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5 questions from UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper 1 on Archaeology & Epigraphy (Ancient History). Spanning from 1995 to 2021. Practice with show/hide answers and detailed explanations.
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Based on 5 questions across 5 years, UPSC has consistently tested aspirants' understanding of Archaeology & Epigraphy within the broader Ancient History syllabus. The questions range from factual recall to application-based analysis.
Recent trends show UPSC moving towards statement-based questions that combine multiple aspects of Archaeology & Epigraphy. Aspirants should focus on understanding concepts rather than memorizing isolated facts.
Q: Consider the following pairs: (Historical place) : (Well-known for) 1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines 2. Chandraketugarh : Terracotta art 3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Q: Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located?
Q: What is the correct chronological order in which the following appeared in India? I. Gold coins II. Punch-marked silver coins III. Iron plough IV. Urban culture Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Q: 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
Q: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I (Eras) I. Vikrama era II. Saka era III. Gupta era IV. Kali era List II (Reckoned from) A) 3102 B.C. B) 320 A.D. C) 78 A.D. D) 58 B.C. E) 248 A.D.
UPSC has asked 5 questions on Archaeology & Epigraphy in GS Paper 1 Prelims between 1995 and 2021. This sub-topic falls under Ancient History.
Questions on Archaeology & Epigraphy have appeared in UPSC Prelims in the following years: 2021, 2006, 1998, 1997, 1995. The topic has appeared in 5 out of 31 years.
Among 5 questions on Archaeology & Epigraphy: 1 are easy, 4 are moderate, and 0 are difficult. Most questions test conceptual understanding of the topic.
