GPSC Class 1-2 · General Studies (Paper I)
Vedic age, Mahajanapadas, Mauryan, Gupta and post-Gupta empires.
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Q1 · Ancient India · MEDIUM
The Third Buddhist Council was held during the reign of which emperor?
Q2 · Ancient India · EASY
Which of the following was NOT one of the Mahajanapadas in ancient India?
Q3 · Ancient India · HARD
Which ancient Indian text contains the earliest reference to the varna system?
Q4 · Ancient India · MEDIUM
Which among the following was NOT a feature of the administration during the Mauryan Empire?
Q5 · Ancient India · HARD
Consider the following statements regarding the Gupta period: 1. The Gupta rulers patronized both Vaishnavism and Buddhism. 2. Land grants to Brahmanas (Agraharas) became more common during this period. 3. The use of Sanskrit in administration declined compared to Prakrit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?