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UPSC Prelims Ancient history Questions

8 Ancient history questions from previous UPSC Prelims papers, from the latest year backwards, each with its answer and explanation.

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  1. Q1 2026 Prelims GS

    Consider the following statements:

    I. Pali texts contain the first definite references to coins, e.g., kahapana, nikkha, kamsa, and kakanika.

    II. The literary evidence from Pali texts is corroborated by archaeological evidence of punch-marked coins from many sites, most of them made of silver.

    The above statements have been associated with which of the following?

    1. Emergence of urban life
    2. Transition to money economy

    Select the answer using the code given below:

    Ancient historyCoinagePali literature
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  2. Q2 2026 Prelims GS

    Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included?

    Ancient historyJainismJain philosophy
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