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. There is only one Rock Edict in which Asoka talks about taxation. Which among the following is that edict?
[A] Bhabru Inscription
[B] Nigalisagar Pillar Inscription
[C] Rummindei Pillar Inscription
[D] Barabar Cave Inscription

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12. Which of the following rulers were closely associated with Yuehzhi nomadic people?
[A] Shaka
[B] Kushana
[C] Pahalva
[D] None of them

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13. Which of the following periods marks the start of the worship of idols in India?
[A] Pre-Aryan period
[B] Gupta period
[C] Mauryan period
[D] Kushan period

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14. Which one of the following shows the earliest evidence of silver in India?
[A] Harappan culture
[B] Chalcolithic cultures of Western India
[C] Vedic texts
[D] Silver punch-marked coins

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15. Which one of the following ports handled the north Indian trade during the Gupta period?
[A] Tamralipti
[B] Broach
[C] Kalyan
[D] Cambray

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16. The area formed by Harappan culture represents:
[A] triangle area
[B] circular area
[C] zigzag formation
[D] square area

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17. Brahuis tribe are mostly found in:
[A] India
[B] Pakistan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Nepal

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18. In which Indus site we can find flooring paved with tiles and bearing typical intersecting design of circles?
[A] Mohenjodaro
[B] Banwali
[C] Lothal
[D] Kalibangan

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19. What was the unit of currency during the Rig Vedic Age?
[A] Tula
[B] Bali
[C] Niskha
[D] Rupiya

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20. Which of the following has been included by the UNESCO in the list of literature signifying World Human Heritage?
[A] Rig Veda
[B] Sama Veda
[C] Yajur Veda
[D] Atharva Veda

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