UPSC Prelims 2026 Ancient History

UPSC Prelims 2026 Ancient History PYQs — start a timed practice test with explanations. 7 questions.

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Ancient History 7 Art & Culture 9 Economy 16 Environment & Ecology 10 Geography 9 Indian Polity 9 International Relations 12 Modern History 5 Science & Technology 19 Social Issues & Schemes 4

Question 1 Medium

Which of the following pairs of the king and his dynasty in early historical Tamilakam is/are not correctly matched ? 1. Senguttuvan : Chera 2. Udiyanjeral : Chola...

Question 2 Medium

Consider the following statements about the archaeological findings in Harappan towns : I. There is wide occurrence of spindle-whorls in the houses but absence of spi...

Question 3 Hard

Consider the following statements about the Rigvedic period : I. Irrigation from wells allowed agriculture to expand away from flood plains and strips on river margin...

Question 4 Medium

Consider the following statements : I. Pali texts contain the first definite references to coins, e.g., kahapana, nikkha, kamsa, and kakanika. II. The...

Question 5 Hard

Consider the following statements relating to the use of the place-value system in India : 1. The earliest epigraphic use of the place-value system in India is found ...

Question 6 Hard

In which one among the following texts does the term kshetra-patni ('mistress of the field') originate ?

Question 7 Medium

Which of the following pairs of ancient and modern names of rivers is/are correctly matched ? 1. Vitasta : Chenab 2. Asikni : Jhelum 3. Parushni : Ravi 4. Yavyavati : ...