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Topics: Post-Mauryan & Foreign Invasions (2)Buddhism & Jainism (1)Gupta Empire (1)Mauryan Empire (1)
UPSC 2000 · Q18 · Ancient History › Post-Mauryan & Foreign Invasions · Save
The practice of military governorship was first introduced in India by the
(a) Greeks
(b) Shakas
(c) Parthians
(d) Mughals
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Answer: (a) Greeks
UPSC 2000 · Q23 · Ancient History › Post-Mauryan & Foreign Invasions · Save
Which one of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander's invasion?
(a) Nanda
(b) Maurya
(c) Sunga
(d) Kanva
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Answer: (a) Nanda
UPSC 2000 · Q90 · Ancient History › Buddhism & Jainism · Save
Assertion (A): The emphasis of Jainism on non-violence (ahimsa) prevented agriculturalists from embracing Jainism.
Reason (R): Cultivation involved killing of insects and pests.
(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 2000 · Q91 · Ancient History › Gupta Empire · Save
Assertion (A): The origin of feudal system in ancient India can be traced to military campaigns.
Reason (R): There was considerable expansion of the feudal system during the Gupta period.
(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: (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
UPSC 2000 · Q92 · Ancient History › Mauryan Empire · Save
Assertion (A): Ashoka annexed Kalinga to the Mauryan Empire.
Reason (R): Kalinga controlled the land and sea routes to South India.
(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