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. Which of the following Indian playwright was imitated by Ceylon King Kumaradasa, the author of Janakiharana?
[A] Bharavi
[B] Kalidasa
[C] Bhatti
[D] Vagbhatta

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12. The Hindu and Jain mythology refer to which among the following as the centre of the universe?
[A] Mount Kailas
[B] Ujjain
[C] Mount Meru
[D] Pushkar Lake

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13. Which river is mentioned as ‘Charmanyavati’ in Mahabharata?
[A] Chambal
[B] Shipra
[C] Narmada
[D] Tapti

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14. Giak and Kiari are Neolithic sites of:
[A] Jammu & Kashmir
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Ladakh
[D] Maharastra

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15. Most of the Indus terracotta figurines were:
[A] hand-modelled
[B] sculptured with a chisel
[C] made in single moulds
[D] cut with a saw

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16. Who among the following proposed ecological degradation was the main cause for the decline of Harappan culture?
[A] Max Muller
[B] George F Dales
[C] Alexander fleming
[D] NH Whales

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17. Which of the following was used in the manufacture of Harappan stone sculptures?
[A] Steatite
[B] Hard sandstone
[C] Soft limestone
[D] Gypsum

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18. Which of the following was known as Gomat?
[A] One who owned many cattle
[B] One who owned many fields
[C] One who owned many horses
[D] One who owned many houses

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19. Which of the following contains the Madhyandina and Kanva recensions?
[A] Shukla Yajur Veda
[B] Krishna Yajur Veda
[C] Black Yajur Veda
[D] None of the above

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20. The Digambaras  used which  of the following terms for the hagiographies?
[A] Purana
[B] Charita
[C] Agama
[D] None of the above

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