Ancient Indian History - Online Quiz


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Questions and Answers

Q 1 - ………………. Never patronized Jainism.

A - Western Gangas

B - Cholas

C - Kadambas

D - Rashtrakutas

Answer : A

Explanation

Most likely Western Gangas never patronized Jainism.

Q 2 - Who among the following was not a Chalukya king?

A - Pulakesin I

B - Vinayaditya

C - Vikramaditya

D - Nagabhatta I

Answer : D

Explanation

Nagabhatta I was a Pratihara king.

Q 3 - Which one of the following Brahmanans describes about the eastern and western seas?

A - Aitareya Brahmana

B - Satapatha Brahmana

C - Gopatha Brahmana

D - Jayminiya Brahmana

Answer : B

Explanation

Satapatha Brahmana describes about the eastern and western seas.

Q 4 - Which among the following puranas has the maximum number of verses?

A - Skanda

B - Shiva

C - Varaha

D - Padma

Answer : A

Explanation

The Skanda purana has about 81,100 verses.

Q 5 - The term Dasyus is related to

A - Aborigines

B - Harappans

C - Aryans

D - Indo-Europeans

Answer : A

Explanation

Dasyu is a Sanskrit word, which means servant or enemy. Actually, Dasyus were the original inhabitants.

Q 6 - The history of Suryavansi (Solar dynasty) and Chandravansi (Lunar dynasty) is found in ……

A - Veda

B - Smritis

C - Epics

D - Puranas

Answer : D

Q 7 - In reference to ancient India, which among the following rulers, was also known by the name ‘Piyadasi?’

A - Bindusar

B - Chandragupta

C - Asoka

D - Ajatasatru

Answer : C

Explanation

Piyadasi was the nickname of Asoka, which meaning is the beloved of the Gods and who regards everyone kindly.

Q 8 - In reference to Buddha, Kshitigriha refers …

A - Buddha of heaven

B - Kind-hearted

C - Guardian of purgatories

D - The future of Buddha

Answer : C

Q 9 - Which among the following Rock Edicts of Asoka has the largest inscription?

A - Rock Edict X

B - Rock Edict XI

C - Rock Edict XII

D - Rock Edict XIII

Answer : D

Explanation

Rock Edict XIII is the largest inscription from the edict and king considered the victory of ‘Dhamma’ to be the foremost victory.

Q 10 - The most beautiful brick-work of the Indus civilization was found in …

A - Houses

B - Street

C - Religious places

D - Great bath

Answer : D

Explanation

The great bath was one of the classic and phenomenal structures of Indus civilization.

Q 11 - In reference to the Vedic period, the term ‘Kulala’ refers …

A - Medicine man

B - Chariot maker

C - Potter

D - Arrow maker

Answer : C

Explanation

During the Vedic period, Kulala term typically used for the potter.

Answer : B

Explanation

Malavars were also traders.

Q 13 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Kashi was geographically located in …

A - Odisha

B - Uttar Pradesh

C - Madhya Pradesh

D - West Bengal

Answer : B

Explanation

Kashi was located around the present Varanasi city.

Q 14 - Who has excavated the site Chanhudaro?

A - R. D. Banerjee

B - Daya Ram Sahini

C - Prof. Majumdar

D - A. Ghose

Answer : C

Explanation

The site of Chanhudaro was first excavated by N. G. Majumdar in 1931.

Answer : C

Explanation

Nagars guarded the city walls and remote fortresses.

Answer : D

Q 17 - In reference to Sangam Period Revenue Administration System, Karai refers …

A - Land Tax

B - Tribute paid by feudatories and also the booty collected in wars

C - Custom duties

D - Forced gift (additional demand)

Answer : A

Q 18 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Matsya was geographically located in …

A - Rajasthan

B - Uttar Pradesh

C - Madhya Pradesh

D - West Bengal

Answer : B

Explanation

The capital of Malla was Viratanagara.

Q 19 - Who among the following founded the monastery of Nalanda?

A - Skandgupta

B - Samudragupta

C - Kumaragupta I

D - Chandragupta I

Answer : C

Explanation

In later period, the Nalanda monastery became a big center of learning.

Q 20 - Which among the following Rock Edicts of Asoka describes Asoka’s first Dhamma Yatra?

A - Rock Edict V

B - Rock Edict VI

C - Rock Edict VII

D - Rock Edict VIII

Answer : D

Explanation

Rock Edict VIII describes Asoka’s first Dhamma Yatra to Bodhgaya and Bodhi Tree.

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