70th BPSC Prelims 2024
Ancient History Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
Explore 4 solved 70th BPSC Prelims 2024 Ancient History questions with detailed step-by-step bilingual solutions, option analysis, and answer keys.
Consider the following about the King "Praversena":
a. He was the real founder of Vakataka dynasty.
b. His empire extended from Bundelkhand in the north to Hyderabad in the south.
c. He succeeded his father king Vindhyashakti.
d. He is mentioned in Puranas.
Which of the following statements are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement a – Correct: Pravarasena I is considered the real founder/consolidator of the Vakataka dynasty, though technically founded by his father.
✅ Statement b – Correct: His empire extended from Bundelkhand in the north to Hyderabad in the south.
✅ Statement c – Correct: He succeeded his father King Vindhyashakti.
✅ Statement d – Correct: He is mentioned in Puranas (Vishnu Purana and Vayu Purana).
All four statements are correct, hence more than one option is valid.
Consider the following about Ajivika sect:
a. Makhali Gosala was its most important leader.
b. Central idea of the philosophy was "NIYATI" that is fate.
c. The discrimination on the basis of caste and class.
d. The Ajivikas had regular sabhas for meetings.
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement a – Correct: Makkhali Gosala was the founder and most prominent leader of the Ajivika sect, a contemporary of Mahavira and Buddha.
✅ Statement b – Correct: The core philosophy of Ajivikas was Niyati (determinism/fate), believing that everything in life is predetermined and human effort cannot change destiny.
❌ Statement c – Incorrect: Ajivikas opposed caste and class discrimination and believed in equality; statement c wrongly suggests they practiced discrimination.
✅ Statement d – Correct: Historical evidence confirms that Ajivikas organized regular sabhas (assemblies) for religious discussions and community cohesion.
Which of the following was the capital of the Chera dynasty?
Detailed Explanation:
The Chera dynasty was a major Sangam age Tamil kingdom with its capital at Vanchi (also called Vanchi Muthur), identified with modern-day Karur in Tamil Nadu.
Kanchipuram was the capital of the Pallava dynasty, and Madurai served as the capital of the Pandya dynasty.
Hence, only Option 1 (Kuravur/Karur) is correct.
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Which of the following rulers ruled Assam in the time of Harsha?
Detailed Explanation:
Bhaskar Varman of the Varman dynasty ruled Kamarupa (Assam) during Harsha's reign (606-647 CE). He was a contemporary and ally of Emperor Harsha, attended the Kannauj Assembly, and is mentioned in Harshacharita by Bana Bhatta and accounts of Xuanzang.
Aswad Jahan was a medieval Muslim ruler, King Dahir ruled Sindh (not Assam), making Option 2 the only correct answer.
70th BPSC Prelims 2024 - Ancient History Chapter-wise Distribution
Religious Movements
1 Qs (25%)Post-Mauryan Period
1 Qs (25%)Post-Gupta Period
1 Qs (25%)Sangam Age and South India
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- Religious Movements: 1 questions (25%)
- Post-Mauryan Period: 1 questions (25%)
- Post-Gupta Period: 1 questions (25%)
- Sangam Age and South India: 1 questions (25%)