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 word coromandal cost has been derived from the kingdom of which of the following?
[A] Cheras
[B] Cholas
[C] Chalukyas
[D] Pandyas

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12. Who was the first to propose that all objects in the physical universe can be reduced to a finite number of atoms?
[A] Maharishi Kapil
[B] Maharishi Kanaad
[C] Maharishi Vyas
[D] Maharishi Patanjali

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13. Who among the following is wrote ‘Mattavilasa’? (UPSC Prelims 1989)
[A] Harsha
[B] Rajashekhara
[C] Somadeva
[D] Mahendravarman I

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14. Gupta architecture is represented by many brick temples and the temple of Bhitargaon is most notable for its well preserved and moulded bricks of excellent design, this temple has? (UPSC Prelims 1992)
[A] A tall Gopuram
[B] A Pyramidal roof
[C] An Apsidal plan
[D] Double basement

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15. Which of the following refers to ‘perfect knowledge’ in Jainism? (UPSC Prelims 1993)
[A] Jina
[B] ratna
[C] kaivalya
[D] nirvana

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16. 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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17. Which of the following were the earliest precursors of the Harappan seals?
[A] Terracotta seals found at Mehrgarh
[B] Clay tablets found at Kalibangan
[C] Copper tablets found at Kot Diji
[D] Stone seals found at Amri

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18. The area formed by Harappan culture represents:
[A] triangle area
[B] circular area
[C] zigzag formation
[D] square area

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19. In which of the following Harappan sites, Archaeologists has discovered oldest evidence of rice in India?
[A] Koldihwa
[B] Banwali
[C] Harappa
[D] Kalibangan

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20. Which of the following weapons were used by the people of Indus Valley civilization?
[A] Dagger and mace
[B] Bow and arrow
[C] Spear and axe
[D] All the above

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