The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 is a highly challenging test in India, with a growing number of candidates attempting to pass it each year. A useful strategy for preparing for such competitive exams is to solve previous year’s questions and practice mock tests. Here are some questions on Ancient Indian History along with their solutions to help test your knowledge:
I. Which statement about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?
a) Sangam poems are devoid of any reference to material culture
b) The social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets
c) Sangam poems have no reference to warrior ethic
d) Sangam literature refers to magical forces as irrational
Solution: The correct statement is that the social classification of Varna was known to Sangam poets in ancient South India.
II. The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple?
a) Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines
b) A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni
c) Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple was done by President S. Radhakrishnan
Solution: The correct statements are that Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines and a description of the temple was given by the Arab traveller Al-Biruni.
III. With reference to Indian history, who were known as “Kulah-Daran”?
a) Arab merchants
b) Qalandars
c) Persian calligraphists
d) Sayyids
Solution: In Indian history, Sayyids were known as ‘Kulah-Daran’.
IV. With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements:
a) The first Mongol Invasion of India happened during the reign of Jalal-ud-din Khalji
b) During the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city
c) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq temporarily lost portions of the northwest of his kingdom to Mongols
Solution: The correct statement is that during the reign of Ala-ud-din Khalji, one Mongol assault marched up to Delhi and besieged the city.
These questions are taken from the UPSC CSE 2022 Preliminary question paper.
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