Quiz 168 : Indian History for Civil Services Examinations

1.In ancient India, which dynasty issued the largest number of Gold coins?
(A)Gupta
(B)Maurya
(C)Chola

2.Aihole is called the cradle of Indian temple architecture. Which among the following dynasty is related to the construction of magnificent temples in Aihole?
(A)Chalukya
(B)Chola
(C)Chera

3.Who among the following has been described by Banabhatta as "a lion to the Huna deer'?
(A)Harshavardhana
(B)Prabhakarvardhana
(C)Grahavarmana

4.Which among the following place is related to coronation of Chola Kings?
(A)Tanjaur
(B)Vellur
(C)Chidambaram

5.The capital of Chola empire was Thanjavur (Tanjore), where Brihadeshwara temple was constructed by ___________?
(A)Rajednra Chola I
(B)Rajraja Chola I
(C)Krishnan Raman

6.Who among the following is said to have crossed the Vindhyas in the later Vedic age and aryanise the south ?
(A)Parashara
(B)Agastya
(C)Jamadagni

7.Which among the following is the most important work of Tamil Literature of Sangam Period (sometimes also referred as Bible of the Tamil land)?
(A)Thirukkural
(B)Purananuru
(C)Malaipatukatam

8.Who among the following is compiled the work " Ravanavadham"?
(A)Bhatti
(B)Kalidasa
(C)Bhasa

9.Dwarasamudra was the capital of which of the following dynasties?
(A)Hoysala
(B)Satavahana
(C)Pandyas

10.Which among the following have been proved to be the best source of info regarding ancient India?
(A)Religious Literature
(B)Inscriptions
(C)Monuments

11.which among the following Brahman provides details of cultivation process?
(A)Aitarey
(B)kaushitaki
(C)satpatha

12.Which among the following was the most important grain grown in the vedic Age?
(A)Wheat
(B)Barley
(C)Rice

13.In Vedic age which among the following grains was referred as vrihi?
(A)Barley
(B)Wheat
(C)Rice

14." Karmara" in the vedic age was referred to the people occupied with the profession of ______?
(A)Blacksmith
(B)Potter
(C)Ratha (Chariot ) Makers

15.Brahma Sutra of Badrayan are the logical point of starting of which of the following philosophies?
(A)Vaisheshika
(B)Nyaya
(C)Vedanta

16.Gopatha Brahman is a part of which of the following Vedas?
(A)Rig-Veda
(B)Atharvaveda
(C)Yajurveda

17.Which among the following Vedanga is related to etymology ?
(A)Kalpa
(B)Nirukta
(C)Chhandas

18.Who among the following was the propounder of Gandharvaveda?
(A)Brahma
(B)Narada
(C)Vishvakarma

19.Which among the following philosophy deals with Logic?
(A)Yoga
(B)Samkhya
(C)Nyaya

20.Which river was called Vipasa in Vedic India?
(A)Vyas
(B)Jhelum
(C)Swat