Miscellaneous — 6 Ancient History PYQs with Answers | UKPSC PYQ Hub

Question 1

The earliest coins used in Indian Sub-continent were known by the name

Accepted Answer

Punch-marked coins. Punch marked coins are the earliest coins available in India. which are largely in silver, with few in copper as well. They are called Punch marked coins because of their manufacturing techniques. Symbols can be found on one or both sides of these coins. They are found in various shapes, sizes and weights.

Question 2

Who was the founder of the Nanda dynasty in ancient India?

Accepted Answer

Mahapadmanand. The founder of Nandavansh in Ancient India was Mahapadmananda. For the first time in the Indian History, an empire was established which was not elite and whose boundaries crossed the Ganga plains. In fact, this empire was not a loose confederation of independent states or feudal lords but bowed before a powerful king.

Question 3

Which of the following dynasty is associated with the female king Rudramadevi?

Accepted Answer

Kakatiya. Queen Rudramadevi (1262-1289), was from the Kakatiya dynasty of Warangal, part of modern Andhra Pradesh. Rudramadevi changed her name on her inscriptions and pretended she was a man.

Question 4

Gadhaiya was a ______ .

Accepted Answer

Coin. Gadhaiya coins of Gujarat are well-known in numismatic literature. The characteristic of the coins is a very degenerate fabric in which the Indo-Sassanian elements are virtually absent.

Question 5

Which dynasty and capital is known by the Taleshwar copper plates?

Accepted Answer

Paurava dynasty and capital Brahmpura. The Taleeshwar copper plate reveals the Paurava dynasty and its capital Brahmapur. The most powerful ruler of this dynasty was Dyuti Verman. These copper plates are written in Brahmi script. Currently, these copper plates are kept in the Lucknow Museum.

Question 6

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the given code: List-I List-II A. Nalanda 1. Ashoka Pillar B. Sarnath 2. University C. Sanchi 3. Sun Temple 4. D. Konark Stupa Codes: ABCD

Accepted Answer

2 1 4 3. The correct match is- Nalanda University Sarnath Ashoka Pillar Sanchi Stupa Konark Sun Temple Medieval