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. Yavanpriya in ancient Hindu Texts refers to which among the following?
[A] Peppar
[B] Clove
[C] Silk
[D] Muslin

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12. In which of the following modern State, most of the 24 Tirthankar of Jainism attained nirvana?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Odisha

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13. What was the meaning of Visthi in the Gupta Era?
[A] Religious Functionaries
[B] Forced Labor
[C] Prostitutes
[D] Police

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14. The famous Konark Sun temple was built by whom?
[A] Narshimhadeva I
[B] Angabhima deva I
[C] Konkanivarman
[D] Narsimhavarman II

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15. Sitabena and Jogimara, which are known to be among world’s oldest surviving theatres, are located in which state?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Bihar
[D] Jharkhand

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16. Which of the following ancient ruler is credited with shifting the capital from Rajgir to Pataliputra?
[A] Dhana Nanda
[B] Ajatashatru
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Kakavarin

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17. Which of the following was not known to Indus Valley people?
[A] Silver
[B] Copper
[C] Iron
[D] Bronze

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18. Which one of the following archaeologists initially discovered the Mohenjo-Daro site of the Indus valley civilization?
[A] Sujohu Marshall
[B] Daya Ram Sahni
[C] Rakhal Das Banerji
[D] Sir Mortimer Wheeler

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19. Which one was the major towns in the Satavahana kingdom?
[A] Arikkamedu
[B] Pratishthana
[C] Korkkai
[D] Maski

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20. In Harppan civilization English Bond method refers to:
[A] Bonding system for bricks
[B] Manufacturing of seals
[C] Burial construction
[D] All the above

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