6) Which one of the following is not one of the scripts used in the Mauryan King Ashoka’s inscriptions?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
(a) Greek
17%
(b) Aramaic
9%
(c) Brahmi
61%
(d) Bhattiprolu
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8) What do you understand by the term ‘kutagarashala’?
Anonymous Quiz
18%
(a) A monastery or assembly hall used for discussions among Buddhist monks.
26%
(b) A royal chamber in Mauryan palaces where the king held court proceedings.
26%
(c) A type of fortified granary used for storing agricultural produce in ancient India.
29%
(d) A trade guild house used by merchants in urban centers during the Gupta period.
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9) In early Buddhist texts, women, including nuns and laywomen, played significant roles, and the Therigatha, contains poems by nuns expressing their joy and experiences in the Buddhist path. This text is a section of:
Anonymous Quiz
13%
(a) Milindapanha
42%
(b) Abhidhamma Pitaka
33%
(c) Khuddaka Nikaya
13%
(d) Vinaya Pitaka
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Day_15_Ancient_India_MCQs_100_Day_Prelims_Program_Solutions.pdf
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Hello Aspirants,
This file contains the rest of the MCQs for the day, along with their detailed solutions and their sources, for the questions of Day 15 of Competex's 100 Day Prelims Program for UPSC CSE/IFoS Prelims 2025 Examination.
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This file contains the rest of the MCQs for the day, along with their detailed solutions and their sources, for the questions of Day 15 of Competex's 100 Day Prelims Program for UPSC CSE/IFoS Prelims 2025 Examination.
-- Team Competex
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Day 15 Ancient India Summary (100 Day Prelims Program).pdf
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Hello Aspirants!
For the Day 15 of our 100-Day Prelims Program, we've covered key aspects of Polity Prelims topics like Indus Valley, Vedic Period, Mahajanapada Period, Mauryan Period.
Access the attached PDF for Daily Summary for a concise revision of all important points from Day 15. Stay consistent with your study routine and keep practicing the MCQs given in the earlier post above!
All the best,
Team Competex
Mentoring Excellence
For the Day 15 of our 100-Day Prelims Program, we've covered key aspects of Polity Prelims topics like Indus Valley, Vedic Period, Mahajanapada Period, Mauryan Period.
Access the attached PDF for Daily Summary for a concise revision of all important points from Day 15. Stay consistent with your study routine and keep practicing the MCQs given in the earlier post above!
All the best,
Team Competex
Mentoring Excellence
❤4
They adopted the title of ‘devaputra’ & ruled a vast kingdom from central Asia to Northwest India. Colossal statues of their rulers have been found near Mathura as well as Afghanistan.
Based on description given above, identify correct ruling dynasty:
Based on description given above, identify correct ruling dynasty:
Anonymous Quiz
12%
(a) Parthians
32%
(b) Shakas
53%
(c) Kushans
3%
(d) Hunas
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Witness to rule of multiple dynasties from Maurya’s to Gupta’s, the famous Sudarshana Lake is located in which of the following present-day state?
Anonymous Quiz
14%
(a) Madhya Pradesh
21%
(b) Haryana
14%
(c) Bihar
52%
(d) Gujarat
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3) The essence of the famous Gandatindu Jataka reflects upon:
Anonymous Quiz
24%
(a) The selfless sacrifice of a king for the sake of truth and dharma
25%
(b) The importance of public opinion in restraining unjust rule
35%
(c) The dialogue between a king and a sage on renunciation and liberation
16%
(d) The tale of a prince who gave up his kingdom to attain enlightenment
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An important ruling family in ancient India, the Vakatakas primarily ruled which of the following regions of India?
Anonymous Quiz
11%
(a) Assam
5%
(b) Sindh
47%
(c) Kalinga
37%
(d) Deccan
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Day_16_Ancient_India_MCQs_100_Day_Prelims_Program_Solutions.pdf
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Hello Aspirants,
This file contains the rest of the MCQs for the day, along with their detailed solutions and their sources, for the questions of Day 16 of Competex's 100 Day Prelims Program for UPSC CSE/IFoS Prelims 2025 Examination.
-- Team Competex
This file contains the rest of the MCQs for the day, along with their detailed solutions and their sources, for the questions of Day 16 of Competex's 100 Day Prelims Program for UPSC CSE/IFoS Prelims 2025 Examination.
-- Team Competex
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Day 16 Ancient India Summary (100 Day Prelims Program).pdf
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Hello Aspirants!
For the Day 16 of our 100-Day Prelims Program, we've covered key aspects of Polity Prelims topics like Buddhism, Jainism & other sects, post Mauryan era, Gupta Period, post-Gupta era.
Access the attached PDF for Daily Summary for a concise revision of all important points from Day 16. Stay consistent with your study routine and keep practicing the MCQs given in the earlier post above!
All the best,
Team Competex
Mentoring Excellence
For the Day 16 of our 100-Day Prelims Program, we've covered key aspects of Polity Prelims topics like Buddhism, Jainism & other sects, post Mauryan era, Gupta Period, post-Gupta era.
Access the attached PDF for Daily Summary for a concise revision of all important points from Day 16. Stay consistent with your study routine and keep practicing the MCQs given in the earlier post above!
All the best,
Team Competex
Mentoring Excellence
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1) Who is the author of the famous medieval book ‘Kitab al-Hind’?
Anonymous Quiz
44%
(a) Al-Biruni
33%
(b) Ibn Battuta
11%
(c) Firdausi
11%
(d) Al-Masudi
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2) Which of the following text is also frequently described as the Tamil Veda?
Anonymous Quiz
33%
(a) Tirukkural
40%
(b) Tolkappiyam
18%
(c) Nalayira Divyaprabandham
10%
(d) Purananuru
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3) What do you understand by the terms ‘khud-kashta’ and ‘pahi-kashta’ in context of medieval India?
Anonymous Quiz
12%
(a) Types of land revenue officers under the Mughal Empire
20%
(b) Categories of artisans based on their caste status
58%
(c) Classifications of peasants based on their residence and landownership
10%
(d) Terms used for cavalry and infantry troops in Mughal military manuals
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6) The terms ‘vachana’, ‘jangama’ and ‘virashaivas’ are associated with which of the following sects?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
(a) Nayanars
55%
(b) Lingayats
18%
(c) Alvars
13%
(d) Siddhas
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With regards to the Chishti Silsila, identify the incorrect statement from the following statements:
Anonymous Quiz
38%
(a) The Chishti saints preferred to live in urban areas and engage with state officials.
6%
(b) The Chishti Silsila laid emphasis on renunciation of worldly power and possessions.
25%
(c) Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti established the order in India in the 12th century.
31%
(d) Langar or the practice of free community kitchen was popularised by the Chishti saints.
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Day_17_Medieval_India_MCQs_100_Day_Prelims_Program_Solutions.pdf
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Hello Aspirants,
This file contains the rest of the MCQs for the day, along with their detailed solutions and their sources, for the questions of Day 17 of Competex's 100 Day Prelims Program for UPSC CSE/IFoS Prelims 2025 Examination.
-- Team Competex
This file contains the rest of the MCQs for the day, along with their detailed solutions and their sources, for the questions of Day 17 of Competex's 100 Day Prelims Program for UPSC CSE/IFoS Prelims 2025 Examination.
-- Team Competex
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