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Q01 Easy

Who was the founder of the ‘Ajivak’ sect in the ancient India?

2021
UKPSCAPO Exam -
Q02 Easy

Who constructed the Lake Sudarshan?

2024
Prelims
Q03 Easy

Whose envoy was Megasthenes?

2007
UK PSC AE
Q04 Easy

In matters of inheritance to property, who among the Smritikars, placed the widow next to the son?

2009
UK PSC APO
Q05 Easy

Who among the following is called as ‘Prince among Travellers’?

2023
UKPSC Revenue Inspector
Q06 Easy

What was the ratio of Gold Silver coins in the Shaka-Kshtrapa period ?

2021
Prelims
Q07 Easy

In Mauryan period 'Pranayam' was –

2021
Prelims
Q08 Easy

The main Sea-post of Western India of Mauryan Empire was _________.

2010
Mains
Q09 Medium

Great scholar Ashwaghosh was the contemporary of which ruler?

2021
Prelims
Q10 Easy

Who had constructed the Sudarshan Lake?

2021
Prelims
Q11 Medium

Which animal picture is not inscribed in Ashoka's Sarnath Pillar?

2021
Prelims
Q12 Easy

During whose reign the third Buddhist council was organized?

2021
Prelims
Q13 Easy

Which rock inscription gives an account of the achievements of Kalinga King Kharvela?

2022
Prelims
Q14 Easy

To which dynasty did Gautamiputra Satakarni belong?

2022
Prelims
Q15 Easy

Which of the following pairs is wrongly matched?

2022
Prelims
Q16 Easy

After killing whom Pushyamitra Sunga founded the Sunga dynasty?

2022
Prelims
Q17 Easy

Gondophernes was the ruler of which dynasty?

2021
Prelims
Q18 Easy

The most famous center of learning during Maurya period was

2011
Prelims
Q19 Easy

Who was called as ‘Sandrocottos’ by Justin, the Greek Writer?

2016
Prelims
Q20 Medium

Which one of the following places was not the centre of learning during early medieval period?

2016
Prelims
Q21 Easy

Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshashila located?

2006
Mains
Q22 Easy

The empire of which of the following dynasties extended beyond India?

2006
Mains
Q23 Easy

'Indica' was originally written by

2006
Mains
Q24 Easy

Who started the 'Silk-route' (Marg) for Indians?

2016
Prelims
Q25 Easy

What is meant by 'BALI' in the Vedic period?

2016
Mains
Q26 Easy

Who among the following deciphered the Mauryan Brahmi for the first time?

2015
Prelims
Q27 Medium

Kalsi rock inscriptions are related to:

2009
UK PSC APO
UK-specific
Q28 Easy

Who was the last ruler of Mauryan dynasty ?

2021
Mains
Q29 Medium

‘SITA’ in Mauryan administration stood for

2017
Mains
Q30 Medium

During the reign of Harsha, which educational centre was most famous?

2012
UK PSC AE
Q31 Easy

In which city was the capital of Mauryas?

2012
UK PSC AE
Q32 Easy

Who was the founder of Satavahana dynasty ?

2022
UKPSC Jail Warders
Q33 Easy

Gautamiputra Satkarni was the ruler of which dynasty ?

2023
UKPSC Revenue Inspector
Q34 Easy

For which purpose 'Araghattaghati-Yantra' was used:-

2013
UK PSC AE
Q35 Easy

Who was Ashoka's contemporary king of Egypt?

2019
UKPSC Personal Assistant
Q36 Easy

Who was the last ruler of Mauryan dynasty?

2023
UKPSC Draftman Exam -