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2016 · Question 39 · Ancient India
Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
Choose your answer(a)Georg Bühler(b)James Prinsep(c)Max Müller(d)William Jones
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 80 · Ancient India
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs : Term | Description 1. Eripatti | Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank 2. Taniyurs | Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins 3. Ghatikas | Colleges generally attached to the temples Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Choose your answer(a)1 and 2(b)3 only(c)2 and 3(d)1 and 3
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2016 · Question 89 · Ancient India
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?
Choose your answer(a)Shramana(b)Parivraajaka(c)Agrahaarika(d)Maagadha
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)