Ancient History previous Year Questions UPSC / IAS 2021

1. Which one of the following

ancient towns is well-known

for its elaborate system of

water harvesting and

management by building a

series of dams and

channelizing water into

connected reservoirs?

2. From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early

seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern

India? (UPSC / IAS 2021  )

The Guptas of Magadha

1. The Guptas of Magadha
2. The Paramaras of Malwa
3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar

4. The Maukharis of Kanauj
5. The Yadavas of Devagiri
6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

3. Consider the following pairs: Historical place : Well known for(UPSC / IAS 2021  )

1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines

2. Chandra-ketugarh : Terracotta art

3.Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

4. With reference to the history

of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and

Kshemeshvara were famous(UPSC / IAS 2021  )