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 among the following sites gives an evidence of maritime trade in harappan era?
[A] Mohen-jo dero
[B] Lothal
[C] Kalibangan
[D] Harappa

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12. Who among the following is compiled the work “Ravanavadham”?
[A] Bhatti
[B] Kalidasa
[C] Bhasa
[D] Banabhatta

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13. Who was the author of the epic poem “Ravanavadha” ?
[A] Kalidasa
[B] Bhartrihari
[C] Bhatti
[D] None of the above

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14. Which of the following era / communities represent Jorwe culture?
[A] Vedic Era
[B] Chalcolithic Era
[C] Palaeolithic Era
[D] Later vedic Era

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15. What is the number of Richas in Rigveda?
[A] 1810
[B] 731
[C] 10580
[D] 5839

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16. At which of the following places Aphsad inscription has been found which gives account of later Guptas?
[A] Bhagalpur
[B] Gaya
[C] Bhubneshwar
[D] Alwar

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17. In context with Vedic culture, in which of the following categories will be kept Gopath?
[A] Upveda
[B] Brahman
[C] Aranyaka
[D] Upnishada

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18. Who among the following annexed Anga to Magadha?
[A] Chandragupta Maurya
[B] Bimbisara
[C] Ashoka
[D] Samudragupta

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19. Who is the author of the ancient Sanskrit text Kavirahasya?
[A] Halayudha
[B] Trivikrama
[C] Mufija
[D] Nalachampu

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20. In the early Vedic age, Vishnu was one of the names of __?
[A] Surya
[B] Agni
[C] Dyaus
[D] Prajapati

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