Ancient Indian History Multiple Choice Quiz (MCQs)
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01 Buddhist Scripture:
- Which among the following Buddhist scripture deals with the teachings of Buddhism? [A] Abhidhamma Pitaka [B] Vinay Pitaka [C] Sutta Pitaka [D] Both B & C
Answer: The correct answer is [D] Both B & C.
02 Metronymics and Dynasties:
- Metronymics were borne by the later rulers of which among the following dynasties? [A] Maurya [B] Sunga [C] Kanva [D] Satavahana
Answer: Metronymics were borne by the later rulers of the [B] Sunga dynasty.
03 Greek Ruler and Chandragupta Maurya:
- Which Greek ruler sent Megathenes to the court of Chandragupta Maurya? [A] Seleucus Nicator [B] Antiochus [C] Ptolemy [D] Magas
Answer: The Greek ruler who sent Megathenes to the court of Chandragupta Maurya was [A] Seleucus Nicator.
04 Ashokan Inscriptions:
- Which Ashokan inscription elaborates the policy of Dhamma? [A] Major rock edict IX [B] Major rock edict XI [C] Major rock edict XII [D] Major rock edict X
Answer: The Ashokan inscription that elaborates the policy of Dhamma is [C] Major rock edict XII.
05 Ashoka Referring Himself:
- In which inscription does the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka refer to himself as Piyadassi laja Magadhe (Piyadassi, King of Magadha)? [A] Junagarh Inscription [B] Kandahar Inscription [C] Dipavamsa Inscription [D] Babhru Inscription
Answer: The inscription in which Ashoka refers to himself as Piyadassi laja Magadhe is [B] Kandahar Inscription.
06 Mauryan Administration:
- In the context of Mauryan administration, who was regarded as the 'Chief Treasury Officer'? [A] Samaharta [B] Paura [C] Sannidhata [D] Karmantika
Answer: In Mauryan administration, the 'Chief Treasury Officer' was [C] Sannidhata.
07 Founder of Yoga Philosophy:
- Who was the founder of Yoga philosophy? [A] Jaimini [B] Kapila [C] Akshapada Gautama [D] Patanjali
Answer: The founder of Yoga philosophy was [D] Patanjali.
08 Contemporary of Pushyamitra Sunga:
- Who among the following was a contemporary of Pushyamitra Sunga? [A] Patanjali [B] Kalidas [C] Heliodorus [D] Vasudeva
Answer: A contemporary of Pushyamitra Sunga was [C] Heliodorus.
09 Kushana King Kanishka-I:
- Which of the following was the main capital of Kushana king Kanishka-I? [A] Purushapura [B] Pataliputra [C] Taxila [D] Mathura
Answer: The main capital of Kushana king Kanishka-I was [A] Purushapura.
10 Book 'Sutrakritanga':
- The famous book 'Sutrakritanga' provides detailed information about the life of: [A] Mahavira [B] Gautama Buddha [C] Kapila [D] Basavanna
Answer: The book 'Sutrakritanga' provides detailed information about the life of [A] Mahavira.
- 11 Rig Veda Hymns:
- How many hymns does the Rig Veda consist of? [A] 1000 [B] 1024 [C] 1028 [D] 1030
Answer: The Rig Veda consists of [D] 1030 hymns.
- 12 Behistun Inscription:
- According to the Behistun Inscription of Achaemenid emperor Darius, who conquered the Gandhara Mahajanapada? [A] Indo-Greeks [B] Persians [C] Mauryans [D] Panchala
Answer: According to the Behistun Inscription, the Gandhara Mahajanapada was conquered by [B] Persians.
- 13 Transition to Urban Life:
- With reference to the 6th century BCE, which among the following sites gives an account of the transition from rural to urban life? [A] Atranjikhera [B] Taxila [C] Avantipura [D] Kosala
Answer: The site that gives an account of the transition from rural to urban life is [A] Atranjikhera.
- 14 Ekarat:
- Which of the following was known as "ekarat"? [A] Mahapadma Nanda [B] Dhanananda [C] Kautilya [D] None of the above
Answer: "Ekarat" refers to [A] Mahapadma Nanda.
- 15 Bindusara's Death:
- In which year did Mauryan King Bindusara die? [A] 265 BCE [B] 270 BCE [C] 273 BCE [D] 276 BCE
Answer: Mauryan King Bindusara died in the year [C] 273 BCE.
- 16 Rock Edict Bheri Ghosha:
- In which Rock Edict was Bheri Ghosha (war drum) replaced by Dhamma Ghosha? [A] Fourth Edict [B] Fifth Edict [C] Sixth Edict [D] Seventh Edict
Answer: Bheri Ghosha was replaced by Dhamma Ghosha in the [C] Sixth Edict.
- 17 Committee for Weights and Measures:
- Which committee kept a watch over weights and measures in Mauryan administration? [A] Trade, Commerce, and Market regulations [B] Manufacturing Articles [C] Industry [D] Vital Statistics
Answer: The committee overseeing weights and measures in Mauryan administration was [A] Trade, Commerce, and Market regulations.
- 18 Peasants' Tax in Mauryan Administration:
- How much tax was paid by the peasants in the Mauryan administration? [A] One-third of produce [B] One-fourth of produce [C] One-fifth of produce [D] One-sixth of produce
Answer: Peasants in the Mauryan administration paid [D] One-sixth of produce as tax.
- 19 Material Culture of Gangetic Basin:
- On which of the following was the new material culture of the Gangetic basin based? [A] Use of Iron [B] Use of Copper [C] Use of Tin [D] Use of Bronze
Answer: The new material culture of the Gangetic basin was based on the [A] Use of Iron.
- 20 Trade between India and Roman Empire:
- During which period did the trade between India and the Roman Empire emerge? [A] Mauryan Period [B] Post Mauryan period [C] Pre-Vedic period [D] Vedic period
Answer: The trade between India and the Roman Empire emerged during the [A] Mauryan Period.
- 21 Use of Elephants in Warfare:
- Which of the following was the first state to use elephants on a large scale against its neighbors? [A] Maurya [B] Magadha [C] Satavahanas [D] Kanvas
Answer: The first state to use elephants on a large scale against its neighbors was [A] Maurya.
- 22 Chandragupta and Jain Saint Bhadrabhau:
- Chandragupta accompanied the Jain saint Bhadrabhau to which of the following places? [A] Nalanda [B] Shravana Belagola [C] Taxila [D] Madurai
Answer: Chandragupta accompanied the Jain saint Bhadrabhau to [B] Shravana Belagola.
- 23 Head of Board of Infantry in Mauryan Administration:
- Who was the head of the board of infantry in Mauryan administration? [A] Padadhyaksha [B] Rathadhyaksha [C] Asvadhyaksha [D] Hastyadhyaksha
Answer: The head of the board of infantry in Mauryan administration was [A] Padadhyaksha.
- 24 Last Ruler of Shunga Dynasty:
- Who was the last ruler of the Shunga dynasty? [A] Agnimitra [B] Devabhuti [C] Brihadratha [D] Pushyamitra Shunga
Answer: The last ruler of the Shunga dynasty was [D] Pushyamitra Shunga.
- 25 Marriage with Daughter of Rudradaman I:
- Who married the daughter of Rudradaman I? [A] Gautamiputra Satkarni [B] Simuka [C] Vashishthiputra Pulumayi [D] Yajna Sri Satakarni
Answer: The one who married the daughter of Rudradaman I was [C] Vashishthiputra Pulumayi.
- 26 Export of Cotton:
- During which period was cotton exported to different countries? [A] Mauryans [B] Satavahanas [C] Kanvas [D] Shungas
Answer: Cotton was exported during the [B] Satavahanas period.
- 27 Nine Gems of Chandragupta II's Court:
- Which of the following are the nine gems of the court of Chandragupta II?
- Dhanvantri
- Kalidasa
- Ghatakarapara
- Varahamihira Select the correct option from the codes given below: [A] Only 1 & 2 [B] Only 2 & 3 [C] Only 1, 2 & 3 [D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer: The nine gems of Chandragupta II's court were [D] 1, 2, 3 & 4.
- 28 Mentions of Fifteen Types of Slaves:
- Which of the following mentions fifteen types of slaves? [A] Mrichakatika [B] Narada Smriti [C] Acharakkovai [D] Buddhacharita
Answer: The mention of fifteen types of slaves is found in [B] Narada Smriti.
- 29 Writer of Kavyadarshana and Dasakumaracharita:
- Who is the writer of Kavyadarshana and Dasakumaracharita? [A] Kalidasa [B] Vishakhadatta [C] Bharavi [D] Dandin
Answer: The writer of Kavyadarshana and Dasakumaracharita is [D] Dandin.
- 30 Discovery of Life-sized Bronze Image of Buddha:
- At which of the following places was a life-sized bronze image of the Buddha discovered? [A] Gwalior [B] Ujjain [C] Sultanganj [D] Topra
Answer: A life-sized bronze image of the Buddha was discovered at [C] Sultanganj.
- 31 Founder of Vakataka Nandivardhana Branch:
- Which of the following kings is the founder of the Vakataka Nandivardhana branch? [A] Pravarasena [B] Prithvisena [C] Vindhyashakti [D] Rudrasena I
Answer: The founder of the Vakataka Nandivardhana branch was [A] Pravarasena.
- 32 Largest Number of Vakataka Inscriptions:
- The largest number of Vakataka inscriptions belongs to which of the following kings? [A] Prabhavatigupta [B] Pravarasena II [C] Divakarasena [D] Damodarasena
Answer: The largest number of Vakataka inscriptions belongs to [A] Prabhavatigupta.
- 33 Appointment of Viradeva:
- Which of the following Pala rulers appointed Viradeva as the head of Nalanda Monastery? [A] Gopala [B] Ramapala [C] Devapala [D] Dharmapala
Answer: Viradeva was appointed as the head of Nalanda Monastery by [C] Devapala.
- 34 Author of Navasahasankacharita:
- Which of the following authors wrote Navasahasankacharita? [A] Padmagupta [B] Jinasena [C] Sanmitracharita [D] Abhinanda
Answer: The author of Navasahasankacharita was [C] Sanmitracharita.
- 35 Pastoral Local Tribe in Tondaimandalam:
- Which of the following tribes was a pastoral local tribe that established their authority in the land of creepers called Tondaimandalam? [A] Cholas [B] Cheras [C] Pallavas [D] Pandyas
Answer: The pastoral local tribe that established authority in Tondaimandalam was [C] Pallavas.
- 36 Successor of King Kadungon:
- Which of the following kings succeeded king Kadungon? [A] Arikesary Maravarman [B] Maravarman Avanisulamani [C] Koccadiyan Ranadhira [D] Maravarman Rajasimha I
Answer: The successor of king Kadungon was [B] Maravarman Avanisulamani.
- 37 Author of Silappadikaram:
- Which among the following wrote Silappadikaram? [A] Tolkappiyar [B] Ilango [C] Sattanar [D] Senguttuvan
Answer: Silappadikaram was written by [C] Sattanar.
- 38 Famous University in Post-Gupta Era:
- Which university was famously known in the post-Gupta Era? [A] Takshila [B] Vallabhi [C] Kanchi [D] Nalanda
Answer: The university famously known in the post-Gupta Era was [D] Nalanda.
- 39 Pallava King with the Title "Vatapikonda":
- Which Pallava Kings assumed the title of “Vatapikonda”? [A] Nandivarman [B] Mahendravarman I [C] Narsimhavarman I [D] Parameshwarvarman I
Answer: The Pallava king who assumed the title "Vatapikonda" was [C] Narsimhavarman I.
- 40 Last Buddhist Text in India:
- Which is known as the last Buddhist text produced in India? [A] Divya Vandana [B] Vajrachedika [C] Dohakosa [D] Vamsathapakasini
Answer: The last Buddhist text produced in India is known as [A] Divya Vandana.
- 41 Largest Harappan/Indus Valley Civilization Site:
- Which of the following is the largest Harappan/Indus Valley Civilization site? [A] Harappa [B] Mohen-jo Dero [C] Rakhigarhi [D] Mehrgarh
Answer: The largest Harappan/Indus Valley Civilization site is [C] Rakhigarhi.
- 42 Founder of the Satavahana Empire:
- Who was the founder of the Satavahana Empire? [A] Kanha [B] Gautamiputra [C] Simuka [D] Hala
Answer: The founder of the Satavahana Empire was [C] Simuka.
- 43 Current Location of Jorwe Culture Site:
- In which state is currently the Chalcolithic archaeological site Jorwe culture located? [A] Bihar [B] Assam [C] Gujarat [D] Maharashtra
Answer: The Chalcolithic archaeological site Jorwe culture is currently located in [D] Maharashtra.
- 44 Defeater of Seleucus Nicator:
- Who defeated Seleucus Nicator? [A] Brihadratha [B] Asoka [C] Chandragupta Maurya [D] Bindusara
Answer: Seleucus Nicator was defeated by [C] Chandragupta Maurya.
- 45 Mehrauli Pillar of Qutub Minar:
- What is the Mehrauli Pillar of Qutub Minar complex mainly known for? [A] Excellent quality steel [B] Statue of Buddha on top [C] Proverbial height [D] Skilful stone cutting
Answer: The Mehrauli Pillar of Qutub Minar complex is mainly known for [D] Skilful stone cutting.
- 46 Ruler of Magadha After the Mauryan Dynasty:
- Which king ruled Magadha after the Mauryan dynasty? [A] Haryanka dynasty [B] Nanda Dynasty [C] Shishunag dynasty [D] Shunga Dynasty
Answer: Magadha was ruled by the [D] Shunga Dynasty after the Mauryan dynasty.
- 47 Region Known as Kamarup:
- Which region is also known as Kamarup? [A] Bihar [B] Karnataka [C] Rajasthan [D] Assam
Answer: The region known as Kamarup is [D] Assam.
- 48 Non-Monarchical States in 6th-7th Century BC:
- Which was not a monarchical state that existed in the 6th-7th century BC? [A] Avanti [B] Vaishali [C] Magadha [D] Kosala
Answer: The non-monarchical state that did not exist in the 6th-7th century BC was [B] Vaishali.
- 49 Region Ruled by King Kharvela:
- Which region was ruled by the greatest king Kharvela? [A] Kannauj [B] Purushpur [C] Kalinga [D] Cholamandalam
Answer: The region ruled by the greatest king Kharvela was [C] Kalinga.
- 50 Kushana Ruler Patronizing Buddhism:
- Which ruler of Kushana patronized Buddhism? [A] Kanishka [B] Ashoka [C] Kautilya [D] Vikramaditya
Answer: The Kushana ruler who patronized Buddhism was [A] Kanishka.
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