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 is Not Correctly matched? (Vedas & Brahman)
[A] kaushitaki – Rigveda
[B] Jaiminia – Samveda
[C] Gopatha – Yajurveda
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [Gopatha – Yajurveda]
Notes:
Gopatha Brahmana is the only Brahmana of Atharvaveda.
12. The 13th Rock edict of Asoka which is longest among all the rock edicts describes which of the following?
[A] Policy of Dhamma
[B] Kalinga war
[C] Toleration among sects
[D] Purpose of rock edicts
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Correct Answer: B [Kalinga war]
Notes:
The 13th rock edict talks about the conquest of Kalinga at the eastern coast of India by Ashoka (268-233) in the year 261 BC. It was an event of greatest historical importance for India and world history.
13. In which of the following modern area “Amri Culture” developed?
[A] North East States of India
[B] Sindh and Balochistan of Pakistan
[C] Eastern Iraq
[D] South India
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Correct Answer: B [Sindh and Balochistan of Pakistan]
Notes:
Amri culture refers to the Amri archaeological sites in Sindh and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan. It flourished in the 4th and 3rd millennia BC.
14. Which among the following is considered to be the official law book of the Guptas?
[A] Manusmriti
[B] Parashara Smriti
[C] Yajnavalkya Smriti
[D] Vyasa Smriti
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Correct Answer: C [Yajnavalkya Smriti]
Notes:
The Yajnavalkya Smriti is one of the Dharma-related texts of Hinduism composed in Sanskrit. It is dated to between the 3rd to 5th-century CE, and belongs to the Dharmasastras tradition. It was the official law book of the Guptas.
15. The ‘Saptanga Theory of State’ (Theory of Seven Limbs of the State) was propounded by :
[A] Kautilya in Arthashastra
[B] Manu in Manusmriti
[C] Kalhana in Rajatarangini
[D] Banabhatta in Harshacharita
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Correct Answer: A [Kautilya in Arthashastra]
Notes:
Saptanga theory of state was given by Kautilya in Arthashastra. According to it, the seven limbs of a state are King, Amatya (Bureaucrats) , Janapada (territory), Durga (Fort), Kosa (Treasure), Danda (coercive authority) and Mitra (ally).
16. Based on the model of Nalanda Mahavihara, which Pala emperor founded the Odantapura Mahavihara ?
[A] Gopala
[B] Devpala
[C] Dharmapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: A [Gopala]
Notes:
Odantapura Mahavihara, a Buddhist monastery, was founded by Pala Emperor Gopala in Magadha.
17. Who was the founder of Pallava dynasty ?
[A] Vishnuvardhan
[B] Simhavishnu
[C] Mahendravarman I
[D] Narsimhavarman
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Correct Answer: B [Simhavishnu]
Notes:
Pallava Dynasty was founded by Simhavishnu in 560 A.D.Their capital was at Kanchipuram.
18. What is Panduvaraguddum, that was in news recently?
[A] A sweet dish of Telangana which recently got a GI tag.
[B] A disputed village between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
[C] A a nesting zone of olive ridley turtles.
[D] It is a megalithic site in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.
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Correct Answer: D [It is a megalithic site in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh.]
Notes:
A reappraisal of a megalithic site of Panduvaraguddum has discovered 18 dolmenoid cists (burial places) surrounded by slab circles on a big granite hill in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh.
19. Which of the following facts about Chandragupta is true?
[A] He called his people children.
[B] He trained women to protect his palace.
[C] He converted to Buddhism and rejected war.
[D] He had stone pillars set up through India with Buddhist inscriptions on them.
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Correct Answer: B [He trained women to protect his palace.]
Notes:
Chandragupta was perhaps one of the most anxious emperors, and he particularly feared being killed. As well as training woman to be guards and putting them to protect the palace, he also had servants taste his food to protect him from poisoning and made secret palaces in the palace to protect him from being harmed if ever his palace was invaded.
20. Which king adopted titles such as Param Bhagaveta and Maharajadhiraja Sri Bhattaraka?
[A] Chandragupta II
[B] Asoka
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Samudragupta
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Correct Answer: A [Chandragupta II]
Notes:
Chandragupta II also adopted an important title, Vikramaditya. Maharajadhiraja meant king of kings.All these titles are symbol of his strength and courage.
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