Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

What was the name of Ujjain in ancient times?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Awantika

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Awantika”.

The ancient name of Ujjain was Awantika.

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List-I List-II

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C. SARS - 3. Cost-effective light source
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2. Nagas
3. Jaunsaris
4. Todas

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  2. B) 2 and 3
  3. C) 3 and 4
  4. D) 1 and 4
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