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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
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With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes.

2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property.

3. The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to ‘the property held by both male and female members of a family.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A
1 and 2
B
2 only
C
1 and 3
D
3 only
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
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Consider the following pairs:

(Historical Place) : (Well known for)

1. Burzahom : Rock cut shrines

2. Chandra ketugarh : Terracotta art

3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A
1 only
B
1 and 2
C
3 only
D
2 and 3
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
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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 Malwa

3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar

4. The Maukharis of Kanauj

5. The Yaduvas of Devagiri

6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A
1, 2 and 5
B
1, 3, 4 and 6
C
2, 3 and 4
D
5 and 6
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66
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Which one of the following ancient towns is well known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?
A
Dholavira
B
Kalibangan
C
Rakhigarhi
D
Ropar
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