ANCIENT HISTORY TEST-WITH ANSWERS
1. Indus Valley Civilization was a
a) Bronze Age civilization
b) Iron Age
c) Silver Age
d) Gold Age
Correct Answer: a) Bronze Age civilization
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. Sutkejen Dor was discovered by
a) Sir Aural Stein
b) G.F Dales
c) W.A Farservice
d) S.R Roa
Correct Answer: a) Sir Aural Stein
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. Middle Town or Madhyamika – The place for the guest of the officials like high priests found at
a) Surkotada
b) Rupar
c) Dholavira
d) Chanhudaro
Correct Answer: C [ Dholavira ]
8. Kalibanga, the Indus site is found across
a) Indus
b) Ravi
c) Jhelum
d) Ghaggar
Correct Answer: D [ Ghaggar ]
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. Silver in Indus valley civilization was imported from
a) Afganistan & Iran
b) South India, Baluchistan & Arbia
c) Mysore in South India, Afganistan & Persia
d) All of these
Correct Answer: A [Afganistan & Iran]
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. Balakot site is found in
b) Fatehabad
d) Hisar District, Harayana
Correct Answer: C [Mansehra District]
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. Rangpur lies in
b) Ahmedabad District, Gujarat
Correct Answer: B [Ahmedabad District, Gujarat]
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. Lothal is found across river
a) Bhogwa
b) Mahar
c) Indus
d) Ghaggar
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
Answer: [D] Red sandstone
Notes: The Mathura school of art is developed under the Kushanas. The material used for the construction is Spotted Red Sandstone.
39.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
40.Gandhara School of art is related to which of the following dynasties?
[A] Shakas
[B] Kushanas
[C] Guptas
[D] Greeks
Correct Answer: B [Kushanas]
41.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.
42.Which among the following river is most described in Rig-Veda?
[A] Sindhu
[B] Chenab
[C] Saraswati
[D] Ganga
Correct Answer: A [Sindhu]
43.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,]
44.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]
45.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
46.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]
47. Who among the following succeeded Pushyamitra Shunga?
[A] Agnimitra
[B] Sujyestha
[C] Vajramitra
[D] Devbhuti
Correct Answer: A [Agnimitra]
48. 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]
49. In Greek texts, who among the following has been mentioned as Amitrochates?
[A] Bimbisara
[B] Bindusara
[C] Kautilya
[D] Asoka
Correct Answer: B [Bindusara]
50. 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]
51. 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]
52. 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]
53.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]
54. Which among the following was the capital of Vatsa Mahajanapada?
[A] Mathura
[B] Bairath
[C] Kausambi
[D] Kashi
Correct Answer: C [Kausambi]
55. 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
56.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]
57.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]
58.Which among the following dynasty was founded by Vindyashakti?
[A] Vakataka
[B] Satvahana
[C] Hoysala
[D] Kadamaba
Correct Answer: A [Vakataka]
59.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]
60.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]
61.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]
62.Which among the following Second Buddhist Council was held ?
[A] Satparni
[B] Vaishali
[C] Patliputra
[D] Kundal Vana
Correct Answer: B [Vaishali]
63.Which among the following was the earliest drama of Kalidasa?
[A] Vikramorvishiyam
[B] Malvikagnimitram
[C] Abhijnanshakuntalam
[D] Kumarasambhava
Correct Answer: B [Malvikagnimitram]
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.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]
66.What was the name of the silver coins issued by Guptas?
[A] Karshapana
[B] Rupaka
[C] Dinara
[D] Pana
Correct Answer: B [Rupaka]
67.Who among the following was known to have worked in Medicine?
[A] Saumilla
[B] Sudraka
[C] Shaunaka
[D] Susruta
Correct Answer: D [Susruta]
68.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]
69.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]
70. Who among the following were also known as Tocharians?
[A] Kushanas
[B] Hunas
[C] Greeks
[D] Shakas
Correct Answer: A [Kushanas]
71.“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]
72. 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]
73. Which among the following river is most described in Rig-Veda?
[A] Sindhu
[B] Chenab
[C] Saraswati
[D] Ganga
Correct Answer: A [Sindhu]
74. 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
75.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]
76.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]
77.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]
78.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]
79.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]
80.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]
81.Who among the following established Mewar Kingdom in Rajasthan ?
[A] Nagaditya
[B] Shiladitya
[C] Bappa Rawal
[D] Mahdenra II
Correct Answer: C [Bappa Rawal]
82.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]
83.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]
84. 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.
85.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.
86. 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]
87.Who among the following annexed Anga to Magadha?
[A] Chandragupta Maurya
[B] Bimbisara
[C] Ashoka
[D] Samudragupta
Correct Answer: B [Bimbisara]
88.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]
89.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]
90. 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
91.who among the following had written “Rajavalipataka”?
[A] Kalhana
[B] Pandit Jonaraja
[C] Pandit Shrivara
[D] Pandit Prajabhatta
Correct Answer: D [Pandit Prajabhatta]
92.Bhagwati sutra is related to which of the following religions?
[A] Buddhism
[B] Jainism
[C] Hinduism
[D] Sikhism
Correct Answer: B [Jainism]
93.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]
94. Which of the following city was known as Avanti in ancient India?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Ujjain
[C] Patna
[D] Alwar
Correct Answer: B [Ujjain]
95. Ashtadhyayi, Mahabhasya & Nirkuta are related to which of the following?
[A] Music
[B] Grammar
[C] Philosophy
[D] Music
Correct Answer: B [Grammar]
96. 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]
97.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]
98.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]
99.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]
100.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]
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