UPSC Prelims Previous Year Questions

History & CultureAncient HistoryBuddhism, Jainism and Shramana TraditionsEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Dhanyakataka Buddhist history · Buddhism, Jainism and Shramana Traditions
Related topics:: Ancient Sources, Inscriptions, Sites and Travellers

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2023 · Q41

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

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History & CultureArt & CultureArchitecture, Temples and Built HeritageMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: stupas · Architecture, Temples and Built Heritage
Related topics:: Buddhism, Jainism and Shramana Traditions

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2023 · Q42

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?

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History & CultureArt & CultureHistorical Ports and Cultural GeographyEasy

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Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: ancient South Indian ports · Historical Ports and Cultural Geography
Related topics:: Sangam Age and Early South India

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2023 · Q43

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

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History & CultureAncient HistorySangam Age and Early South IndiaEasy

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Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Sangam practices · Sangam Age and Early South India

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2023 · Q44

Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryEarly Medieval Regional KingdomsEasy

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: early medieval dynasties · Early Medieval Regional Kingdoms

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2023 · Q45

Consider the following dynasties : 1. Hoysala 2. Gahadavala 3. Kakatiya 4. Yadava How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?

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History & CultureArt & CultureLiterature, Languages and Textual TraditionsMedium

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Type:: Pairs
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: ancient and medieval literature · Literature, Languages and Textual Traditions
Related topics:: Ancient Sources, Inscriptions, Sites and Travellers

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2023 · Q46

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?

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History & CultureAncient HistoryBuddhism, Jainism and Shramana TraditionsMedium

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Jainism · Buddhism, Jainism and Shramana Traditions

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2023 · Q47

"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural. objects not looked on as living by other religious sects." The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryVijayanagara and Bahmani KingdomsEasy

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Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Vijayanagara irrigation works · Vijayanagara and Bahmani Kingdoms

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2023 · Q48

Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometers long from the river to the capital city?

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History & CultureMedieval HistoryEarly Medieval Regional KingdomsEasy

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Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: medieval Gujarat and Portuguese encounters · Early Medieval Regional Kingdoms
Related topics:: European Arrival, Trade and Colonial Expansion

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2023 · Q49

Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementConstitutional Developments, Acts and CommissionsEasy

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Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Charter Act 1833 · Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

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2023 · Q50

By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?

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History & CultureAncient HistoryAncient Sources, Inscriptions, Sites and TravellersEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: archaeological excavations · Ancient Sources, Inscriptions, Sites and Travellers

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2023 · Q81

With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with

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History & CultureArt & CultureCaves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological SitesMedium

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Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: religious cave sites · Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites
Related topics:: Buddhism, Jainism and Shramana Traditions

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2023 · Q82

Consider the following pairs: Site Well known for 1. Besnagar Shaivite cave shrine. 2. Bhaja Buddhist cave shrine 3. Sittanavasal Jain cave shrine How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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History & CultureModern History and National MovementSwadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule MovementsMedium

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Type:: Statement relationship
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Swadeshi and National Handloom Day · Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements
Related topics:: Festivals, Crafts and Living Traditions

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2023 · Q83

Consider the following statements: Statement-I:7th August is declared as the National Handloom Day. Statement-II :It was in 1905 that the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same day. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Themes in History & Culture· 4

PYQs on History & Culture

Prelims 2023

History & Culture

Themes in History & Culture· 4

PYQs on History & Culture

Prelims 2023

Prelims 2023, question 41: Buddhism, Jainism and Shramana Traditions

Prelims 2023, question 42: Architecture, Temples and Built Heritage

Prelims 2023, question 43: Historical Ports and Cultural Geography

Prelims 2023, question 44: Sangam Age and Early South India

Prelims 2023, question 45: Early Medieval Regional Kingdoms

Prelims 2023, question 46: Literature, Languages and Textual Traditions

Prelims 2023, question 47: Buddhism, Jainism and Shramana Traditions

Prelims 2023, question 48: Vijayanagara and Bahmani Kingdoms

Prelims 2023, question 49: Early Medieval Regional Kingdoms

Prelims 2023, question 50: Constitutional Developments, Acts and Commissions

Prelims 2023, question 81: Ancient Sources, Inscriptions, Sites and Travellers

Prelims 2023, question 82: Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites

Prelims 2023, question 83: Swadeshi, Boycott and Home Rule Movements