GREEK INVASION

GREEK INVASION

Consider the following statements Assertion (A): After campaigning for nearly two years, Alexander, the Great, left Indi

In Assertion-Reason, check both parts calmly. Here, the combination that fits is (A) is true, but (R) is false. In Greek Invasion, this is how Assertion and Reason are linked. If you check Assertion first, then Reason, then the link, the answer becomes clear. That is the simple way to do it.

Ref: [Karnataka PSC (Pre) 2018] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Greek Invasion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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GREEK INVASION

Alexander’s success in India was due to the following. 1. There was no central power in India at that time 2. He had a s

Imagine you are revising Greek Invasion late at night. The one fact you would underline for alexander’s success in India was due to is 1, 2 and 3. That is exactly what this question is asking. It is a direct question, so the answer is also direct. Just keep it simple.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2000, 03 UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2002] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Greek Invasion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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GREEK INVASION

Name the brave Indian King whom Alexander defeated on the bank of river Jhelum.

The main idea is really simple. In Greek Invasion, name the brave Indian King whom Alexander is always linked with Porus. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

Ref: [UPRO/ARO (Mains) 2013] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Greek Invasion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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GREEK INVASION

Which one of the following rulers of Magadha was the contemporary of Alexander, the Great?

This one is a favourite in exams. In Greek Invasion, whenever you see which one of the following rulers of, the answer is Dhanananda. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [44th BPSC (Pre) 2000] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Greek Invasion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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GREEK INVASION

Which one of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander’s invasion?

Let us keep it easy. Which one of the following dynasties was — the answer is Nanda. In Greek Invasion, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2000] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Greek Invasion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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GREEK INVASION

Who one of the following had not come to India with Alexander?

Let us keep it easy. Who one of the following had not — the answer is Deimachus. In Greek Invasion, this is the fact that everyone is expected to know. If you have read the chapter once, you have already seen it. A quick revision is enough to fix it in your mind.

Ref: [UPPCS (Re. Exam)(Pre) 2015] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Greek Invasion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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GREEK INVASION

The women of which Indian republic or kingdom had taken up arms against Alexander, after a large number of its soldiers

Think of Greek Invasion as a book you have already read. On the page about the women of which Indian republic or, the name written there is Massaga. That is the whole answer. No trick here. Just a simple fact that you can recall in a few seconds.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2013] | R.S. Sharma, India's Ancient Past, and NCERT History textbooks discuss Greek Invasion and present the archaeological and historical evidence that supports the correct answer for this question.

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