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1997 Ancient History Practice Questions

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PYQ 1997Ancient HistoryGS1
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The Badami rock inscription of Pulakesin I is dated in the Saka year 465. If the same were to be dated in Vikrama Samvat, the year would be:

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PYQ 1997Ancient HistoryGS1
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The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called:

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PYQ 1997Ancient HistoryGS1
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
A. Gupta - 1. Badami
B. Chandella - 2. Panamalai
C. Chalukya - 3. Khajuraho
D. Pallava - 4. Deogarh

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The following map shows four of the sixteen Mahajanapadas that existed in ancient India. The places marked A, B, C, and D, respectively are:

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Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Ashoka?

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Which one of the following statements regarding Ashoka stone pillars is incorrect?

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Which one of the following was a corporation of merchants in ancient India?

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