Question 1

Consider the following statements about ancient Indian inscriptions: 1. The earliest inscriptions are in Sanskrit. 2. Kharosthi script, used in inscriptions in the north-west, was deciphered with the help of coins of Indo-Greek kings who ruled over the area. 3. Most of the inscriptions mention grand, unique events, and routine agricultural practices do not find mention. How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 2

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :\\ List-I (Mahamatta): A. Anta-mahamatta, B. Ithijhakha-mahamatta, C. Dhamma-mahamatta, D. Nagalaviyohalaka-mahamatta\\ List-II (Function): 1. Women's welfare, 2. Spread of Dhamma, 3. Associated with city administration, 4. In-charge of frontier areas

Question 3

Which Chinese traveller in ancient India wrote the diary called 'Records of the Travels to Middle India'?

Question 4

Consider the following statements about the emergence of urban centres in India from circa 6th Century BCE: 1. All of them developed away from the capitals of mahajanapadas. 2. Major towns were located along routes of communication. 3. Many were bustling centres of commercial, cultural and political activity. How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 5

Near which one of the following cities in India have large statues of Kushana rulers been discovered?