Ancient Indian History Quiz MCQ – Set 2 :: Competitive Exams

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Q1.During whose reign Mahayana sect of Buddhism came into existence?

[A] Ashoka
[B] Kanishka
[C] Ajatsatru
[D] Nagarjuna

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Q2.Who was the founder of Sunga Dynasty?

[A] Pushyamitra
[B] Agnimitra
[C] Vasumitra
[D] Vajramitra

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Q3.Who among the following was the first famous and powerful king of Sen dynasty?

[A] Ballal Sen
[B] Vijay Sen
[C] Samanta Sen
[D] Vikram Sen

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Q4.The Boghazkoi inscription was discovered in __?

[A] India
[B] Iran
[C] Syria
[D] Turkey

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Q5.Begram in Afghanistan was a capital of which of the following kings?

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

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Q6.In which of the following cities of India is located world’s first complete granite temple?

[A] Varanasi
[B] Mathura
[C] Thanjaur
[D] Madurai

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Q7.Which of the following statements are correct about Harappan Civilization?

1.Harappans were involved in trade with Mesopotamia
2.Harappans did not use metallic coins
3.Harappans were the first to grow cotton.
Select the correct option from codes given below:

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

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Q8.Which among the following is / are the terms used for coins of the Gupta period?

1.Dinara
2.Dramma
3.Rupaka
4.Suvarna
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

[A] Only 4
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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Q9.Which of the following passes was used by Sakas to come to India?

[A] Bolan Pass
[B] Nathu La Pass
[C] Shipki La Pass
[D] Bara-lacha la Pass

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Q10.Which of the following rivers was known as “Drishdvati” in Vedic Era?

[A] Ravi
[B] Chenab
[C] Jhelum
[D] Ghagghar

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Q11.Which of the following terms with respect to Chola administration denote some kind of taxes?

1.Idaivari
2.Alugalsarakku
3.Angadipattam
4.Uppa-yam
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

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

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Q11.Consider the following Brahmanas with Vedas to which they are attached:

1.Satapatha Brahmana – Samaveda
2.Taittiriya Brahmana – Krishna Yajurveda
3.Gopatha Brahmana – Atharvaveda
Which of the above is/are correct?

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

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Q12.The cotton cloth worn by Indians had a brighter white colour than any cotton found elsewhere. This view was recorded by __?

[A] Alexander
[B] Megasthenes
[C] Nearchus
[D] Pliny

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Q13.The Sakas introduced Satrap system of government along with whom?

[A] Parthians
[B] Kushans
[C] Sungas
[D] Satavahanas

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Q14.The deity in most of the Chola temples was__?

[A] Vishnu
[B] Shiva
[C] Brahma
[D] Krishna

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Q15.Which among the following is / are works of Kalidasa?

[A] Raghuvamsha and kiratarjuniya
[B] Kumarasambhava and Raghuvamsha
[C] Malti madhava and Kumara Sambhav
[D] Malti madhav and Kumara Sambhav

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