UPSC Prelims 2025 Ancient History

UPSC Prelims 2025 Ancient History PYQs — start a timed practice test with explanations. 5 questions.

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Ancient History 5 Art & Culture 2 Economy 18 Environment & Ecology 15 Geography 13 Indian Polity 14 International Relations 8 Medieval History 1 Modern History 8 Science & Technology 13 Social Issues & Schemes 3

Question 1 Easy

The irrigation device called 'Araghatta' was

Question 2 Medium

Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the 'Pradesika', 'Rajuka' and 'Yukta' were important officers at the

Question 3 Easy

Fa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign of

Question 4 Easy

Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya?

Question 5 Hard

With reference to ancient India (600–322 BC), consider the following pairs: Territorial region – River flowing in the region I. Asmaka : Godavari II. Kamboja : Vipas ...