UPSC 1997 › Ancient History
5 questions · 1997 · answers as per the UPSC key
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Topics: Archaeology & Epigraphy (1)Gupta Empire (1)Mahajanapadas & Early Kingdoms (1)Mauryan Empire (1)Trade & Economy (1)
UPSC 1997 · Q81 · Ancient History › Mauryan Empire · Save
Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Asoka?
(a) Kalsi
(b) Rummindei
(c) Special Kalinga Edict
(d) Maski
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Answer: (d) Maski
UPSC 1997 · Q85 · Ancient History › Mahajanapadas & Early Kingdoms · Save
The following map shows four of the sixteen mahajanapadas that existed in ancient India. The places marked A, B, C and D respectively are
(a) Matsya, Cedi, Kosala, Anga
(b) Surasena, Avanti, Vatsa, Magadha
(c) Matsya, Avanti, Vatsa, Anga
(d) Surasena, Cedi, Kosala, Magadha
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Answer: (c) Matsya, Avanti, Vatsa, Anga
UPSC 1997 · Q90 · Ancient History › Gupta Empire · Save
The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called
(a) rupaka
(b) karshapana
(c) dinara
(d) pana
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Answer: (a) rupaka
UPSC 1997 · Q98 · Ancient History › Trade & Economy · Save
Which one of the following was a corporation of merchants in ancient India?
(a) Chaturvedi Mangalam
(b) Parishad
(c) Ashtadikgaja
(d) Manigrama
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Answer: (d) Manigrama
UPSC 1997 · Q102 · Ancient History › Archaeology & Epigraphy · Save
The Badami rock inscription of Pulakesin I is dated in the Saka year 465. If the same were to be dated in Vikrama Samvat, the year would be
(a) 601
(b) 300
(c) 330
(d) 407
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Answer: (a) 601