RPSC RAS · History of India and Rajasthan
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Ancient India
Indus Valley civilization, Vedic age, Mauryan and Gupta empires, Buddhism and Jainism.
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The Great Bath, one of the most famous structures of the Indus Valley Civilization, was discovered at which archaeological site?
Q2 · Ancient India · MEDIUM
Which of the following Vedic texts is primarily concerned with rituals and ceremonies performed by priests?
Q3 · Ancient India · MEDIUM
Ashoka's Rock Edict XIII, which expresses his remorse after the Kalinga war, is significant because it mentions his policy of:
Q4 · Ancient India · MEDIUM
During the Gupta period, which mathematician-astronomer wrote the Aryabhatiya, a treatise that included the concept of zero and calculations of pi and the solar year?
Q5 · Ancient India · MEDIUM
Which of the following statements about ancient Indian educational institutions is correct? 1. Nalanda was patronized by the Gupta rulers. 2. Takshashila was located in present-day Rajasthan. 3. Vikramashila was established by Pala king Dharmapala.