership of Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka, Administration and Economy at the time of Maryan empire. 

UPSC and State PCS Ancient History Most Important Questions 2024

The UPSC and State PCS Ancient questions from indus valley civilization, Rise of Mahajanapadas, Magadha Empire and its Expansion, Religious Movements like Jainism: Key Teachings and Spread, Buddhism: Key Teachings and Spread, Chandragupta Maurya and Kautilya's Arthashastra, economy and administration at the time of Ashoka's Reign, Post Mauryan Empire period like Shunga, Kanva, and Satavahana Dynasties, Shunga, Kanva, and Satavahana Dynasties, Gupta Empire from Chandragupta I to Skandagupta, Art, Science, and Literature at the Golden Age of India, Southern Dynasties like Cholas, Cheras, and Pandyas Stupas, Temples, and Caves in Southern part of India. Check the list of below questions asked from ancient history.

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Q1. In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located? 

(a) Andhra

(b) Gandhara

(c) Kalinga

(d) Magadha 

UPSC CSE 2023

Answer: a

Q2. With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements:

(1) The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin.

(2) Stupa was generally a repository of relics.

(3) Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

UPSC CSE 2023

Answer: b

Q3. 'Milind Panho' is in the form of a dialogue between King Milind and Buddhist Saint. The concerned saint was -

(a) Nagarjun 

(b) Nagbhatt

(c) Nagasena 

(d) Kumaril Bhatt

UPPSC Prelims 2023

Answer: c

Q4. The eastern boundary of the Harappa culture is indicated by which of the following?

(a) Harappa 

(b) Alamgirpur

(c) Rakhigarhi 

(d) Manda

UPPSC Prelims 2023

Answer: b

Q5. Ashoka won the Avanti Mahajanpad and merged in the Mauryan empire during Bindusara's rule. What text does it refer to?

(a) Samant Pasadika of Buddha Ghosh

(b) Arthashastra of Kauflya

(c) Ashtadhyayi of Panini

(d) Mahabhashya of Patanjali

MPPSC Prelims 2020

Answer: a 

Q6. From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India?

(1) The Guptas of Magadha 

(2) The Paramaras of Malwa

(3) The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar

(4) The Maukharis of Kanauj

(5) The Yadavas of Devagiri

(6) The Maitrakas of Valabhi

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 5

(b) 1, 3, 4 and 6

(c) 2, 3 and 4

(d) 5 and 6

UPSC Prelims 2022

Answer: b

Q7. With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?

(a) Avalokiteshvara

(b) Lokesvara

(c) Maitreya

(d) Padmapani

UPSC Prelims 2018

Answer: c

Q8. Which of the following kingdoms was associated with the life of the Buddha?

(1) Avanti

(2) Gandhara

(3) Kosala

(4) Magadha

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 2 and 4

(c) 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 3 and 4

UPSC Prelims 2014

Answer: c

Q9.  With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as

(a) capital cities

(b) ports

(c) centers of iron-and-steel making

(d) shrines of Jain Tirthankaras

UPSC Prelims 2023

Answer: b

Q10. Which of the following characterizes/characterize the people of the Indus Valley Civilisation?

(1) They possessed great palaces and temples

(2) They worshipped both male and female deities

(3) They employed horse-drawn chariots

Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) None of the statements given above is correct

UPSC Prelims 2023

Answer: b

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