GS Paper I (General Studies)
Study the subject as one continuous question paper, or narrow it to a particular year.
Consider the following statements with respect to Ashoka :
1. The definition of Dhamma given by Ashoka is taken from "Rahulovada-sutta".
2. In the 14th year of his coronation, Ashoka appointed a new type of staff, called Dhamma-mahamatras.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following foreign travellers and arrange them in ascending chronological order:
1. I-Tsing
2. Al-Biruni
3. Huentsang (Hiuen Tsang)
4. Fahyan (Fa-Hien)
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Consider the following statements with reference to early trade:
1. There are references of numerous river-ports in ancient India.
2. There were large entrepots of goods and traffic.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which officer was known as 'Bhagadugha' during Vedic administration?
'Milind Panho' is in the form of a dialogue between King Milind and Buddhist Saint. The concerned saint was -
Match list-I with list-Il and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists
List - I (Archaeological site) | List - II (Present location) | ||
(A) | Nevasa | (1) | Rajasthan |
(B) | Isampur | (2) | Tamil Nadu |
(C) | Didwana | (3) | Maharashtra |
(D) | Gudiyam cave | (4) | Karnataka |
Eastern boundary of the Harappa culture is indicated by which of the following?
With reference to the invaders in ancient India, which one of the following is the correct chronological order?
From which archaeological site of Indus Valley Civilization, the figures or models of boat are found?
In which of the following stupas, the features of a platform with 'Aryak-Pillars' are found?
Match List - I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
| List - I (Officer) | List-II (Duty) | ||
| A. | Talar | 1. | Guard of Octroi |
| B. | Pattakola | 2. | Officer of cases of Dacoity |
| C. | Sahsadhipati | 3. | Officer of Night Guards |
| D. | Baladhip | 4. | Village Tax Collector |
Which of the following Rock Edict of Ashoka speaks of religious synthesis?
With reference to Chandragupta - II, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The strongest evidence in the context of Shaka Victory is the silver coins of this King.
2. The weight of these coins used to be about 33 grains.
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
In which State of India is the Harappan Civilization site Mandi situated?
With reference to the Satavahana Rulers which of the following statement/s is/are true?
1. The Satavahana Kings were the nurturers of the Prakrit language.
2. Public aspect of the arts got more encouragement during the Satavahana period.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
(Tirthankar) | (Nirvan Place) |
(a) Rishabhanath | Ashtapad |
(b) Vasupujya | Sammedashikhar |
(c) Neminath | Urjayanta |
(d) Mahavira | Pavapuri |
Match List - I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List – I | List – II |
A. Indus Valley Civilization | 1. Pastoral |
B. Later Vedic Society | 2. Land Lordism |
C. Rigvedic Society | 3. Agrarian |
D. Medieval Period | 4. Urban |
The rulers of which of the following dynasty have been called as 'Shriparvatiya' in Puranas?
Match List - I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List – I (Mahajanpadas) | List – II (Capitals) |
A. Matsya | 1. Mathura |
B. Kuru | 2. Potan |
C. Sursena | 3. Virat Nagar |
D. Asmak | 4. Indraprastha |
Match List - I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List – I (Harappan Site) | List – II (UT/State of India) |
A. Balu | 1. Uttar Pradesh |
B. Manda | 2. Jammu and Kashmir |
C. Padri | 3. Haryana |
D. Hulas | 4. Gujarat |
The official 'Agronomai' during Mauryan age was related to which of the following field?
