MPSC Ancient History — Previous Year Questions

Maharashtra Public Service Commission has asked 5 questions on Ancient History across 3 papers (2022–2024). Every one is solved below — open a question for the answer, why it is right, and why each wrong option was written to tempt you.

MPSC's syllabus calls this Ancient India.

1. 2024Q6Simuka was the founder of the ________ dynasty.Answer: A
2. 2023Q4On which of the following matrimonial relationship between two Royal families, the ancient drama 'Malavikagnimitra' throws light ?Answer: A
3. 2023Q5What was the medium of trade exchange during vedic period ? i. Nishka ii. Krusnal iii. Shatman iv. Gan v. ShreniAnswer: A
4. 2022Q93Which of the following is a large Mesolithic site in Rajasthan ?Answer: A
5. 2022Q94Match the following : Mahajanapada (a) Kashi (b) Kosal (c) Magadha (d) Vatsa King (i) Bimbisara (ii) Ashwasena (iii) Udayan (iv) PrasenjitAnswer: B