Ancient Indian history MCQ's Questions
Question 1 |
Which of the following statements about Arthasastra is not true?
It prescribes the duty of a king | |
It describes the then economic life of the country | |
It lays down the principles of politics | |
It highlights the need for financial reforms |
Question 2 |
Who among the following was not among the 9 gems (Navratna) of the Vikramaditya's court?
Vetalbhatt | |
Amar Simha | |
Kaalidasa | |
Aryabhatta |
Question 3 |
Harsha was the last great royal patron of
Jainism | |
Buddhism | |
Shaivism | |
Bhagavatism |
Question 4 |
Who among the following are credited with having built the famous Ellora Caves?
The Cholas | |
The Satavahanas | |
The Rashtrakutas | |
The Cheras |
Question 5 |
Which among the following deals with the love story of a man called Charudatta and a nagarvadhu called ''Vasanthasena''?
Daskumarcharita | |
Mrichhakatika | |
Satakatraya | |
None of them |
Question 6 |
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?
Abhira | |
Kalachuri | |
Vaktaka | |
Maitraka |
Question 7 |
Ashtadhyayi, Mahabhasya & Nirkuta are related to which of the following?
Music | |
Grammar | |
Philosophy | |
Music |
Question 8 |
''Tamso Ma Jyotirgamaya'' '' Lead us from Darkness to Light'', this comes from which among the following Upanishadas?
Chandogya | |
Mandukya | |
Mukdaka | |
Brahadaranyaka |
Question 9 |
The Kushan rule was brought to an end by
The Nagas | |
The Britishers | |
Samudragupta | |
The Hindu Shahi Dynasty |
Question 10 |
Which of the following Indian playwright was imitated by Ceylon King Kumaradasa, the author of Janakiharana?
Bharavi | |
Kalidasa | |
Bhatti | |
Vagbhatta |
Question 11 |
The word 'Veda' has been derived from the root word 'Vid' Which means
Divinity | |
Sacredness | |
Doctrine | |
Knowledge |
Question 12 |
Which among the following was not affected by the invasion of the Persians on India?
Script in the North-West | |
Coinage | |
Court Ceremonies | |
Sculpture |
Question 13 |
The worship of idols started in India in the... period.
Pre-Aryan | |
Gupta | |
Maurya | |
Kushan |
Question 14 |
After the partition of India, the largest number of Harappan towns and settlements have been found In
Punjab | |
Haryana | |
Gujarat | |
Uttar Pradesh |
Question 15 |
Which of the following contains the famous Gayatrimantra?
Rigveda | |
Samaveda | |
Kathopanishad | |
Aitareya Brahmana |
Question 16 |
According to Ancient Indian legendary sources, Surabhi was a/an
wish-fulfilling tree | |
treasure in the form of a cow, churned from the cosmic ocean | |
medicine prepared by Dhanvantri | |
intoxicating drink consumed during religious ceremonies in ancient times |
Question 17 |
The mother of Vardhamana Mahavira was a
Lichavi Princess | |
Maurya Princess | |
Saka Princess | |
Not a member of the royal family |
Question 18 |
The Chola ruler who had subdued the Ganges and obtained the title 'Gangai Konda Cholan' was
Rajaraja Chola | |
Rajendra Chola I | |
Rajadhiraja Chola | |
Kulattunga |
Question 19 |
Which of the following Chinise rulers built the great wall of China?
Pan Chao | |
Pu Yi | |
Wang Hsu Tsi | |
Qin Shi Huangv |
Question 20 |
Of the following Kushan Kings who assumed the title "the Lord of the Whole World"?
Kadphises I | |
Kadphises II | |
Kanishka | |
Huvishka |
There are 20 questions to complete.