Ancient Indian History MCQs

Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on Ancient Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App

1. Which among the following is the most unique feature of Dholavira site of the Indus Valley Civilization?

[A] Its cities were horizontally divided in multiple parts
[B] Its cities were unevenly divided
[C] Its cities were divided into 3 parts
[D] None of these

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2. What symbol represents birth of Gautama Buddha?

[A] Bodh tree
[B] Lotus
[C] Horse
[D] Wheel

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3. One of the writers of the Dharmashashtra disapproved the practice of Sati declaring it as an act of suicide. Identify him from the given options:

[A] Angiras
[B] Medhatithi
[C] Usana
[D] Visnu

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4. During reign of Harsha, the Kannauj assembly was held to publicise the doctrines of which of the following sects?

[A] Mahayana
[B] Hinayana
[C] Theravada
[D] Svetambara

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5. Among all the pillar edicts of Ashoka, which one is the longest one?

[A] 7th pillar edict
[B] 6th pillar edict
[C] 5th pillar edict
[D] 3th pillar edict

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6. Which among the following are important functionaries of Early Vedic period?

[A] Purohita
[B] Senani
[C] Gramini
[D] All of the above

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7. Who was the first Satvahana King?

[A] Simuka
[B] Satkarni
[C] Vashisthaputra
[D] Gautamiputra

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8. Who among the following rulers of Gupta dynasty started Gupta Era?

[A] Vishnugupta
[B] Chandragupta I
[C] Skandgupta
[D] Samudragupta

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9. The ruler of Kushan dynasty, Kanishka was the follower of__?

[A] Jainism
[B] Hinayanism
[C] Hindusim
[D] Mahayanism

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10. Tat Tvam Asi, a sanskrit phrase, originally occurs in which of the following Upanishads?

[A] Mundaka Upanishad
[B] Chandogya Upanishad
[C] Brhadaranyaka Upanishad
[D] Mandukya Upanishad

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