UPTET · Social Studies (Paper II)
Stone Age, Indus Valley Civilisation, Vedic period, Mahajanapadas and Mauryan empire.
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Q1 · Ancient India · EASY
Which one of the following sites of the Indus Valley Civilisation is located in present-day Uttar Pradesh?
Q2 · Ancient India · MEDIUM
The Vedic literature mentions four Varnas: Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra. In which Vedic text is the 'Purusha Sukta' hymn, describing the origin of these Varnas, found?
Q3 · Ancient India · MEDIUM
Magadha emerged as the most powerful Mahajanapada in ancient India. Which dynasty founded by Bimbisara made Rajagriha (modern Rajgir) the capital of Magadha?
Q4 · Ancient India · EASY
Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire is known for his rock and pillar edicts spread across India. After which event did Ashoka embrace Buddhism and adopt the policy of Dhamma?
Q5 · Ancient India · HARD
The city of Taxila (Takshashila) was an important centre of learning in ancient India. During which period did Taxila reach its peak as a renowned university town attracting students from distant lands?