Ancient Indian History MCQs

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The Indo-Greek king, Milinda (or Menander I ) was converted to Buddhism by Nagasena, a Buddhist monk and philospher. Before becoming a Buddhist, Menander asked Nagasena many questions relating to Buddhism.These questions and Nagasena’s answers are recorded in a form of book known as ‘Milindapanho (or The Questions of Milinda).

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Bhadrabahu was a Jain monk who led the spread of Jainism in South India. He is known for guiding the migration of Jain monks to the south during a famine in North India. Sthalabahu was another Jain acharya but associated more with later periods. Ashoka was a Mauryan emperor known for spreading Buddhism. Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire and later became a Jain ascetic but did not lead the spread of Jainism in South India.

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The sermon Buddha gave to the five monks was his first sermon, called the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. The Seated Buddha from Gandhara is an early statue of the Buddha made in Gandhara, in modern Pakistan, in the 2nd or 3rd century The pose, which was to become one of a number of standard ones, shows Buddha as a teacher setting the wheel of Dharma in motion (Dharmachakra Mudra). Buddha did this following his enlightenment and after delivering his first sermon at the deer park at Sarnath near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

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As per the Sri Lankan chronicle Mahavamasa, Mauryan Emperor Ashoka was impressed by Nigrodha and was ultimately converted to Buddhism due to his impression only.

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Dholavira located at the Khadirbet in Bhachau Taluka of Kutch District, Gujarat. The archaeological finding at Dholavira are a) A unique water harnessing system and its storm water drainage system. B) A large well & a bath (giant water reservoirs). C) Only site to be divided into 3 parts. D) Largest Harappan inscription used for civic purpose. E) A stadium.

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Under Kalpa Sutras ,Shravta Sutras deal with the sacrifices,Grihya Sutras deal with the family ceremonies,Dharma Sutras deal with Varnas, Ashramas.

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Mathura Lion capital will be the correct answer.

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Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, was a Bronze Age civilization that thrived from approximately 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE, although its mature period is generally considered to be from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. The Indus Valley Civilization was primarily located in the western part of the Indian subcontinent, encompassing present-day Pakistan and northwest India. The major urban centers of the civilization included Harappa, Mohenjo-daro, Dholavira, and Lothal. The civilization is known for its well-planned cities, advanced drainage systems, sophisticated brickwork, and a script that has not yet been deciphered.

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Banabhatta’s Harshacharita describes fields irrigated with a ghati-yantra. This device lifted water using pots and supplied it to fields through channels.

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Bhogagamas were villages given by the Kings to his favorites in Pre Maurya Period particularly Purohitas (Priests) or some Setties (Big Merchants) for the purpose of Enjoyment.