Himalai
Prelims Test No 4 with answers
Maurya and Post Maurya

1. Consider these statements in the context of Mauryan Empire:
1. The Mauryan empire was pyramidal in structure.
2. There was a huge gap between the highest and the lowest officials.
Select the code for correct statements.
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 and 2
Ans: c) Both 1 and 2 read more

Himalai
Prelims Test No 4 without answers
Maurya and Post Maurya

1. Consider these statements in the context of Mauryan Empire:
1. The Mauryan empire was pyramidal in structure.
2. There was a huge gap between the highest and the lowest officials.
Select the code for correct statements.
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 and 2 read more

Himalai
Prelims Test No 3 with answers
Jainism, Buddhism and Mahajanapadas

1. Consider the following statements:
1. Gandhara Buddha came to be known for certain new features such as curly hair,
sleekness and being carved out of black stone.
2. Mathura Buddha on the other hand was seen as an example of volume and loftiness.
3. Amaravati Buddha betrayed Greek influence because of close contacts with the
Romans.
Select the code for correct statements.
a) 1 Only b) 3 only c) 1,2 and 3 d) None of the above
Ans: c) 1,2 and 3 read more

Himalai
Prelims Test No 3 without answer
Jainism, Buddhism and Mahajanapadas

1. Consider the following statements:
1. Gandhara Buddha came to be known for certain new features such as curly hair,
sleekness and being carved out of black stone.
2. Mathura Buddha on the other hand was seen as an example of volume and loftiness.
3. Amaravati Buddha betrayed Greek influence because of close contacts with the
Romans.
Select the code for correct statements.
a) 1 Only b) 3 only c) 1,2 and 3 d) None of the above read more

Himalai
Prelims Test No 2 with answers
Vedic Period

1. Which one of the following four Vedas contains an account of magical charms and
spells?
a) Rigveda b) Yajurveda c) Atharvaveda d) Samaveda
Ans: c) Atharvaveda read more