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1999 · Q1Ancient HistoryPost-Gupta & Early Medieval Dynastieseasy

One consistent feature found in the history of southern India was the growth of small regional kingdoms rather than large empires because of

  1. (a)the absence of minerals like iron
  2. (b)too many divisions in the social structure
  3. (c)the absence of vast areas of fertile land
  4. (d)the scarcity of manpower
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Official answer(c) the absence of vast areas of fertile land

2021 · Q34Ancient HistoryPost-Gupta & Early Medieval Dynastiesdifficult

From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India? 1. The Guptas of Magadha 2. The Paramaras of Malwa 3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar 4. The Maukharis of Kanauj 5. The Yadavas of Devagiri 6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. (a)1, 2 and 5
  2. (b)1, 3, 4 and 6
  3. (c)2, 3 and 4
  4. (d)5 and 6
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Official answer(b) 1, 3, 4 and 6

2020 · Q24Ancient HistoryPost-Gupta & Early Medieval Dynastiesmoderate

Consider the following events in the history of India : 1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja 2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman – I 3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka – I 4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time ?

  1. (a)2 – 1 – 4 – 3
  2. (b)3 – 1 – 4 – 2
  3. (c)2 – 4 – 1 – 3
  4. (d)3 – 4 – 1 – 2
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Official answer(c) 2 – 4 – 1 – 3