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. Gopatha Brahman is a part of which of the following Vedas?
[A] Rigveda
[B] Yajurveda
[C] Samaveda
[D] Atharva veda

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12. Who was the founder of Parmaras dynasty?
[A] Vakpati Munj
[B] Padmagupta
[C] Bhoja
[D] Sindhuraj

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13. Archer type, King and queen type, Chhatra type and Horseman type were four types of Gold coins issued by _?
[A] Sri Gupta
[B] Chandragupta
[C] Samudragupta
[D] Skandagupta

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14. Copper Rhinoceros Sculpture was found at which of the following Indus Valley sites?
[A] Daimabad
[B] Kalibangan
[C] Lothal
[D] Mohenjo-daro

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15. Buddha preached in which of the following languages?
[A] Hindi
[B] Urdu
[C] Pali
[D] Hebrew

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16. Megasthenes was an ambassador for which of the following empires?
[A] Greek
[B] Egyptian
[C] Roman
[D] Ottoman

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17. Which one of the following conquered a number of sates in Sumatra, Java and Malaysia?
[A] Rajaraja I
[B] Rajendra Chola
[C] Pulakesin
[D] Mahipala II

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18. Who among the following noticed ruins of Harappa for the first time?
[A] Charles Mason
[B] Sahni
[C] M Wheeler
[D] MS Vats

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19. Indus site Surkotada is known for:
[A] massive fortification wall of semi-undressed stones was discovered
[B] Early stone tools were discovered
[C] Granary was discovered
[D] All the above

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20. Buddhism got divided into Mahayana and Hinayana under the patronage of which of the following kings?
[A] Ajatshatru
[B] Kanishka
[C] Kalasoka
[D] Ashoka

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