UPSC Prelims 2026 Ancient History
7 questions in Ancient History out of 100 total for 2026. Browse PYQs with official answer keys or start a timed practice test.
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Which of the following pairs of the king and his dynasty in early historical Tamilakam is/are **not** correctly matched ? 1. Senguttuvan : Chera 2. Udiyanjer...
Consider the following statements about the archaeological findings in Harappan towns : I. There is wide occurrence of spindle-whorls in the houses but absen...
Consider the following statements about the Rigvedic period : I. Irrigation from wells allowed agriculture to expand away from flood plains and strips on riv...
Consider the following statements : I. Pali texts contain the first definite references to coins, e.g., **kahapana**, **nikkha**, **kamsa**, and **kakanika**...
Consider the following statements relating to the use of the place-value system in India : 1. The earliest epigraphic use of the place-value system in India ...
In which one among the following texts does the term **kshetra-patni** ('mistress of the field') originate ?
Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched ? 1. Vitasta : Chenab 2. Asikni : Jhelum 3. Parushni : Ravi 4. Ya...
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