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HIS_ANC_2014_232

Buddhist Councils

UPSC Archival Analysis

Exam Year

2014

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VasumitraMahayanaKushan Empire

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Statement I: The early Aryans, who were essentially pastoral, did not develop any political structure which could measure up to a state in ancient or modern sense. Statement II: Kingship was the same as tribal chief ship; the term Rajan being used for tribal chief who was primarily a military leader and who ruled over his people and not over any specified area. Select the correct answer:

Which one of the following statements about the Harappan Culture is not correct?

Consider the following statement(s) about Harappan cities: 1. Roads were not always absolutely straight and did not always cross one another at right angles. 2. A striking feature is the uniformity in the average size of the bricks for houses and for city walls. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Statement I: King Ashoka abolished capital punishment and disbanded his army. Statement II: After Kalinga War, Ashoka was remorseful and became a Buddhist. Select the correct answer:

Which one of the following statements about ancient Indian Mahajanapadas is correct?

Question 232 Current

The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir under the leadership of-

Which of the following is/are the most distinctive artefacts of the Harappan Civilisation? 1. Steatite seal 2. Bricks of a standardised ratio 3. Gold bangles 4. Silver spittoon Select the correct answer:

Which one of the following is NOT listed as one of the sixteen mahajanapadas in the pre-Mauryan period?

Which of the following are prescribed as the duties of Vaishyas according to the Dharmashastras? 1. Studying the Vedas 2. Engaging in trade Select the correct answer:

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Satavahanas ruled over parts of western India and the Deccan. 2. The Satavahanas repaired and rebuilt Sudarshana Lake. Select the correct answer:

ID: HIS_ANC_2014_232 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

The Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kashmir under the leadership of-

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