UPSC 1998 › Ancient History

5 questions · 1998 · answers as per the UPSC key

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Topics: Mauryan Empire (4)Archaeology & Epigraphy (1)
UPSC 1998 · Q28 · Ancient History › Mauryan Empire · Save

Assertion (A): According to Asoka’s edicts, social harmony among the people was more important than religious devotion.

Reason (R): He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.

(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
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Answer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
UPSC 1998 · Q41 · Ancient History › Mauryan Empire · Save

Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food grains to be utilised during the crises in the country?

(a) Sohagaura Copper-plate
(b) Rumminidei pillar-edict of Asoka
(c) Prayaga-Prasasti
(d) Mehrauli Pillar inscription of Chandra
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Answer: (a) Sohagaura Copper-plate
UPSC 1998 · Q58 · Ancient History › Mauryan Empire · Save

The given map relates to

The original map is not available for this question.

(a) Kaniska at the time of his death
(b) Samudragupta after the close of his South Indian campaign
(c) Asoka towards the close of his reign
(d) Empire of Thanesar on the eve of Harsha’s accession
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Answer: (c) Asoka towards the close of his reign
UPSC 1998 · Q66 · Ancient History › Mauryan Empire · Save

The Asokan major rock edicts which tell us about the Sangam Kingdom include rock edicts

(a) I and X
(b) I and XI
(c) II and XIII
(d) II and XIV
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Answer: (c) II and XIII
UPSC 1998 · Q77 · Ancient History › Archaeology & Epigraphy · Save

What is the correct chronological order in which the following appeared in India? I. Gold coins II. Punch-marked silver coins III. Iron plough IV. Urban culture

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) III, IV, I, II
(b) III, IV, II, I
(c) IV, III, I, II
(d) IV, III, II, I
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Answer: (d) IV, III, II, I