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 granted permission to Buddhist King of Ceylon Meghavarman to build a Monastery at Bodh Gaya?
[A] Chandra gupta Virkramaditya
[B] Samudra Gupta
[C] Skand Gupta
[D] Kumara Gupta

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12. On which of the following systems of Hindu Philosophy, Shankaracharya wrote commentary in 9th century AD?
[A] Sankhya
[B] Vaisheshika
[C] Yoga
[D] Uttarmimansa

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13. Fire akin to water, has played a major role in Indus Valley Culture. From which among the following sites fire altars were uncovered as ritual installations involving probable religious activity related to fire?
[A] Surkotda
[B] Kalibangan
[C] Harappa
[D] Rakhigarhi

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14. Who among the following was called Lichchavi Dauhitra?
[A] Chandragupta
[B] Kumargupta
[C] Samudragupta
[D] None of the above

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15. Which of these important inventions was created by the Gupta civilization?
[A] Leather Belts
[B] Farm Tractor
[C] Newspaper
[D] ‘Arabic’ Numeral System

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16. Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Ashoka?
[A] Kalsi
[B] Rummindei
[C] Special Kalinga Edict
[D] Maski

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17. Utnur is an important Neolithic site located in which state?
[A] Telangana
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu

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18. Which of the following is associated with Megaliths?
[A] Painted Grey Ware
[B] Black-and-Red Ware
[C] Northern Black Polished Ware
[D] Black-and-Red Ware

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19. In which of the following Harappan site Double burial custom was followed?
[A] Mehargarh
[B] Banwali
[C] Kalibangan
[D] Lothal

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20. 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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