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 of Indus Valley Civilization marks the “Absence of Mother goddess figurines” ?
[A] Lothal
[B] Kalibangan
[C] Rangpur
[D] Harappa
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Correct Answer: C [Rangpur]
Notes:
No seal or image of mother goddess has been found at Rangpur.
12. Nakulin or Lakulin is considered to be a founder of which of the following sects?
[A] Pashupat
[B] Saiva
[C] Kapalika
[D] Kalamukhas
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Correct Answer: A [Pashupat]
Notes:
Pashupata sect to worships the god Shiva as the supreme deity. Acording to Mahabharat, Shiva indicated that he would enter a dead body and incarnate himself as Lakulin or Nakulin or Lakulisha. Inscriptions from the 10th and 13th centuries refer to a teacher named Lakulin, whose followers believed him to be an incarnation of Shiva.
13. In which of the following Buddhist councils, the Buddhism was divided into Sthaviravada and second Mahasamghikas?
[A] First Budhdist Council
[B] Second Budhdist Council
[C] Third Budhdist Council
[D] Fouth Budhdist Council
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Correct Answer: B [Second Budhdist Council]
Notes:
The Second Buddhist Council was held at Vaisali (or Vaishali), an ancient city in what is now the state of Bihar under the patronage of King Kalasoka while it was presided by Sabakami. Buddhism was divided into Sthaviravada and second Mahasamghikas.
14. Which among the following river is most described in Rig-Veda?
[A] Sindhu
[B] Chenab
[C] Saraswati
[D] Ganga
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Correct Answer: A [Sindhu]
Notes:
The Ganga,Yamuna,Sawaswati,Chenab are mentioned in the Rig Veda. Sindhu is not mentioned in the Rig Veda.
15. What is the vedic name of river Satluj?
[A] Satudri
[B] Askini
[C] Arjikya
[D] Vipasha
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Correct Answer: A [ Satudri ]
Notes:
River Satluj was called as ‘Satudri’ in Vedic period. Its sanskrit name is ‘Shatadru’
16. Who among the following Pallava ruler built the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram?
[A] Narsimhavarman II
[B] Nandivarman II
[C] Aparajita
[D] Mahendravarman I
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Correct Answer: A [Narsimhavarman II]
Notes:
The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram and Kailasanatha temple in Kanchipuram built by Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman II.
17. Which of the following rivers is not included in the list of Seven Rivers that graced and nourished the first Aryan settlement?
[A] Sutudri
[B] Parusni
[C] Asikni
[D] Charmanvati
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Correct Answer: D [Charmanvati]
Notes:
Charmanvati is the ancient name of Chambal. There is a verse in Nadistuti sukta of Rig-Veda, hymn of praise of rivers which mentions the following 10 rivers: Ganga, Yamuna, Sarasvati, Sutudri, Parusni, Asikni, Marudvrdha, Vitasta, Arjikiya, and Susoma. The Shutudri was Sutlej, Parushni was Ravi, Asikni was Chenab and Vitasta was Jhelum. The 5 rivers Sutudri, Parusni, Asikni, Vitasta, and Vipas all were tributaries of Sindhu River. Together with Sarasawti and Sindhu, these 5 rivers constituted the Sapta Sindhu
18. Near the banks of which one of the following rivers, the excavation in recent years has brought to light that Indus Valley Civilization percolated to far south?
[A] Mahanadi
[B] Cauvery
[C] Krishna
[D] Godavari
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna]
Notes:
Near the banks of Krishna one of the following rivers, the excavation in recent years has brought to light that Indus Valley Civilization percolated to far south.
19. The Buddhist sect Mahayana formally came into existence during the reign of which of the following emperors?
[A] Ajatashatru
[B] Ashoka
[C] Dharmapala
[D] Kanishka
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Correct Answer: D [Kanishka]
Notes:
Mahayana sect of Buddhism emerged during the reign of Kanishka. Asanga was the founder of Mahayan sect of Buddhism.
20. According to ancient Indian cosmogonic ideas which of the following is the sequential order of the cycle of four aeons (Yugas)?
[A] Dvapara, Krita, Treta and Kali
[B] Krita, Dvapara, Treta and Kali
[C] Krita, Treta, Dvapara and Kali
[D] Treta, Dvapara, Kali and Krita
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Correct Answer: C [Krita, Treta, Dvapara and Kali]
Notes:
A complete Yuga starts with the Satya Yuga, via Treta Yuga and Dvapara Yuga into a Kali Yuga.
