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 was Queen Trishala?
[A] Mother of Mahavira
[B] Mother of Gautam Buddha
[C] Mother of Kanishka
[D] Mother of Ashoka

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12. Who was the last ruler of Chola dynasty?
[A] Adhirajendra
[B] Virarajendra
[C] Kulottunga II
[D] Parantaka I

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13. In which one of the following inscriptions is Ashoka mentioned by name? (UPSC Prelims 1990)
[A] Major Rock edict at Girnar
[B] Minor Rock inscription at Maski
[C] Bairat inscription
[D] Lamghan inscription

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14. Which of the following were used to decorate Harappan pottery?
[A] Human Figurines
[B] Figures of animals, birds, snakes and fish
[C] Geometrical patterns
[D] All the above

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15. At which Harappan city terracotta toy vehicles, having spoked wheels has discovered?
[A] Dholavira
[B] Harappa
[C] Kalibangan
[D] Mohenjodaro

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16. Which of the following are the recensions (Shakhas) of the Sama Veda?
1. Kauthuma
2. Jaiminiya (Talavakara)
3. Ranayaniya
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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17. At which age Mahavira renounced the world in search of truth?
[A] 25
[B] 30
[C] 32
[D] 35

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18. The first Jain council was held at which of the following places?
[A] Patliputra
[B] Vallabhi
[C] Ujjain
[D] Patliputra

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19. Lotus and Bull represents which of the following?
[A] Birth of Buddha
[B] Renunciation
[C] First Sermon
[D] Nirvana

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20. Which of the following has been a patron of Ajivika order?
[A] Prasenjit
[B] Chanakya
[C] Pushyamitra Shunga
[D] None of the above

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