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BPSC 2020 — Ancient & Medieval India Questions with Answers

All 7 Ancient & Medieval India previous-year questions from BPSC 2020, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Mughal Empire

   Which Mughal ruler built factories for painting?

   • a)Humayun
   • b)Akbar
   • c)Jahangir
   • d)Shah Jahan
   • e)None of the above / More than one of the above
2. Q2.Magadha Empire — 16 Mahajanapadas to Empire

   Which was the first capital of the ancient Mahajanapada Magadha?

   • a)Pataliputra
   • b)Vaishali
   • c)Champa
   • d)Anga
   • e)None of the above / More than one of the above
3. Q3.Indus Valley Civilization

   In which of the following Harappan cities have traces of ploughed fields been found?

   • a)Kalibangan
   • b)Dholavira
   • c)Mohenjo-daro
   • d)Lothal
   • e)None of the above / More than one of the above
4. Q4.Jainism

   Triratna or Three Jewels, such as Right Knowledge, Right Faith, and Right Conduct, are associated with which of the following?

   • a)Buddhism
   • b)Hinduism
   • c)Jainism
   • d)Christianity
   • e)None of the above / More than one of the above
5. Q5.Buddhism — Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Vaishali, Nalanda

   Which of these rulers organized the Fourth Buddhist Council in Kashmir?

   • a)Ashoka
   • b)Ajatashatru
   • c)Kanishka
   • d)Kalashoka
   • e)None of the above / More than one of the above
6. Q6.Delhi Sultanate

   Which Delhi Sultan adopted the policy of 'Blood and Iron'?

   • a)Iltutmish
   • b)Balban
   • c)Alauddin Khalji
   • d)Muhammad bin Tughlaq
   • e)None of the above / More than one of the above
7. Q7.South Indian Dynasties

   Which medieval Indian empire was famous for large-scale local self-governance?

   • a)Chalukya
   • b)Chola
   • c)Solanki
   • d)Parmar
   • e)None of the above / More than one of the above