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Dear Students,

Are you preparing for the UPSC Prelims 2025?

We are excited to announce the launch of Prestorming Batch 5-Weekday batch, starting on January 23rd, 2025. Here are the details:

Batch Details:
Batch Name& starting: Prestorming Batch 5- January 23rd(All Branches) -Weekday batch
First Test Date: 28.1.2025
Batch Mode: Both Offline & Online
Test Details:
Total Number of Tests: 48
General Studies (GS): 26 Tests
CSAT: 17 Tests
Mock Tests: 5 Tests
Schedule:
For the complete schedule, please visit: https://www.shankariasacademy.com/upsc-prelims-test-series/

Admissions are currently in progress!

For any queries, feel free to contact us at 7667766266.

Looking forward to your participation!

Regards,
Prestorming Team
Shankar IAS Academy
Consider the following statements regarding Mauryan architecture.
1. Each pillar is made by joining multiple pieces of sandstone.
2. The capitals were devoid of sculptures, giving them a simplistic appearance.
Daily Newspaper Analysis | The Hindu | Indian Express | LiveMint | Newspaper Analysis, January 06, 2025

The Daily Newspaper Analysis by Shankar IAS Academy from January 06, 2025, covers key topics such as the Avian Flu, TN initiative to decode IVC script, Government plans to ramp up capital expenditure and Rafale . This analysis is tailored for UPSC and other competitive exam preparation.

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Match the following Mahajanapadhas with their capitals.
1. Vatsa A. Champa
2. Anga B. Sravasti
3. Kosala C. Viratanagara.
4. Matsya D. Kaushambi
Consider the following statements regarding external invasions.
1. Kharosthi script was brought into India by Iranian scribes.
2. Punch-marked coins in India continued in India as a result of contact with Iran.
3. The bell-shaped capital of Ashoka was influenced by Iranian models.
4. The union of Indian rulers gave stiff resistance to Iranian invasions in the Northwest.
With respect to ancient Indian History, consider the following statements.
1. During the mahajanapadhas period, there was a reference to land ownership and tenancy Rights of various kinds.
2. The mahajanapadhas period witnessed increased craft specialization indicating increasing trade and commerce.
Concerning the Mahajanapadha period, consider the following statements.
1. The key feature of this period is urbanisation for the first time after Harappan towns.
2. Thousands of Punch Marked Coins have been discovered here.
3. Economic prosperity led to a flourishing of ideas of equality and brotherhood.
4. This period witnessed the rise of the merchant class ‘Vaishyas’.
Consider the following statements regarding the schism in Buddhism.
1. Sthaviravadins followed modified disciplinary rules, whereas Mahasangikas followed strict monastic life and rigid disciplinary laws.
2. Mahayanism developed after the second Buddhist Council was patronized by the Mauryas.
With respect to the reign of Ashoka, consider the following statements.
1. Ashoka disbanded the huge army in pursuit of ideological conquest under the Dhamma policy.
2. Rajukas were the officials appointed to enforce Dhamma among the tribal population.
3. Under the influence of Dhamma, hunters and fishermen gave up killing animals and took to settled agricultural life.
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