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.

11. The Practice of Polyandry was common in which of the following in ancient India?
[A] Kushanas
[B] Hunas
[C] Shakas
[D] Greeks

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12. What was the name given to Ravi river by historians of Alexander?
[A] Hydasphus
[B] Hydraster
[C] Arjikiya
[D] Vipasha

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13. Which of the following was not one of the things Asoka did for his people during his rule?
[A] Make stone pillars across India
[B] Send missionaries to Sri Lanka
[C] Set up food banks in poor towns
[D] Plant banyan trees by the roads

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14. Which of the following is the most important cause for the decline of Buddhism after Ashoka? (UPSC Prelims General Studies 1980)
[A] Non-patronage by the kings
[B] Condemnation of animal sacrifices
[C] Growth of licentious practices in Buddhist centres
[D] Allegiance to the middle path

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15. Chanakya, was also known by which of the following names? (UPSC Prelims 1993)
[A] Bhattasvamin
[B] Rajasekhara
[C] Vishnugupta
[D] Visakhadatta

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16. Who among the following use the word ‘Hindu’ as reference to the people of Hind? (UPSC Prelims 1995)
[A] The Greeks
[B] The Romans
[C] The Chinese
[D] The Arabs

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17. What is the name of the process used in the manufacture of Harappan seals?
[A] Cutting
[B] Casting
[C] Pinching
[D] Moulding

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18. Which of the following was responsible for destruction of Kot Diji?
[A] fire
[B] floods
[C] earthquake
[D] All the above

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19. What is the meaning of ‘vis’?
[A] Clan
[B] Race
[C] Religion
[D] Ethnicity

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20. During the Later Vedic age collection of taxes and tributes was done by which of the following?
[A] Sangrihitri
[B] Senani
[C] Kulapati
[D] Grahpati

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