Chapter 1 WHAT, WHERE, HOW AND WHEN

1. ‘Mrichchhakatika’ an ancient Indian book written by Shudrakadeals with (UPSC / IAS  2003)

2. Which of the following four Vedas contains note on magical charms and spells? (UPSC / IAS  2004)

3. With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’? (UPSC / IAS  2014)

4. With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles,

dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following? (UPSC / IAS  2016)

5. Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son

of the founder of Sunga dynasty? (UPSC / IAS  2016)

6. Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka? (UPSC / IAS  2016)