UPSC Prelims Ancient History PYQs (2011-2024) | Study and Practice
UPSC Ancient History PYQs (2011–2024) 2011 With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements: Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of the soul. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: (b) In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: Term — Description (1) Eripatti — Land revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank (2) Taniyurs — Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins (3) Ghatikas — Colleges generally attached to the temples Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Answer: (d) 2012 The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the: (a) thr...
