Ancient Indian History - Online Quiz



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Questions and Answers

Q 1 - The evidence of Indus Valley Civilization has found in

A - North India

B - North west India

C - North east India

D - South India

Answer : A

Explanation

The evidence of Indus Valley Civilization has found in the north to west India.

Q 2 - Who among the following is the court poet of Harshavardhana?

A - Banabhatta

B - Abul Bashar

C - Kabirdas

D - Nagabhatta

Answer : A

Explanation

Banabhatta had written poet and prose in Sanskrit.

Q 3 - In reference to the Vedic age, the term Maruts refers

A - Protector of cattle

B - God of storm

C - Goddess of eternity

D - Goddesses of dawn

Answer : B

Explanation

The term Maruts refers the god of storm.

Q 4 - Who has written the book Buddhacharita?

A - Asvaghosa

B - Dignaga

C - Nagarjuna

D - Nagasena

Answer : A

Explanation

Written in Sanskrit, Buddhacharita is an epic poem on the life of Gautama Buddha.

Q 5 - Who among the following first noticed the close affinities between Sanskrit and some European language?

A - Sir William Jones

B - Mark Bloch

C - Max Mueller

D - Filippo

Answer : D

Explanation

It was Filippo Sasetti who first discovered the close relationships between Sanskrit and the European languages.

Q 7 - In reference to Asoka inscriptions, nagalaviyohalaka mahamattas refer:

A - Military officials

B - City Mayor and other officials

C - Judicial officials

D - Trade and business officials

Answer : C

Explanation

Nagalaviyohalaka Mahamattas, during the Mauryan period, were the judicial officials under the general administration of the Nagarka.

Answer : D

Explanation

Ratnavali is written in Sanskrit language.

Q 9 - How many times the word Om mentioned in the Rig Veda?

A - 508

B - 808

C - 1028

D - 1800

Answer : C

Q 10 - Which one of the following was the first site?

A - Harappa

B - Mohenjo-Daro

C - Chanhudaro

D - Rangpur

Answer : A

Explanation

Harappa was the first site.

Answer : C

Explanation

During the Vedic period, the practice of giving the girl to a man with a dowry was known as Brahma.

Q 12 - Consider the following statements:

1. Samudragupta was the son of Chandragupta I and the Lichchhavi princess, Kumaradevi.

2. The major source of Samudragupta's history is the inscription engraved on the Agra pillar.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : A

Explanation

The major source of Samudragupta's history is the inscription engraved on the Allahabad pillar.

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

A - West Bengal

B - Uttar Pradesh

C - Punjab

D - Assam

Answer : B

Explanation

The capital of Vatsa was Kausambi.

Q 14 - In reference to Rig Veda, consider the following statements:

1. In Rig Veda, about 200 hymns are attributed to Agni.

2. Agni was intermediary between Gods and men.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Answer : D

Explanation

The seven major pillar edicts discuss about the appendixes of rock edicts.

Q 16 - Consider the following statements:

1. During the Gupta empire, the largest number of gold coins were issued.

2. The gold coins of Gupta empire were not as pure as of Kushanas.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Q 17 - The evidence of rice husk has been found at

A - Harappa

B - Mohenjo-Daro

C - Chanhudaro

D - Rangpur

Answer : D

Q 18 - In reference to Indian Philosophy, who is the founder of UttaraMimansa?

A - Kapial

B - Badarayana

C - Akshapada Gautama

D - Uluka Kanada

Answer : B

Explanation

The basic text of Uttara-Mimansa is Brahma Sutra/Vedant Sutra.

Q 19 - In reference to Tibetan Buddhism, the color black indicates

A - Purity

B - Death

C - Love

D - Knowledge

Answer : B

Q 20 - Consider the following statements:

1. Harshavardhana used to celebrate the religious festival at the end of every five years.

2. Harshavardhana used to celebrate the religious festival at the Confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

It is believed that it was the beginning of Kumbh mela.

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