Ancient History · Chapter 15 of 15

Pre-Medieval Period: BPSC Prelims PYQs

9 previous-year questions on Pre-Medieval Period, asked 1999–2023. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 56th–59th BPSC Prelims 2014

   Who was the founder of the Karnata dynasty?

   1. ANanyadeva
   2. BNarasimhadeva
   3. CVijaydev
   4. DHaridev
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 60th–62nd BPSC Prelims 2016

   Who was the last king of the Karnata dynasty?

   1. AHarisimha
   2. BRamsimha
   3. CMatisimha
   4. DShyamsimha
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 69th BPSC Prelims 2023

   Consider the following statements regarding the Vikramshila University in Bihar:

   • 1. It was located in the present-day Banka district of Bihar.
   • 2. It was established by King Gopala I of the Pala dynasty.
   • 3. The ‘Vajrayana’ sect of Buddhism flourished here.
   • 4. Other subjects like Astronomy, Logic, Law, Grammar and Philosophy were also taught here.

   Which of the above statements are incorrect?

   1. A2 and 3
   2. B1 and 4
   3. C1 and 2
   4. DNone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 43rd BPSC Prelims 1999

   Which ruler of Bengal founded the ancient University called ‘Vikramshila.’

   1. ADharamapala
   2. BGopala
   3. CDevpala
   4. DMahipala
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. 68th BPSC Prelims 2023 Asked again

   Vikramshila University was established by whom?

   1. AGopal
   2. BDharmapala
   3. CDevapala
   4. DMore than one of the above
   5. ENone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. 43rd BPSC Prelims 1999 Asked again

   The founder of Vikramashila Education Center is -

   1. ADevpal
   2. BDharmpal
   3. CNayanpal
   4. DNarendra Pal
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. 69th BPSC Prelims 2023

   The Maithili language was started to develop during the reign of which of the following?

   1. AChero dynasty
   2. BOiniwar dynasty
   3. CKarnat dynasty
   4. DPithipatis
   Answer and explanation →

8. 8. 60th–62nd BPSC Prelims 2016

   ‘Odantapura’ educational center was located in which state?

   1. ABengal
   2. BBihar
   3. CGujarat
   4. DTamil Nadu
   5. ENone of these/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. 64th BPSC Prelims 2018

   Which Sultan was reputed to be 'Akbar of Kashmir'?

   1. ASultan Shamsuddin Shah
   2. BSultan Qutbuddin
   3. CSultan Sikandar
   4. DSultan Zainul Abidin
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →