Person Harsha
Asked 6 times across 3 UPSC exams over 5 years (2017–2022), peaking in 2022.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 4 of 6 PYQs
- Most asked in 2022
- Recurs across 2 years (2017–2022)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2017 → CAPF 2022
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (4 of 6) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CAPF2022
Which one of the following books was authored by Harshavardhana?
- A Harshacharita
- B Kadambari
- C Ratnavali ✓
- D Gitagovinda
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Art & Culture › Literature & Languages
CDS2017
Harshacharita has references to various presents sent by a ruler named Bhaskara to Harshavardhana. Bhaskara belonged to
- A Haryanka Dynasty of Magadha
- B Varman Dynasty of Assam ✓
- C Nanda Dynasty of North India
- D None of the above
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Ancient India
CSE
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below them: List I (Works) List II (Authors) A. Dayabhaga
- Harsha B. Mitakshara
- Jimutavahana C. Nagananda
- Krittivasa D. Ramayana 4, Vijnanesvara
- A 2314
- B 2413 ✓
- C 4231
- D 4123
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Art & Culture › Literature & Languages
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