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. Who among the following were known as Tocharians?
[A] Kushans
[B] Shakas
[C] Hunas
[D] Kalabhras
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Correct Answer: A [Kushans]
Notes:
Kushans are also known as Yuechis or Tocharians.
12. Who among the following is famous for saving the empire from the Huna tribe, which had overran Asia and Europe?
[A] Samudra Gupta
[B] Chandra Gupta II
[C] Skandagupta
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Skandagupta]
Notes:
Skandagupta was a Gupta Emperor of northern India. His Bhitari pillar inscription suggests that he restored the Gupta power by defeating his enemies, who may have been rebels or foreign invaders.He saved empire from Huna tribe. He also repulsed an invasion by the Indo-Hephthalites, probably the Kidarites.
13. Rigveda Samhita denotes one-fourth of its hymns to:
[A] Rudra
[B] Marut
[C] Agni
[D] Indra
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Correct Answer: D [Indra]
Notes:
The Goddess or the Mother , The Sun ( Surya), the rain God (Varuna), the King of Gods with his thunderbolt ( Indra), Fire God ( Agni) were the main Gods for Indus Valley Civilization.
14. The harappans used intaglio seals, made mostly of carved and fired steatite :
[A] As an export commodity.
[B] As a medium of exchange in place of coins.
[C] As amulets and charms to ward off evil spirits.
[D] For marking their goods and property.
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Correct Answer: D [For marking their goods and property.]
Notes:
The seals of the ancient Harappan’s were probably used in much the same way they are today, to sign letters or for commercial transactions. The Harappan seals were used for marking goods and bales of merchandise. (Hence Option d. is correct)
15. Mahanataka Sushanidhi was composed by which Sangam dynasty ruler?
[A] Harihara I
[B] Bukka
[C] Krishna Deva Raya
[D] Devaraya II
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Correct Answer: D [Devaraya II]
Notes:
Mahanataka Sushanidhi and a commentary on the Brahma Sutras of Badarayana was composed by Sangam dynasty emperor Devaraya II. His both the works are in Sanskrit language.
16. Which of the following terms is not associated with a tool tradition of ancient India / World?
[A] Mousterian
[B] Acheulean
[C] Oldowan
[D] Grotian
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Correct Answer: D [Grotian ]
Notes:
The Mousterian refers to a techno-complex (archaeological industry) of flint lithic tools associated primarily with Neanderthals. Acheulean refers to the ancient industry of stone tool manufacture characterized by distinctive oval and pear-shaped “hand-axes” associated with Homo erectus and related species. Oldowan is the oldest-known stone tool industry and dates back as far as 2.5 million years ago. The term Grotian is related to international law and does not related to ancient stone tool industries.
17. Which of the following serve as first evidence that Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini?
[A] Records of Fa Hien
[B] Records of Huen Tsang
[C] Pillar of Asoka
[D] Writings of Ashwaghoasha
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Correct Answer: C [Pillar of Asoka]
Notes:
Nigrodharama, a Buddhist Monastery close to Kapilavastu, where Buddha used to live when visiting Kapilavastu. The main evidence that Buddha was born in Lumbini,Nepal is the Ashoka Pillar which is still at Lumbini. Every year number of tourist visit the birth place of Gautam Buddha i.e. Kapilvastu District, Nepal.
18. Which of the following remains of the Gupta empire is the western Indian city of Ajanta most notable for?
[A] Stone Carvings
[B] Buddhist Monastery
[C] Large Temple
[D] Cave Painting
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Correct Answer: D [Cave Painting]
Notes:
In the caverns of Ajanta, India, one can see the many cave paintings that were left on the walls of cave temples. The Buddhists who had their temples their painting mural of Buddhist stories and legends and also of scenes of Gupta India.
19. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
[A] Chandragupta Vikramaditya killed the Saka
[B] Samudragupta is known as Indian Napolean
[C] Skandagupta defeated Huns
[D] Kumaragupta restored the embankment of Sundarsana Lake
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Correct Answer: D [Kumaragupta restored the embankment of Sundarsana Lake]
Notes:
Sudarshan Lake was dug by Tishap. He was the great patron of the emperor Ashoka, restored this lake and strengthened it. In later times Skandagupta spent a lot of money generously and constructed a dam on this lake.
20. Who among the following wrote “The Arctic Home of the Vedas”?
[A] Minoo Masani
[B] Acharya Vinoba Bhave
[C] S. Radhakrishnan
[D] Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Correct Answer: D [Bal Gangadhar Tilak]
Notes:
The Arctic Home in the Vedas is a 1903 book on the origin of Aryanic People by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a mathematician turned astronomer, historian, journalist, philosopher and political leader of India.
