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. Who among the following is ascribed for the work Mudrarakshaha?
[A] Kalidasa
[B] Vishakhadatta
[C] Kautilya
[D] Bhatrihari

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12. The meaning of Mohenjo dero is ‘mound of the dead’. The same meaning is expressed by which of the following names ?
[A] Harappa
[B] Lothal
[C] Amri
[D] Kalibangan

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13. During end of which of the following period the urban centers of Gangetic planes declined ?
[A] Maurya Period
[B] Gupta Period
[C] Mahjnapadas
[D] Magadh Empire

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14. “Niska ” was used as a medium of exchange, in which of the following periods?
[A] Vedic period
[B] Maurya Period
[C] Gupta Period
[D] Sangam Period

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15. During the early Vedic period, which of the following priests served as presiding priest during ritual sacrifices?
[A] Hotr
[B] adhvaryu
[C] Udgatr
[D] Brahmin

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16. Fire akin to water, has played a major role in Indus Valley Culture. From which among the following sites fire altars were uncovered as ritual installations involving probable religious activity related to fire?
[A] Surkotda
[B] Kalibangan
[C] Harappa
[D] Rakhigarhi

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17. Which of the following remains of the Gupta empire in the western Indian city of Ajanta most notable for?
[A] Cave Painting
[B] Buddhist Monastery
[C] Stone Carvings
[D] Large Temple

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18. Which of the following is found at Eran which is an example of Malwa Culture site?
[A] Horse burials
[B] Rampart along with a ditch
[C] Megaliths
[D] Microlith tools

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19. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Indus Valley Civilization?
[A] Their chief deities were Mother Goddess and Shiva
[B] They worshipped bulls
[C] They had all amenities of a developed city life
[D] They did not know of iron

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20. Which one of the following metals made its earliest appearance in India before any other place in the world?
[A] Copper
[B] Gold
[C] Tin
[D] Silver

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