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  1. 821Arunachal PSC2018HistoryEnglish

    Who was the greatest king of Chalukya dynasty?

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    Correct option: C — Pulakesin-II

  2. 822UPPSC2007HistoryEnglish

    Which of the following dynasties frequently assigned to the ladies high ranking positions in administration?

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    Correct option: B — Chalukya

  3. 823UPPSC1991HistoryEnglish

    Where was the capital of Chalukyas located?

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    Correct option: A — Vatapi

  4. 824UPSC1994HistoryEnglish

    The name of poet Kalidasa is mentioned in the

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    Correct option: B — Aihole Inscription

  5. 825UPPSC2013HistoryEnglish

    The Sanskrit poet and dramatist Kalidasa finds a mention in

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    Correct option: A — Aihole inscription of Pulakesin-II

  6. 826UPSC1995HistoryEnglish

    The term ‘Yavanapriya’ mentioned in ancient Sanskrit text denoted

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    Correct option: D — Pepper

  7. 827UPPSC1997HistoryEnglish

    Tolkappiyam text deals with

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    Correct option: C — Grammar and Poetry

  8. 828UPPSC2014HistoryEnglish

    In Sangam Literature ‘Tolkappiyam’ is a text of

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    Correct option: B — Tamil grammar

  9. 829UPPSC2002HistoryEnglish

    The author of the Silapadikaram was

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    Correct option: A — Ilango

  10. 830UPPSC2001HistoryEnglish

    From the excavations of which ancient site, information has been gathered regarding brisk trade relations between India and Rome, during the early centuries of Christian era

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    Correct option: D — Arikamedu

History practice — common questions

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