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Topic Historical chronicles
Asked 2 times in CDS over 11 years (2014–2025), peaking in 2025.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 2 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2025
- Recurs across 2 years (2014–2025)
Across exams
CDS · 2How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
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CDS2025
Who composed Zainavilas, a history of the rulers of Kashmir, in the time of Zainul Abidin ?
- A Bhattavatara ✓
- B Jonaraja
- C Shrivara
- D Vachaspati
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Art & Culture › Literature & Languages
CDS2014
Consider the following statements from Kalhana's Rajatarangini
- The common people ate rice and Utpala-saka (a wild vegetable of bitter taste)
- Harsha introduced into Kashmir a general dress befitting a king which included a long coat
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Ancient India
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