Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2017 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is not true about the Barabar hill caves?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: These inscriptions date back to 6th century BC.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “These inscriptions date back to 6th century BC. ”.
The inscriptions on the Barabar hill caves date back to the 3rd century BC, during the reign of Ashoka. They were dedicated to the Ajivikas, a sect of Indian ascetics.

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