Sample questions
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CSE
Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located?
- A Indus and Jhelum ✓
- B Jhelum and Chenab
- C Chenab and Ravi
- D Ravi and Beas
✓ Correct answer: (A)
History › Ancient India
CSE
The given map relates to:
- A Kanishka at the time of his death.
- B Samudragupta after the close of his South Indian campaign.
- C , popularly known as Ashoka the Great, was an Indian emperor of the Maury a Dynasty
- D Empire of Thaneswar on the eve of Harsha's accession.
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
History › Ancient India
CSE
The following maps shows four of the sixteen Mahajanapadas that existed in ancient India: The places marked A, B, C and D respectively are
- A Matsya, Cedi, Kosala, Anga
- B Surasena, Avanti, Vatsa, Magadha
- C Matsya, Avanti, Vatsa, Anga ✓
- D Surasena, Cedi, Kosala, Magadha
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Ancient India
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