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. The people from which of the following ancient places were called as Vrishnis?
[A] Mathura
[B] Dwarka
[C] Ayodhya
[D] Gandhar

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12. What is the vedic name of river Chenab?
[A] Bipasa
[B] Askini
[C] Satudri
[D] Chandni

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13. The forces of Alexander refused to cross which of the following rivers and returned back?
[A] Beas
[B] Chenab
[C] Ravi
[D] Satluj

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14. With reference to vedic literature, “Tat Tvam Asi” is one of the most interpreted mahavakya (great saying). Which among the following is source of this mahavakya?
[A] Aitareya Brahman
[B] Kalpasutra
[C] Brahadaranyaka
[D] Chandogya Upanishad

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15. At which of the following places the First Buddhist Council took place?
[A] Rajagriha
[B] Pataliputra
[C] Jalandhara
[D] Kashmir

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16. Why the Indus valley civilization is also known as the Harappa culture?
[A] The site of Harappa is six times larger than Mohenjo-Daro site
[B] The Indus valley civilization is considered the elementary/initial stage of the Vedic culture and Harappa is believed to be the same as Harappa mentioned in the Vedas
[C] Harappa was the first site to be excavated in the Indus valley
[D] The most important/significant evidence of the achievements of this civilization have been excavated from Harappa

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17. Vidhushaka, a common character in Sanskrit drama, belongs to which of the following categories?
[A] Brahmana
[B] Kshatriya
[C] Vaisya
[D] Shudra

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18. 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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19. The Badami rock inscription of Pulakesin I is dated in the Saka year 465. Which of the following year will be similar in Vikram Samvat?
[A] 601
[B] 300
[C] 330
[D] 407

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20. Consider the following persons who visited India:

  1. Fa-Hien
  2. I-Tsing
  3. Megasthenese
  4. Hieun-Tsang

What is the correct chronological sequence of their visits?

[A] Megasthenese, Fa-Hien, I-Tsing, Hieun-Tsang
[B] Megasthenese, Fa-Hien, Hieun-Tsang, I-Tsing
[C] Fa-Hien, Megasthenese, I-Tsing, Hieun-Tsang
[D] Fa-Hien, Megasthenese, Hieun-Tsang, I-Tsing

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