Operational APPS Group II History Interview Questions & Answers:

1. In ancient India, the trade was promoted through which?

Through foundation of market towns, making and
maintenance of roads and ensuring security on trade routes

2. Who contributed a lot in promotion and expansin of trade and comer during pre-Gupta and Gupta period?

Indo-Greeks, Sakas and Kushanas etc.,

3. Which was the largest urban centre in early ancient India?

Pataliputra

4. As per Megasthenes between which towns the Great Royal road was run?

From the Indus to Pataliputra

5. Who first maintained trade relations with Roman empire?

The Tamil and Chera Kingdom

6. What was the reason for India becoming an intermediary in the silk trade between China & the west?

Because on account of Roman conflict with Parthia, the
latter prevented Chinese merchandise from reaching the West
directly, so that the trade was diverted via Taxila and
Broach and added to India?s prosperity.

7. How to get the Challan?

After submission of application through online, challan will be generated and candidates have to pay the fee at any branch of SBI otherwise the submitted application is liable for rejection

8. What is Reference ID?

Reference ID is 10 digit unique number and is assigned to a candidate whenever a challan is generated. This is same as Challan Number.

9. Generally group2 used for which post in government?

Group 2 is used to recruit second highest rank officers in
the state .it varies from gazetted to non gazetted.

10. What is the qualifying marks for Group II?

320-325