Ancient Indian History Quiz Multiple Choice Questions (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

11. Arrange the following realms in ascending order as per Buddhism:
1) Buddha
2) Pratyeka buddha
3) Bodhisattva
4) Human beings
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] 1, 2, 3, 4
[B] 1, 4, 3, 2
[C] 2,1, 4, 3
[D] 1, 3, 2, 4

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12. The standing statue of Gautam Buddha was built in which period?

[A] Kushana period
[B] Gupta period
[C] Mauryan period
[D] Mughal period

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13. Buddha took his last meal in the capital city of which of the following mahajanapada?

[A] Mallas
[B] Vajji
[C] Cheti
[D] Vatsa

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14. With reference to the 6th century BCE, which among the following site gives an account of the transition from rural to urban life?

[A] Atranjikhera
[B] Taxila
[C] Avantipura
[D] Kosala

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15. Which of the following founded the new Magadh capital at Patliputra?

[A] Bimbisara
[B] Ajatashatru
[C] Udayin
[D] Shishunaga

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16. Alexander invaded India in which year?

[A] 324 BCE
[B] 348 BCE
[C] 326 BCE
[D] 325 BCE

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17. Which of the following is referred to as Chandragupta Vikramaditya?

[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Samudragupta
[D] Skandagupta

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18. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to currency during Gupta period?
1. The gold coins of each successive Gupta ruler, after Chandragupta II, contain less gold and more alloy.
2. They issued a large number of silver coins called rupyakas.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

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19. Which of the following is correct with respect to gold coins issued by Gupta empire?
1. They were useful only for big transactions.
2. Chandragupta-Kumaradevi type of gold coins were the earliest gold coins of the dynasty.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2

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20. Which of the following was the founder of the Vatsagulma line of the Vakatakas?

[A] Rudrasena I
[B] Pravarasena II
[C] Sarvasena
[D] Vindhyashakti II

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