UPPSC Ancient History — Previous Year Questions

This page has 21 solved questions on Ancient History across 7 papers (2019–2025). 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.

UPPSC's published Prelims syllabus does not name this as a separate head. These questions come under Paper I head 2 — "History of India and Indian National Movement".

1. 2025Q26Four Buddhist Councils were held at the following places. Arrange them in correct chronological order and select the correct answer from the code given below. 1. Vaishali 2. Rajagriha 3. Kundalvana 4. Pataliputra Code :Answer: B
2. 2025Q101Which of the following archaeological sites related to Indus Valley civilization are situated in present day Uttar Pradesh ? 1. Mandi 2. Rakhigarhi 3. Hulas Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :Answer: B
3. 2024Q2Consider 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 ?Answer: A
4. 2024Q3Arrange the following Sen rulers of Bengal in ascending chronological order : 1. Ballal Sen 2. Lakshman Sen 3. Hemant Sen 4. Vijaya Sen Select the correct answer from the codes given below :Answer: D
5. 2023Q47Which officer was known as 'Bhagadugha' during Vedic administration?Answer: A
6. 2023Q85With reference to the invaders in ancient India, which one of the following is the correct chronological order?Answer: B
7. 2023Q86Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Archaeological site): (A) Nevasa, (B) Isampur, (C) Didwana, (D) Gudiyam cave. List-II (Present location): (1) Rajasthan, (2) Tamil Nadu, (3) Maharashtra, (4) Karnataka.Answer: C
8. 2023Q136Eastern boundary of the Harappa culture is indicated by which of the following?Answer: B
9. 2023Q147With reference to the Puranas, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Information about the Mauryan dynasty is found in the Vishnu Purana. 2. The Vayu Purana throws light on the governance system of the Guptas. Select the correct answer using the code given below:Answer: A
10. 2022Q31With 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 : Code :Answer: A
11. 2022Q56From which archaeological site of Indus Valley Civilization, the figures or models of boat are found ?Answer: D
12. 2022Q101Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists. List – I (Officer) A. Talar B. Pattakola C. Sahsadhipati D. Baladhip List – II (Duty) 1. Guard of Octroi 2. Officer of cases of Dacoity 3. Officer of Night Guards 4. Village Tax CollectorAnswer: B
13. 2022Q120Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ?Answer: A
14. 2021Q125With reference to the Satavahana Rulers which of the following statement/s is/are true? 1. The Satavahana Kings were the nurtures of Prakrit language. 2. Public aspect of the arts got more encouragement during the Satavahana period. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.Answer: B
15. 2020Q2The rulers of which of the following dynasty have been called as 'Shriparvatiya' in Puranas ?Answer: B
16. 2020Q4The official 'Agronomai' during Mauryan age was related with which of the following field ?Answer: C
17. 2020Q6Match List – I (Mahajanpadas) with List – II (Capitals) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List – I: A. Matsya, B. Kuru, C. Sursena, D. Asmak List – II: 1. Mathura, 2. Potan, 3. Virat Nagar, 4. IndraprasthaAnswer: C
18. 2020Q8Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : We have much more information about Cholas than their predecessors. Reason (R) : The Chola rulers adopted the practice of having inscriptions written on the walls of temples giving a historical narrative of their victories. Select the correct answer from the codes given below.Answer: A
19. 2020Q10Which of the following Indian Archaeologists first visited 'Bhimbetka Caves' and discovered prehistoric significance of its rock paintings ?Answer: C
20. 2020Q12Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List – I (Harappan Site): A. Balu, B. Manda, C. Padri, D. Hulas List – II (UT/State of India): 1. Uttar Pradesh, 2. Jammu and Kashmir, 3. Haryana, 4. GujaratAnswer: D
21. 2019Q55Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists : List – I (Ruling Dynasties) A. Pallava B. Pandya C. Yadava D. Kaktiya List – II (Capitals) 1. Warangal 2. Kanchi 3. Madura 4. Devagiri Codes :Answer: B