Ancient History › Archaeology & Epigraphy – UPSC Prelims PYQs

Consider the following pairs : ( Historical place ) ( Well-known for )

1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines
2. Chandraketugarh : Terracotta art
3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Between

which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located?

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:

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

Match List I with List II

and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

List I (Eras) I. Vikrama era II. Saka era III. Gupta era IV. Kali era

List II (Reckoned from) A) 3102 B.C. B) 320 A.D. C) 78 A.D. D) 58 B.C. E) 248 A.D.