Ancient  History-MCQs

1.Vindhyashakti was founder of which of the following dynasties in ancient India?

[A] Vakataka 
[B] Kakatiya 
[C] Kalachuri 
[D] Chalukyas of Badami

 

Correct Answer: A [Vakataka ]

Notes: Vindhyashakti (c. 250 – c. 270 CE) was the founder of the Vakataka dynasty. His name is derived from the name of the goddess Vindhya.

2. Which of the following ancient Indian sages did not make substantial contribution to the YOGĀCĀRA (Yogachara) philosophical tradition?

[A] Vasubandhu 
[B] Dinnaga 
[C] Dharmakirti
[D] Nagarjuna

 

Correct Answer: D [ Nagarjuna ]

Notes: YOGĀCĀRA is a Buddhist philosophical tradition that emphasized idealism. The earliest known text of the school is the Mahāyānasūtrālam kāra attributed to Asanga (c. fifth century CE). Others who contributed to the tradition included Vasubandhu, Dinnāga and Dharmakīrti.

3. Which of the following rulers were closely associated with Yuehzhi nomadic people?

[A] Shaka 
[B] Kushana 
[C] Pahalva 
[D] None of them

 

Correct Answer: B [ Kushana ]

Notes: The term Yuehzhi refers to nomadic people originally living in northwest China who moved to Central Asia in circa second century BC. The Kushana were a branch of these people, who reached the subcontinent in circa first century BCE.

4. Which of the following is not a correct statement about Buddhist Canonical literature?

[A] Abhidhamma Pitaka was compiled in third Buddhist Council 
[B] Digha Nikaya is a part of the Sutta Pitaka 
[C] Vinaya Pitaka primarily deals with monastic rules for monks and nuns 
[D] Sutta Pitaka deals with philosophy and psychology and lays down methods for training the mind.

 

Correct Answer: D [ Sutta Pitaka deals with philosophy and psychology and lays down methods for training the mind. ]

Notes: Abhidhamma Pitaka is the third and latest of the Pali canonical texts recognized in the early Buddhist Theravāda tradition. Its compilation is dated to the third Buddhist Council, held during the reign of the Mauryan emperor Asoka, that is, c. third century BCE. The text focuses on philosophy and psychology and lays down methods for training the mind.

5. Which of the following is a correct statement about Indus Valley Civilization?

[A] Both Harappa and Mohejodero are is located on the banks of Indus River 
[B] Both Chanhudaro and Kalibangan were located within the boundaries of present day Rajasthan. 
[C] Both Surkotada and Dholavira are located in Katch of Gujarat
[D] Lothal site was located on bank of Narmada river

 

Correct Answer: C [ Both Surkotada and Dholavira are located in Katch of Gujarat]

Notes: Mohenjodero was located on banks of river Indus. Harappa on Ravi. Chanhudaro is in Pakistan now. Lothal was on mouth of Gulf of Cambay.

6. In stone age, the Microliths were most commonly found in which of the following ages?

[A] Paleolithic 
[B] Mesolithic 
[C] Neolithic 
[D] Chalcolithic

 

Correct Answer: B [ Mesolithic ]

Notes: Microliths were most commonly found in Mesolithic era.

7. Which of the following terms is not associated with a tool tradition of ancient India / World?

[A] Mousterian 
[B] Acheulean 
[C] Oldowan 
[D] Grotian

 

Correct Answer: D [ Grotian ]

Notes: The Mousterian refers to a techno-complex (archaeological industry) of flint lithic tools associated primarily with Neanderthals. Acheulean refers to the ancient industry of stone tool manufacture characterized by distinctive oval and pear-shaped “hand-axes” associated with Homo erectus and related species. Oldowan is the oldest-known stone tool industry and dates back as far as 2.5 million years ago. The term Grotian is related to international law and does not related to ancient stone tool industries.

8. The Jorwe culture of ancient India has been named after site of the same name in which of the following states?

[A] Rajasthan 
[B] Gujarat 
[C] Karnataka 
[D] Maharashtra

 

Correct Answer: D [ Maharashtra]

Notes: Jorwe Ware Culture is named after site of the same name in Maharashtra. This culture dates between 1600 to 1000 BC. The key features of this culture include red pottery, generally with matt surface bearing paintings in black.

9. Which of the following was most probably the first metal to be used in India?

[A] Iron 
[B] Copper 
[C] Gold 
[D] Silver

 

Correct Answer: B [ Copper ]

Notes: The earliest historic evidences of use of metal are of Chalcolithic Age or Stone-Copper Age, which covered the period from 1800 to 800 BC. This period was marked by the use of copper (the first metal to be used in India) as well as stone.

10. Which of the following is not an event in ancient Indian history in BC era?

[A] Foundation of the Indo-Greek empire 
[B] Beginning of Vikram samvat Era 
[C] Fourth Buddhist Council
[D] Hathigumpha inscription by Kharvela

 

Correct Answer: C [ Fourth Buddhist Council]

Notes: Foundation of the Indo-Greek empire by Demetrius in 182 BC. Beginning of Vikram samvat Era in 58BC by Vikramaditya of Ujjain. Fourth Buddhist Council was held in Kundalvana, Kashmir in 72 AD under the patronage of Kushan king Kanishka. The King Kharavela of Kalinga left Hathigumpha inscription in around 50BC. So correct answer would be C.

11. To perform which among the following functions, Rajukas were appointed by Asoka?

[A] Revenue Functions
[B] Judicial Functions
[C] Religious Functions
[D] Military Functions

 

Correct Answer: B [Judicial Functions]

12. Which among the following scripts of modern India have descended from the Sarda Script?
1. Gurmukhi
2. Dogri
3. Sindhi
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

 

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]

Notes: Sarada is a script of the Brahmic family of scripts, developed around the 8th century. It was used for writing Sanskrit and Kashmiri. The Gurmukhi script was developed from Sarada by Guru Angad. Originally more widespread, its use became later restricted to Kashmir, and it is now rarely used except by the Kashmiri Pandit community for ceremonial purposes. There are several variants of Sarada Scripts such as Takkari or Tankari which is the parent of the Dogri script, Kului script (Kullu in Himachal Pradesh), Chameali Script (in Chamba Himachal Pradesh), Sindhi, Bania of Punjab etc.

13.The “Siddhimatrika” script was one of the forms of writing Sanskrit in ancient India. This script, which made Sanskrit works known in China and Japan was developed during the times of ___:

[A] Kanishka
[B] Harsha
[C] Meander
[D] Chandragupta Vikramaditya

 

Correct Answer: B [Harsha]

Notes: During the times of Harsha, an script called Siddhimatrika was developed which is sometimes called Harsha Script. Please note that Siddhimatrika was the form of writing in which Sanskrit works became known in China and Japan.

14. The ‘Saptanga Theory of State’ (Theory of Seven Limbs of the State) was propounded by :

[A] Kautilya in Arthashastra
[B] Manu in Manusmriti
[C] Kalhana in Rajatarangini
[D] Banabhatta in Harshacharita

 

Correct Answer: A [Kautilya in Arthashastra]

15. The doctrine of ‘Vyuhavada’ is associated with which among the following Sects (or) cults of India?

[A] Shaivism
[B] Vaishnavism
[C] Buddhism
[D] Jainism

 

Correct Answer: B [Vaishnavism]

16. Which among the following Vedic Texts gives a systematic exposition of the ‘theory of rebirth’ for the first time?

[A] Chhandogya Upanishad
[B] Mundaka Upanishad
[C] Satapatha Brahmana
[D] Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

 

Correct Answer: A [Chhandogya Upanishad]

17.The evidences of ‘pit-dwelling’ have been discovered from which of the following ancient Indian sites?

[A] Lothal and Kalibangan
[B] Burzahom and Gufkaral
[C] Ropar and Rangpur
[D] Kalibangan and Surkotada

 

Correct Answer: B [Burzahom and Gufkaral]

18. The first astronomical observatory of Harappan Civilization has been found at which among the following ancient Indian sites?

[A] Chanhudaro
[B] Ropar
[C] Daimabad
[D] Dholavira

Correct Answer: D [Dholavira]

19.Who were Manu, Yajnavalkya , Narada and Brihaspati ?

[A] Law givers of ancient India
[B] Gods of Vedic religion
[C] Buddhist scholars and logicians
[D] Celebrated mathematicians and astronomers of ancient India

 

Correct Answer: A [Law givers of ancient India]

20. Select the statement which is NOT correct regarding Kalidasa:

[A] Kalidasa was a renowned Sanskrit poet and dramatist of Gupta period.
[B] He was one of the nine gems in the court of Chandragupta I.
[C] Kumarasambhavam and Ritusamhara are his two epic works.
[D] His plays and poetry are primarily based on Hindu Puranas and philosophy

 

Correct Answer: B [He was one of the nine gems in the court of Chandragupta I.]

Notes: He was one of the nine gems in the court of Chandragupta II Vikramaditya.

21. In 1837, James Princep deciphered an Inscription in Brahmi script referring to a king called ‘Devanamapiya Piyadassi’. The celebrated monarch known by this epithet was:

[A] Ashoka
[B] Akbar
[C] Kanishka
[D] Chandragupta Vikramaditya

 

Correct Answer: A [Ashoka]

22. Which of the following statements about the Gupta Empire under Samudragupta is NOT correct?

[A] Prayaga Prashasti of Samudragupta composed by his court poet Harisena is engraved on an Ashokan pillar at Allahabad.
[B] Samudragupta was the first Gupta ruler to have exercised direct administrative control over western and Southern India.
[C] Samudragupta carved out an extensive empire which is evident from the fact that he had performed an Asvamedha sacrifice.
[D] None of the above

 

Correct Answer: B [Samudragupta was the first Gupta ruler to have exercised direct administrative control over western and Southern India.]

23. Which of the following deities were associated with the ‘Rig Vedic Period’ ?

1.           Purandara

2.           Varuna

3.           Savitri

4.           Usha

Choose the correct option:

[A] 1 and 2
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

 

Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 and 4]

Notes: Indra (also known as Purandra:meaning ‘breaker of forts’), Agni, Soma, Varuna (Upholder of cosmic order) Asvins, Maruts, Mitra, Ushas (Goddess of dawn), Savitri (Deity invoked in the gayatri mantra) , Pushan, Dyaus and Prithvi were some of the major deities of Rig Vedic Period. They were invoked for their blessings by the Vedic Aryans.

 

24. The harappans used intaglio seals, made mostly of carved and fired steatite:

[A] As an export commodity.
[B] As a medium of exchange in place of coins.
[C] As amulets and charms to ward off evil spirits.
[D] For marking their goods and property.

 

Correct Answer: D [For marking their goods and property.]

Notes: The seals of the ancient Harappan’s were probably used in much the same way they are today, to sign letters or for commercial transactions. The Harappan seals were used for marking goods and bales of merchandise. (Hence Option d. is correct)

25. Establishment of Svetambara as a separate sect within Jainism was resulted at ____?

[A] Rajgriha
[B] Vallabhi
[C] Ujjaini
[D] Sanchi

Correct Answer: B [Vallabhi]

Notes: It was the outcome of Jain monks council meeting held in the year of 453 or 466 CE

26. Which among the following sites of Indus Valley Civilization is located on the banks of River Indus in Larkana District of Pakistan?

[A] Harappa
[B] Mohen Jo Dero
[C] Mehrgarh
[D] Suktagendor

 

Correct Answer: B [Mohen Jo Dero]

27. The sulbasutras of ancient Indian Scholar “Baudhayan” have reached to a most correct value of which among the following?

[A] π
[B] √2
[C] √3
[D] all of them

 

Correct Answer: B [√2]

28. As per the ancient Indian Texts, the land between which among the following two rivers has been called “Brahamavarta”?

[A] Saraswati river and Drsadvati River
[B] Saraswati river and Saryu River
[C] Sutudri (Satluj) River and Vipas (Beas) River
[D] Ganga River and Yamuna River

 

Correct Answer: A [Saraswati river and Drsadvati River]

29.The Indus Valley Civilization has not been deciphered yet. Consider the following reasons:

1.   No knowledge about their language

2.   Small length of inscriptions

3.   Absence of bilingual texts

Which among the above is/ are correct reasons?

[A] Only 1
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

 

Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]

Notes: All of them are the correct reasons. The first reason is that we don`t know what language they used. Then the inscriptions are so small that average inscription has only 4.6 signs. Longest single inscription at Indus Valley is 17 signs long. Then there are no bilingual texts available. In 2004, Steve Farmer published a paper, The Collapse of the Indus-Script Thesis- The Myth of a Literate Harappan Civilization, arguing that the Indus valley figures are merely a non-structured symbol system and do not represent a full language. This argument also rests to a large extent on the non-existence of long texts. He has argued that despite the fact that the Indus symbols have been known for at least 700 years, with inscriptions found on thousands of objects, the longest Indus text on a single surface is 17 signs long, and the average is under 4.6 signs, which is typical of many other non-linguistic symbol systems. However, other experts don`t buy this argument. Finnish scholar Asko Parpola, who is considered one of the leading experts on the Indus script says thatnon-availability of long texts could be explained by the fact that most of the information about the civilization comes from only 10% excavation of a single city. Hence there is a lot still to be explored. Besides, the Chinese writing system also has a very large number of signs rarely used in newspapers and hence the argument about repetition of characters doesn`t seem that strong. According to Parpola, the longer texts may have been written on birch bark, palm leaves, parchment, wood, or cotton cloth, which would have perished in course of time. He further argues that the civilization was famous for cotton cultivation, but apart from a few microscopic fibers nothing has survived. Hence, non-availability doesn`t imply non-existence, he points out. Most successful decipherments of ancient scripts were possible because of the availability of translations in an already known script. Historical information is also important in identifying the meanings of symbols. The Bible and Greek historians, for instance, were sources of historical information that helped in deciphering the Persian cuneiform script. In the case of the Indus Valley, the script was forgotten long before the earliest preserved literary records of the region were composed, and hence, the later Indian sources tell us nothing about the civilization.

 

30.Consider the following matches:

1.     Kena Upanishad : Sam Veda

2.     Katha Upanishad: Krishna yajurveda

3.     Prasna Upanishad : Samveda

4.     Mandukya Upanishad: atharvaveda

Which among the above is / are correct?

[A] 1, 2, 3,
[B] 1, 2, 4
[C] 2, 3, 4
[D] all are correct

 

Correct Answer: B [1, 2, 4]

31.Aihole Inscription is ascribed to which of the following rulers ?

[A] Pulkeshin II
[B] Rudradaman
[C] Kharvela
[D] Ashoka

Correct Answer: A [Pulkeshin II]

32.“Tamso Ma Jyotirgamaya” ” Lead us from Darkness to Light” , this comes from which among the following Upanishadas?

[A] Chandogya
[B] Mandukya
[C] Mukdaka
[D] Brahadaranyaka

 

Correct Answer: D [Brahadaranyaka]

33.There is only one Rock Edict in which Asoka talks about taxation. Which among the following is that edict?

[A] Bhabru Inscription
[B] Nigalisagar Pillar Inscription
[C] Rummindei Pillar Inscription
[D] Barabar Cave Inscription

 

Correct Answer: C [Rummindei Pillar Inscription]

34.Which among the following is NOT a correct statement in context with the Gupta Era?

[A] Gupta era is known for extensive achievements in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, religion and philosophy
[B] Gupta era crystallized the common elements of Hindu Culture
[C] Maximum number of Gold Coins were issued in Gupta Era
[D] The Gold Content of Gupta Era coins was maximum in comparison to previous major dynasties

 

Correct Answer: D [The Gold Content of Gupta Era coins was maximum in comparison to previous major dynasties]

Notes: Although the Gupta rulers issued the largest number of gold coins, their gold content, particularly after Skandagupta was very low. This justifies the deteriorating economy in later gupta era. 

35. Dhravya guna shastra, which deals with several species of medicinal plants is a part of which among the following ?

[A] Sushruta Samhita
[B] Charak Samhita
[C] Ayruveda
[D] Ashtanga Hridaya

 

Correct Answer: C [Ayruveda]

36.The temple of Konark was built by Narasimha of the:

[A] Maratha Dynasty 
[B] Chola Dynasty 
[C] Ganga Dynasty 
[D] Vijaynagar Empire

 

Correct Answer: C [ Ganga Dynasty ]

37.Rigveda Samhita denotes one-fourth of its hymns to: 

[A] Rudra 
[B] Marut 
[C] Agni
[D] Indra

 

Correct Answer: D [Indra]

38.Which among the following was used to create sculptures in the Mathura school of art that flourished around 1st century AD?

[A] Marble
[B] State stone
[C] Granite
[D] Red sandstone

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39.In ancient India, the area around which among the following modern areas was known as “Golden Chersonese” ?

[A] Kashmir, Hindukush, Afghanistan
[B] Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Burma
[C] Australia, New Zealand
[D] Iran, Iraq and Persian Gulf

 

Correct Answer: B [Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Burma]

40.The ancient Indian text Panchasiddhantika deals with the 5 principles of which among the following?

[A] Vedic Rituals
[B] Philosophy
[C] Astronomy
[D] Medicine

 

Correct Answer: C [Astronomy]

Notes: Varahamihira wrote Panchasiddhantika(Five schools of Astronomy) in which he focused on three different branches of astronomy as studied during the period and they were; astronomy and mathematics, astrology

41.Gandhara School of art is related to which of the following dynasties?

[A] Shakas
[B] Kushanas
[C] Guptas
[D] Greeks

 

Correct Answer: B [Kushanas]

42.Who among the following started the practice of military governships in India , by leaving the military governors called “Strategos” in India?

[A] Greeks
[B] Shakas
[C] kushans
[D] Parthians

 

Correct Answer: A [Greeks]

Notes: Alaxander is said to have left the Strategos as military governors in the area which he won and ruled.

43.Which among the following river is most described in Rig-Veda?

[A] Sindhu
[B] Chenab
[C] Saraswati
[D] Ganga

 

Correct Answer: A [Sindhu]

44.In Buddhism, Patimonkha deals with which among the following?

[A] Education
[B] Propaganda
[C] Discipline
[D] All the above

 

Correct Answer: C [Discipline]

45.Consider the following: 
1. Persian Deities 
2. Greek Deities 
3. Indian Deities 
Which among the above were engraved in the Kushana coins

[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 3
[C] 1 & 3
[D] all 1, 2, 3,

 

Correct Answer: D [all 1, 2, 3,]

46.In Vedic Era, Akhyani is the goddess of which of the following?

[A] Peace
[B] Sacrifice
[C] Forests
[D] Rivers

 

Correct Answer: C [Forests]

47.Which among the following emperors introduced the two laws of Vyavahar Samta and Danda Samata?

[A] Chandragupta Maurya
[B] Ashoka
[C] Chandragupta Vikramaditya
[D] Samudragupta

 

Correct Answer: B [Ashoka]

48.The Kadamba Dynasty was founded by whom among the following?

[A] Ishwarsena
[B] Jayasimha
[C] Mayursharman
[D] Krishanraja

 

Correct Answer: C [Mayursharman]

49.The Practice of Polyandry was common in which of the following in ancient India?

[A] Kushanas
[B] Hunas
[C] Shakas
[D] Greeks

 

Correct Answer: B [Hunas]

50.Bring out the only incorrect statement:

[A] Rajukas were appointed by Asoka as Judicial Officers
[B] The Sunga dynasty retained the title senapati, even after becoming kings
[C] Kalinganagar was an ancient city destroyed by Cyclone
[D] Asoka has expressed faith in Buddhism in Kandhar Inscription

 

Correct Answer: D [Asoka has expressed faith in Buddhism in Kandhar Inscription]

Notes:

Bhabru edict is known as an edict in which Asoka expressed faith in Buddhist Creed

5 1.What was “Halivakara” in the Gupta Era?

[A] A kind of Tax
[B] A kind of Play
[C] A kind of Instrument
[D] A kind of Tribe

 

Correct Answer: A [A kind of Tax]

52.Who among the following succeeded Pushyamitra Shunga?

[A] Agnimitra
[B] Sujyestha
[C] Vajramitra
[D] Devbhuti

 

Correct Answer: A [Agnimitra]

53.Which of the following dynasty was ruling in India, when Alexander invaded India? 

[A] Nanda Dynasty
[B] Shunga Dynasty
[C] Maurya Dynasty
[D] Shishunaga Dynasty

 

Correct Answer: A [Nanda Dynasty]

54.In Greek texts, who among the following has been mentioned as Amitrochates?

[A] Bimbisara
[B] Bindusara
[C] Kautilya
[D] Asoka

 

Correct Answer: B [Bindusara]

55.Which among the following is correct about Bhaddasala?

[A] He was a poet in the court of Chandragupta Maurya
[B] He was the general of the Nanda Army
[C] He was an ambassador of Ceylon King sent to Asoka’s court
[D] He was a playwright in the Gupta Era

 

Correct Answer: B [He was the general of the Nanda Army]

56.The Golden age of the “Gupta Literary Renaissance” is said to be the reign of whom among the following?

[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Kumaragupta
[D] Skandgupta

 

Correct Answer: B [Chandragupta II]

57.Who among the following was behind the “epoch making” discovery of Arthashastra that altered the false perception of the European scholars that Ancient Indians learnt the art of administration from the Greeks?

[A] R. Shamasastry
[B] C. Sivarama Murti
[C] K. S. Neelakantan Unni
[D] Veturi Prabhakara Sastri

 

Correct Answer: A [R. Shamasastry]

58.In which year, Nalanda University was finally destroyed?

[A] 993 AD
[B] 1093 AD
[C] 1193 AD
[D] 1293 AD

 

Correct Answer: C [1193 AD]

59.Which among the following is/ are considered to be the first tangible evidence of expansion of Buddhism?

[A] Statues of Buddha
[B] Edicts of Ashoka
[C] Mahavibhasa
[D] Jataka Tales

 

Correct Answer: B [Edicts of Ashoka]

60.Which among the following was the capital of Vatsa Mahajanapada?

[A] Mathura
[B] Bairath
[C] Kausambi
[D] Kashi

 

Correct Answer: C [Kausambi]

61.Bring out the only incorrect statement :

[A] central Water Commission is located at New Delhi
[B] Year 1581 is known for a new religion launched in India
[C] Harisena Composed the Prayag Prashasti
[D] Vitasta was the older name of Chenab river

 

Correct Answer: D [Vitasta was the older name of Chenab river]

Notes: Vitasta was the name of Jhelum

62.Which among the ancient Indian Play has referred to the defeat of Yavanas on the bank of River Sindhu in the hands of Vasumitra?

[A] Raghuvamsa
[B] Malvikagnimitram
[C] Vikramorvashiyam
[D] Dasakumarcharita

 

Correct Answer: B [Malvikagnimitram]

63.Which among the following is correct about Bhaddasala?

[A] He was a poet in the court of Chandragupta Maurya
[B] He was the general of the Nanda Army
[C] He was an ambassador of Ceylon King sent to Asoka’s court
[D] He was a playwright in the Gupta Era

 

Correct Answer: B [He was the general of the Nanda Army]

64.Which among the following is considered to be the official law book of the Guptas?

[A] Manusmriti
[B] Parashara Smriti
[C] Yajnavalkya Smriti
[D] Vyasa Smriti

 

Correct Answer: C [Yajnavalkya Smriti]

65.Which among the following emperors introduced the two laws of Vyavahar Samta and Danda Samata?

[A] Chandragupta Maurya
[B] Asoka
[C] Chandragupta Vikramaditya
[D] Samudragupta

 

Correct Answer: B [Asoka]

66.Which among the following dynasty was founded by Vindyashakti?

[A] Vakataka
[B] Satvahana
[C] Hoysala
[D] Kadamaba

 

Correct Answer: A [Vakataka]

67.Which among the following deals with the love story of a man called Charudatta and a nagarvadhu called “Vasanthasena”?

[A] Daskumarcharita
[B] Mrichhakatika
[C] Satakatraya
[D] None of them

 

Correct Answer: B [Mrichhakatika]

68.Which among the following correctly described the plot of the Indian Play Mudra Rakshasha?

[A] Conflicts between Demons (Rakshasha) and Gods (Deva)
[B] Romantic Love story of a demon and a princess
[C] Story of a young Arya Man and a Court Dancer
[D] Intrigues at the time of accession of Chandragupta Maurya

 

Correct Answer: D [Intrigues at the time of accession of Chandragupta Maurya]

69.Which of the following Indian playwright was imitated by Ceylon King Kumaradasa, the author of Janakiharana?

[A] Bharavi
[B] Kalidasa
[C] Bhatti
[D] Vagbhatta

 

Correct Answer: B [Kalidasa]

70.Which among the following Second Buddhist Council was held ?

[A] Satparni
[B] Vaishali
[C] Patliputra
[D] Kundal Vana

 

Correct Answer: B [Vaishali]

71.Which among the following was the earliest drama of Kalidasa?

[A] Vikramorvishiyam
[B] Malvikagnimitram
[C] Abhijnanshakuntalam
[D] Kumarasambhava

 

Correct Answer: B [Malvikagnimitram]

72.Which among the following is considered to be the official law book of the Guptas?

[A] Manusmriti
[B] Parashara Smriti
[C] Yajnavalkya Smriti
[D] Vyasa Smriti

 

Correct Answer: C [Yajnavalkya Smriti]

73.Which among the following is not considered to be a Noble Truth as per the Buddhist Traditions?

[A] Dukha
[B] Dukha Samudaya
[C] Dukha Bhanjana
[D] Dukha Nirodha gaminipatha

 

Correct Answer: C [Dukha Bhanjana]

74.The port of Tamralipti in the Gupta Era was located in which of the following parts of India?

[A] North India
[B] South India
[C] Western India
[D] Eastern India

 

Correct Answer: D [Eastern India]

75.Most of the Greeks, Kushanas & Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism. This was because of the fact that ____?

[A] Buddhism has risen and it eclipsed Hinduism
[B] A policy of war and violence was to be renounced before embracing Buddhism
[C] Hinduism was caste ridden and was not able to attract them
[D] It was easy to access to Indian society by embracing Buddhism

 

Correct Answer: D [It was easy to access to Indian society by embracing Buddhism]

76.What was the name of the silver coins issued by Guptas?

[A] Karshapana
[B] Rupaka
[C] Dinara
[D] Pana

 

Correct Answer: B [Rupaka]

77.Who among the following was known to have worked in Medicine?

[A] Saumilla
[B] Sudraka
[C] Shaunaka
[D] Susruta

 

Correct Answer: D [Susruta]

78.We find the coins of a very less known prince called Kacha. Kacha is considered to have been from which of the following dynasties?

[A] Vakataka
[B] Satavahna
[C] Gupta
[D] Kushans

 

Correct Answer: C [Gupta]

79.Which of the following Chinese pilgrim gives account of the First Gupta Ruler?

[A] Fa Hien
[B] Huen Tsang
[C] Itsing
[D] None of the above

 

Correct Answer: C [Itsing]

80.Who among the following was the Russia born Buddhist Monk in Tibet was a study partner and close associate of the 13th Dalai Lama?

[A] Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov
[B] Agvan Dorzhiev
[C] Anton Batagov
[D] Tingdzin Dokshit

 

Correct Answer: B [Agvan Dorzhiev]

81.Who among the following were also known as Tocharians?

[A] Kushanas
[B] Hunas
[C] Greeks
[D] Shakas

 

Correct Answer: A [Kushanas]

82.In Greek texts, who among the following has been mentioned as Amitrochates?

[A] Bimbisara
[B] Bindusara
[C] Kautilya
[D] Ashoka

 

Correct Answer: B [Bindusara]

83.“Niska ” was used as a medium of exchange, in which of the following periods?

[A] Vedic period
[B] Maurya Period
[C] Gupta Period
[D] Sangam Period

 

Correct Answer: A [Vedic period]

84.Pravarasena-I is said to have performed all the seven sacrifices, viz. Agnistoma , Aptoryama, Vajapeya, Jyotishtoma, Brihaspatisava, Sadyaska and Ashvamedha. From which of the following dynasties, Pravarsena-I belonged to?

[A] Abhira
[B] Kalachuri
[C] Vaktaka
[D] Maitraka

 

Correct Answer: C [Vaktaka]

85.In which of the following Buddhist councils, the Buddhism was divided into Sthaviravada and second Mahasamghikas?

[A] First Budhdist Council
[B] Second Budhdist Council
[C] Third Budhdist Council
[D] Fouth Budhdist Council

 

Correct Answer: B [Second Budhdist Council]

86.A village Porunthal came into the news as archeological excavations have established it one of the largest glass bead-manufacturing site in southern India dating back to 2nd century BC to 1st century AD. In which state  Porunthal is located?

[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Kerala
[D] Andhra Pradesh

 

Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]

87.The Palaeomagnetic results obtained from India indicated that in the past Indian Landmass Moved to _______?

[A] Southwards
[B] Northwards
[C] Westwards
[D] Southwards

 

Correct Answer: B [Northwards]

88.Which among the following river is most described in Rig-Veda?

[A] Sindhu
[B] Chenab
[C] Saraswati
[D] Ganga

 

Correct Answer: A [Sindhu]

89.Bring out the only incorrect statement:

[A] Lothal was a port city
[B] Shikaripura Ranganatha Rao discovered many harappan sites in India
[C] Yajurveda is a collection of sacrificial formulae
[D] Yajurveda mentions the battle of ten kings

 

Correct Answer: D [Yajurveda mentions the battle of ten kings]

Notes:

Battle of Ten Kings is mentioned in Rig-Veda

90.Bring out the only incorrect statement:

[A] Brihadrath was the last ruler of mauryan Dynasty
[B] Devabhuti was the last ruler of Sunga Dynasty
[C] Ajatashatru was the last ruler of Haranyaka Dynasty
[D] Dhana Nanda was the last ruler of Nanda Dynasty

 

Correct Answer: C [Ajatashatru was the last ruler of Haranyaka Dynasty]

91.Which among the following Buddhist Text is considered to have been recorded by Buddha himself?

[A] Dhammaghosa
[B] Buddhaghosa
[C] Dhammapada
[D] Abhidhamma

 

Correct Answer: C [Dhammapada]

92.Who among the following first postulated that ” All objects in the Physical Universe are reducible to a finite number of atoms”?

[A] Maharishi Kapil
[B] Maharishi Kanaad
[C] Maharish Vyas
[D] Maharishi Patanjali

 

Correct Answer: B [Maharishi Kanaad]

93.Which among the following site has given an evidence that the people of Indus Valley Civilization were aware of tides ?

[A] Suktagendor
[B] Surkotda
[C] Lothal
[D] Kalibangan

 

Correct Answer: C [Lothal]

94.Consider the following statements: 

1.   The central theme of Kathopnishad is immortality 

2.   The central theme of Mandukya Upnishad is Aum

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

 

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]

95.Consider the following statements: 

1.   Entire Smriti literature is Post Vedic Literature

2.   Entire Shruti Literature is Vedic Literature

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

 

Correct Answer: A [1 only]

96.Who among the following established Mewar Kingdom in Rajasthan ?

[A] Nagaditya
[B] Shiladitya
[C] Bappa Rawal
[D] Mahdenra II

 

Correct Answer: C [Bappa Rawal]

97.In which among the following , the first description about the Bhils , a tribe of Rajasthan was found?

[A] Vedas
[B] Brahmanas
[C] Mahabharata
[D] Puranas

 

Correct Answer: B [Brahmanas]

Notes:

In Aitareya Brahman

98.The Bijak Inscription is related to which among the following kings?

[A] Samudra Gupta
[B] Ashoka
[C] Pulkesin II
[D] Chandra Gupta

 

Correct Answer: B [Ashoka]

99.Which among the following sites has given the evidence of an earliest recorded “Earthquake”?

[A] Kalibangan
[B] Lothal
[C] Surkotda
[D] Harappa

 

Correct Answer: A [Kalibangan]

100.Consider the following statements: 

1.   Both Nalanda University and Vikramshila University Flourished during Pala Dynasty

2.   Both Nalanada University and Vikramshila University were destroyed by Khilji rulers

Which among the above statements hold correct?

[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

 

Correct Answer: A [1 only]

Notes:
Both Nalanada University and Vikramshila University were destroyed by Bhakthiyar Khilji in 1193 but he was not a ruler of Khilji clan. Khilji dynasty started from 1290. Bakhtiyar Khilji was a general of Mohd. Ghori.

101.Under which of the following trees, Buddha got enlightment?

[A] Ficus benghalensis
[B] Ficus religiosa
[C] Ficus microcarpa
[D] Ficus elastica

 

Correct Answer: B [Ficus religiosa]

Notes:

Ficus religiosa and it is the botanical name of peepal. Ficus benghalensis is Indian Banyan Tree, Ficus microcarpa is Chinese Fig, Ficus elastica is Indian Rubber Plant.

102.Which among the following best suits to Vajrasana?

[A] The place where Buddha got enlightment
[B] The Place where First Buddhist Council was held
[C] The capital of one of the clans of Athakula
[D] The site where a Mauryan Palace has been excavated

 

Correct Answer: A [The place where Buddha got enlightment]

103.Who among the following annexed Anga to Magadha?

[A] Chandragupta Maurya
[B] Bimbisara
[C] Ashoka
[D] Samudragupta

 

Correct Answer: B [Bimbisara]

104.The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha ________?

[A] Shortly after Budhha’s Death
[B] Shortly before Buddha’s Death
[C] A century After Buddha’s Death
[D] A century After Buddha’s Death

 

Correct Answer: A [Shortly after Budhha’s Death]

105.In which of the following modern area “Amri Culture” developed?

[A] North East States of India
[B] Sindh and Balochistan of Pakistan
[C] Eastern Iraq
[D] South India

 

Correct Answer: B [Sindh and Balochistan of Pakistan]

106.Who among the following was not among the 9 gems (Navratna) of the Vikramaditya’s court ?

[A] Vetalbhatt
[B] Amar Simha
[C] Kaalidasa
[D] Aryabhatta

 

Correct Answer: D [Aryabhatta]

Notes:

9 gems of Vikrama ditya : Dhanwanthari, Kshapanaka, Amarasimha, Shankhu, Khatakarpara, Kalidasa, Vetalbhatt, Vararuchi, and Varahamihira

107.A lion to the Huna Deer, A burning fever to the king of Sindhu, A troubler of the sleep of the Gurjara King, A bilious fever to that scent elephant, the lord of Gandhara, Destroyer of Skills of Latas, An axe to the Creeper, which is goddess to fortune of Malwa” Banabhatta has given these 6 attributes 
to _______?

[A] Rajyavardhana
[B] Harshavardhana
[C] Prabhakarvardhana
[D] Krishna

 

Correct Answer: C [Prabhakarvardhana]

108.who among the following had written “Rajavalipataka”?

[A] Kalhana
[B] Pandit Jonaraja
[C] Pandit Shrivara
[D] Pandit Prajabhatta

 

Correct Answer: D [Pandit Prajabhatta]

109.Bhagwati sutra is related to which of the following religions?

[A] Buddhism
[B] Jainism
[C] Hinduism
[D] Sikhism

 

Correct Answer: B [Jainism]

110.Which among the following Mahajanpada was located south most comparing to other Mahajanpadas?

[A] Magadha
[B] Avanati
[C] Assaka
[D] Kamboj

 

Correct Answer: C [Assaka]

111.Which of the following city was known as Avanti in ancient India?

[A] Varanasi
[B] Ujjain
[C] Patna
[D] Alwar

 

Correct Answer: B [Ujjain]

112.Ashtadhyayi, Mahabhasya & Nirkuta are related to which of the following? 

[A] Music
[B] Grammar
[C] Philosophy
[D] Music

 

Correct Answer: B [Grammar]

113.In context with Vedic culture, in which of the following categories will be kept Gopath?

[A] Upveda
[B] Brahman
[C] Aranyaka
[D] Upnishada

 

Correct Answer: B [Brahman]

114.Gathas are most sacred of the texts of which of the following faiths?

[A] Zoroastrianism
[B] Jainism
[C] Confucianism
[D] Buddhism

 

Correct Answer: A [Zoroastrianism]

115.Bring out the Incorrect statement:

[A] The officer responsible for the safe custody of land records during the Gupta period was known as Karanika
[B] Fa-Hien came to India during the reign of Chandragupta II
[C] Manusmriti was the first work to recognize the payment of officers by grants of land
[D] All are correct

 

Correct Answer: D [All are correct]

116.Who among the following erected Gangaikonda Cholapuram ?

[A] Rajraja Chola
[B] Rajendra Chola I
[C] Mahendravarman I
[D] Gonka I

 

Correct Answer: B [Rajendra Chola I]

117.Which of the following works credits ‘Pushyabhuti’ as the founder of the Vardhana dynasty ?

[A] Harshacharita
[B] Banskhera Inscription of Harsha
[C] Yuan-Chwang
[D] Kadambari

 

Correct Answer: A [Harshacharita]

118.Which Jain Tirthankar is considered as female by Shwetambar sect of the Jainism?

[A] 16th
[B] 18th
[C] 19th
[D] 20th

 

Correct Answer: C [19th]

Notes:

Name of Tirthankar Mallinath

119.Which of the following events happened in AD Era?

[A] First Buddhist Council
[B] Second Buddhist Council
[C] Coronation of Bidusara
[D] Beginning of Saka Era

 

Correct Answer: D [Beginning of Saka Era]

120.What is the meaning of a Prasati ?

[A] It was an inscription
[B] It was a copper Plate
[C] It was a Royal Charter on metal plate
[D] It was a Eulogy of a King

 

Correct Answer: D [It was a Eulogy of a King]

121.Who among the following has been mentioned as Maharajadhiraja and a Lion to the Huna Deer by Banabhatta?

[A] Harshavarshana
[B] Prabhakarvardhana
[C] Yashovardhana
[D] Grahavarman.

 

Correct Answer: B [Prabhakarvardhana]

122.At which of the following places Aphsad inscription has been found which gives account of later Guptas?

[A] Bhagalpur
[B] Gaya
[C] Bhubneshwar
[D] Alwar

 

Correct Answer: B [Gaya]

123.In which was the following texts of Kalidasa , Sati system has been mentioned?

[A] Raghuvamsa
[B] Kumārasambhava
[C] Ṛitusaṃhāra
[D] Meghadūta

 

Correct Answer: B [Kumārasambhava]

124.Which of the following Chinise rulers built the great wall of China?

[A] Pan Chao
[B] Pu Yi
[C] Wang Hsu Tsi
[D] Qin Shi Huangv

 

Correct Answer: D [Qin Shi Huangv]

125.How the hero of Malvikagnimitra of Kalidasa was related to Pushyamitra Sunga?

[A] His son
[B] His grandson
[C] His father
[D] His brother

 

Correct Answer: A [His son]

Notes:

Agnimitra was son of Pushyamitra sunga

126.What was the name of the judges and judicial officers in Satvahana Dynasty?

[A] Amatya
[B] Rajukas
[C] Bhoja
[D] Gamika

 

Correct Answer: B [Rajukas]

127.Who among the following was commander in chief of Brihadratha?

[A] Agnimitra
[B] Pushyamitra Sunga
[C] Vasumitra
[D] Muladeva

 

Correct Answer: B [Pushyamitra Sunga]

128.Which among the following was the most famous learning centre during maurya Period?

[A] Ujjain
[B] Taxila
[C] Nalanda
[D] Vikramsila

 

Correct Answer: A [Ujjain]

129.Who among the following rulers conquered the Anga Mahajanpada and merged it with Magadha ?

[A] Chandragupta Maurya
[B] Asoka
[C] Bimbisara
[D] Ajatshatru

 

Correct Answer: C [Bimbisara]

130.Nakulin or Lakulin is considered to be a founder of which of the following sects?

[A] Pashupat
[B] Saiva
[C] Kapalika
[D] Kalamukhas

 

Correct Answer: A [Pashupat]

131.Which among the following Brahaman gave an account of agricultural operations for a season?

[A] Aitreya
[B] Satpatha
[C] kaushitaki
[D] Panchvimsh

 

Correct Answer: B [Satpatha]

132.In Rigveda the rivers Ganga & Yamuna are mentioned as below

[A] Yamuna Once, Ganga Thrice
[B] Yamuna Thrice, Ganga Once
[C] Ganga Twice , Yamuna Once
[D] Yamuna Thrice, Ganga Twice

 

Correct Answer: B [Yamuna Thrice, Ganga Once]

133.Bhagwati Sutra gives the valuable information about the life of which of the following?

[A] Buddha
[B] Mahavira
[C] Ajatshatru
[D] Meander

 

Correct Answer: B [Mahavira]

134.Vajasneya belongs to the following Veda?

[A] Rigveda
[B] Sama Veda
[C] Yajurveda
[D] Atharvaveda

 

Correct Answer: C [Yajurveda]

135.What is the number of Richas in Rigveda?

[A] 1810
[B] 731
[C] 10580
[D] 5839

 

Correct Answer: C [10580]

136.Which among the following is not a Jain Text ?

[A] Acganarang Sutta
[B] Bhagwati Sutta
[C] Utar Puran
[D] Manjushri Moolkalpa

 

Correct Answer: D [Manjushri Moolkalpa]

Notes:

Manjushri Moolkalpa is a Buddhist Text

137.Which among the following Buddhist work is written in Sanskrit?

[A] Mahavamsha
[B] Deepavamsha
[C] Divyadan
[D] Milinda Panho

 

Correct Answer: C [Divyadan]

138.Which among the following work was originally called as Jaya Kavya?

[A] Ramayan
[B] Mahabharata
[C] Aitreya Brahaman
[D] Manu Smriti

 

Correct Answer: B [Mahabharata]

139.The name of the state Bihar comes from an old name which denotes which of the following?

[A] A Buddhist monastery
[B] A forest
[C] A Temple
[D] An ancient empire

 

Correct Answer: A [A Buddhist monastery]

140.During end of which of the following period the urban centers of Gangetic planes declined ?

[A] Maurya Period
[B] Gupta Period
[C] Mahjnapadas
[D] Magadh Empire

 

Correct Answer: B [Gupta Period]

141.Who among the following Buddhist Philosophers persuaded the Indo Greek King Meander to Accept Buddhism?

[A] Asanga
[B] Nagasena
[C] Dharmakirti
[D] Jambuka

 

Correct Answer: B [Nagasena]

142.What was the most prominent reason of arrival of Indo-Aryans from central Asia , possibly from the south of the Urals and East of Caspian Sea?

[A] They were in search of arable land
[B] They were of Nomadic Culture
[C] They were defeated by their Indo European neighbors
[D] They were aware of prosperity of India

 

Correct Answer: C [They were defeated by their Indo European neighbors]

143.Bring out the only wrong statement:

[A] Kalibangan were among the world’s earliest known ploughn fields.
[B] Mahavamsa describes the atrocities of Chola Rulers during conquest of Sri Lanka
[C] Agattiyam is a first grammar book of Sangam Age & first Tamil grammar book
[D] All are correct

 

Correct Answer: D [All are correct]

144.Which among the following correctly explains Bhikkhunī Pātimokkha of Buddhism?

[A] Buddhist monks under whose supervision Buddhist nuns were to live
[B] Special places which were used by Buddhist nuns for worship
[C] Special code of conduct for female Buddhist monks or Buddhist nuns
[D] Special book which narrates Jataka story of Buddha

 

Correct Answer: C [Special code of conduct for female Buddhist monks or Buddhist nuns]

145.Who among the following professed Suddhadvaita philosophy?

[A] Swami Krishnananda
[B] Ramanada
[C] Vallabha Acharya
[D] Guru Jambheshwar

 

Correct Answer: C [Vallabha Acharya]

146.The people from which of the following ancient places were called as Vrishnis?

[A] Mathura
[B] Dwarka
[C] Ayodhya
[D] Gandhar

 

Correct Answer: B [Dwarka]

147.The age of Guptas in the Indian History is described as Golden Age of Indian History. Which among the following options is not a valid reason behind this?

[A] The age is known for extensive achievements in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, religion and philosophy
[B] This age crystallized the common elements of Hindu Culture
[C] The age gave birth to eminent people like Kalidasa, Varahmihira, Vatsyana, Arya Bhatta, Vishnu sharma, Gautama, Patanjali etc.
[D] All are valid reasons

 

Correct Answer: D [All are valid reasons]

148.Which among the following is also called encyclopedia of Buddhism?

[A] Buddhacharita
[B] Mahavibhasa
[C] Milinda Panho
[D] Vinayapitaka

 

Correct Answer: B [Mahavibhasa]

149.Which among the following dynasty is credited for establishing peace in the country after the decline of maurya Empire?

[A] Pallavas
[B] Cholas
[C] Saatvahanas
[D] Vakatakas

 

Correct Answer: C [Saatvahanas]

150.Which among the following is not correctly matched ?

[A] Yogsutra – Patanjali
[B] Ashtadhyayi – Panini
[C] Bhashya- Shankara
[D] Hitopadesha- Vishnu Sharma

 

Correct Answer: D [Hitopadesha- Vishnu Sharma]

Notes:

Hitopdesha has been written by Narayan Pandit in about 1400 AD. under the patronage of King Dhawalchandra of Bengal

151.Who among the following wrote Priyadarshika?

[A] Prabhakarvardhana
[B] Banabhatta
[C] Harshavardhana
[D] Yashovardhana

 

Correct Answer: C [Harshavardhana]

152.Who among the following assumed the titles of sakayavanpallavanidusana (destroyer of saka, yavana and pallavas) and Trisamudrapittoyvahana (one whose horses had drunk waters from 3 oceans) ?

[A] Gautami Putra satkarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Rudra daman I
[D] Vijaya

 

Correct Answer: A [Gautami Putra satkarni]

153.Which among the following is not a correct pair?

[A] Ellora Caves – Rastrakuta Rulers
[B] Mahabalipuram – Pallava Rulers
[C] Khajuraho – Chandellas
[D] Elephanta Caves – Mauyra Era

 

Correct Answer: D [Elephanta Caves – Mauyra Era]

Notes:

Elephanta caves were built during the later Gupta Era

154.Four mattas in the four corners of India were founded by ___?

[A] Shankaracharya
[B] Ramanujacharya
[C] Bhaskaracharya
[D] Madhavacharya

 

Correct Answer: A [Shankaracharya]

155.Which among the following Kavya of Sanskrit, deal with court intrigues & access to power of Chandragupta Maurya?

[A] Mrichhakatika
[B] Ritusamhara
[C] Kumarasambhava
[D] Mudrarakshahsa

 

Correct Answer: D [Mudrarakshahsa]

156.On which of the following systems of Hindu Philosophy, Shankaracharya wrote commentary in 9th century AD?

[A] Sankhya
[B] Vaisheshika
[C] Yoga
[D] Uttarmimansa

 

Correct Answer: D [Uttarmimansa]

157.Which among the following sites of Indus Valley Civilization marks the “Absence of Mother goddess figurines” ?

[A] Lothal
[B] Kalibangan
[C] Rangpur
[D] Harappa

 

Correct Answer: C [Rangpur]

158.Allahabad Pillar Inscription gives a detailed account of the reign of which of the following?

[A] Kanishka
[B] Samudra gupta
[C] Kumaragupta
[D] Ashoka

 

Correct Answer: B [Samudra gupta]

Notes:

Samudragupta court poet and minister Harisena composed the Allahabad pillar Inscription or Prayag Prasasti. The Pillar was an Asokan Pillar erected by Asoka six century before him.

This Inscription is a eulogy of Samudragupta and mentions about the conquests of Samudragupta and boundaries of the Gupta Empire. As per this inscription, Samudragupta defeated 9 kings in North, 12 Kings in South, reduced all the Atavika states to vassalage.

159.Which among the following sites of Indus Valley era is considered as the oldest “Ploughed field” in the world?

[A] Harappa
[B] Kalibangan
[C] Lothal
[D] Rangpur

 

Correct Answer: B [Kalibangan]

160.Who among the following are not mentioned in Asokan Inscriptions?

[A] Cholas
[B] Satyaputras
[C] Cheras
[D] Pallavas

 

Correct Answer: D [Pallavas]

171.Which among the following statements is incorrect regarding Ajanta Caves?

[A] Paintings of Padmapani and Vajrapani have been found in Ajanta
[B] These caves are part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1983
[C] These paintings are Buddhist , Jain and Hinduism religious art
[D] They were rediscovered in 1819

 

Correct Answer: C [These paintings are Buddhist , Jain and Hinduism religious art]

Notes:

They only have Buddhist paintings

172.During whose reign Gandhāran style of art flourished?

[A] Guptas
[B] Hunas
[C] Satavahanas
[D] Kushans

 

Correct Answer: D [Kushans]

173.Which among the following kingdom in South India was known for an excellent Navy ?

[A] Pandyas
[B] Cholas
[C] Pallavas
[D] Chalukyas

 

Correct Answer: B [Cholas]

174.Fourth Buddhist Council was held at?

[A] Kapilvastu
[B] Kashmir
[C] Sarnath
[D] Bodhgaya

 

Correct Answer: B [Kashmir]

Notes:

First Rajgir, Second vaishali, Third patliputra

Fourth Buddhist Council is the name of two separate Buddhist council meetings first in Sri Lanka and another at Sarvastivada school, in Kashmir around the First Century AD.

175.During whose reign among the following the Mahayan emerged ?

[A] Ashoka
[B] Kanishka
[C] Bimbisara
[D] Harsha

 

Correct Answer: B [Kanishka]

Notes:

Kanishka regarded Mahayana as his state religion. The state religion of Kanishka determined preaching the divinity of Gautama Buddha

176.Hemis festival is dedicated to Lord Padmasambhava (Gur Rimpoche) venerated as the representative reincarnate of Buddha. In which part of India it is held every year?

[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Assam
[C] Ladakh
[D] Orissa

 

Correct Answer: C [Ladakh]

Notes:

The Hemis festival is dedicated to Lord Padmasambhava (Gur Rimpoche) venerated as the representative reincarnate of Buddha. He is believed to have been born on the 10th day of the fifth month of the Monkey year as predicted by the Shakia Muni Buddha

177.Which of the following dynasties was founded by Mayur Sarman?

[A] Gang
[B] Pallava
[C] Kadamba
[D] Chalukya

 

Correct Answer: C [Kadamba]

178.Who among the following granted permission to Buddhist King of Ceylon Meghavarman to build a Monastery at Bodh Gaya?

[A] Chandra gupta Virkramaditya
[B] Samudra Gupta
[C] Skand Gupta
[D] Kumara Gupta

 

Correct Answer: B [Samudra Gupta]

179.Who among the following erected a monastery stupa at Peshawar ?

[A] Asoka
[B] Kanishka
[C] Bimbisara
[D] Sri Gupta

 

Correct Answer: B [Kanishka]

180.The 13th Rock edict of Asoka which is longest among all the rock edicts describes which of the following?

[A] Policy of Dhamma
[B] Kalinga war
[C] Toleration among sects
[D] Purpose of rock edicts

 

Correct Answer: B [Kalinga war]

Notes:

13th Rock edict located in Orissa describes Kalinga war

181.Which pillar edict of Asoka is longest of all pillars?

[A] 2nd
[B] 5th
[C] 6th
[D] 7th

 

Correct Answer: D [7th]

Notes:

Seventh Pillar Edict mentions about Dhamma mahamattas

182.Which of the following religious text is written in the form of questions and answers?

[A] Vinaya Pitaka
[B] Sutta Pitaka
[C] Abhidhamma Pitaka
[D] Prakirnas

 

Correct Answer: C [Abhidhamma Pitaka]

183.In which of the following Buddhist Councils , the compilation of Dhamma Pitaka and Sutta Pitaka took Place?

[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 3rd
[D] 4th

 

Correct Answer: A [1st]

Notes:

First Buddhist Council in 483 at Satparni caves near Rajgriha

184.Who among the following belonged to Sakya clan of Kshatriyas?

[A] Gautam Buddha
[B] Mahavir jain
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Rishabhnath

 

Correct Answer: A [Gautam Buddha]

185.Which among the following is a ritualistic Veda?

[A] Rigveda
[B] Yajurveda
[C] Samaveda
[D] Atharvaveda

 

Correct Answer: B [Yajurveda]

186.Painted Grey ware” was used in which of the following era?

[A] Early Vedic Era
[B] Later Vedic Era
[C] Harappan Era
[D] None of the above

 

Correct Answer: B [Later Vedic Era]

187.Which among the following was referred to as Buvan Chakshu in Early vedic era?

[A] Earth
[B] Fire
[C] Water
[D] Moon

 

Correct Answer: B [Fire]

188.Which of the following two towns of Indus valley Civilization were located on the bank of Ghagghar River?

[A] Harappa & Rojari
[B] Harappa & Mohen jo Dero
[C] Kalibanga and Banwali
[D] Rangpur and Surkotda

 

Correct Answer: C [Kalibanga and Banwali]

189.Which of the following two towns of Indus valley Civilization were located on the bank of Ghagghar River?

[A] Harappa & Rojari
[B] Harappa & Mohen jo Dero
[C] Kalibanga and Banwali
[D] Rangpur and Surkotda

 

Correct Answer: C [Kalibanga and Banwali]

190.We have read that the writing in the Indus valley Civilization was Boustrophedon. This means that ______?

[A] It was written left to right
[B] It was written right to left
[C] It was written left to right and right to left in alternate lines
[D] It was written up to down

 

Correct Answer: C [It was written left to right and right to left in alternate lines]

191.At which of the following harappan sites, an Inkpot has been discovered

[A] Harappa
[B] Lothal
[C] Kalibangan
[D] Chanhudaro

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192.Kavi Vatsal was a title assumed by a king belonging to which of the following dynasties?

[A] Pushyabhuti
[B] Pallava
[C] Maurya
[D] Satavahana

 

Correct Answer: D [Satavahana]

Notes:

The name of the king is Hala who assumed the title of Kavivatsal

193.Which among the following is not correctly matched? (Maurya Kings and contemporary Travelers/ Ambassadors )

[A] Chandra Gupta Maurya – Megasthenes
[B] Bindusara – Deimakos
[C] Harshavardhana – Hiuen Tsang
[D] All are correct

 

Correct Answer: D [All are correct]

194.Which of the following was used in house making in Indus Valley Civilization?

[A] Stone
[B] Brics
[C] Wood
[D] Bamboo

 

Correct Answer: B [Brics]

195.Who was the founder of the Pala Dynasty of Bengal?

[A] Dharmapala
[B] Gopala
[C] Mahendrapala
[D] Mahipala

 

Correct Answer: B [Gopala]

196.Which of the following pala ruler founded the University of Vikramsila?

[A] Devapala,
[B] Mahipala I
[C] Dharamapala
[D] Gopala

 

Correct Answer: C [Dharamapala]

197.Which among the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? (Traveler – During reign of King)

[A] Megasthenes – Chandragupta Maurya
[B] Deimachos – Asoka
[C] Hsuan -Tsang – Harshavardhana
[D] Fa-Hien – Chandragupta II

 

Correct Answer: B [Deimachos – Asoka]

Notes:

Deimachos was a Greek ambassador who visited the court of Bindusara

198.Partha was the name of which of the following character in Mahabharta?

[A] Arjuna
[B] Bhima
[C] Krishna
[D] Yudhisthara

 

Correct Answer: A [Arjuna]

199.Saka Year is how many years behind the Christian Era?

[A] 50
[B] 75
[C] 78
[D] 100

 

Correct Answer: C [78]

200.Bagh caves near Gwalior represent the paintings of which of the following era?

[A] Maurya Era
[B] Gupta Era
[C] Kushana Era
[D] Rajput Era

 

Correct Answer: B [Gupta Era]