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 compiled the work “Ravanavadham”?
[A] Bhatti
[B] Kalidasa
[C] Bhasa
[D] Banabhatta
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Correct Answer: A [Bhatti]
Notes:
Bhatti compiled the work “Ravanavadham”. It is the most influential version of Ramayanam.
12. After death of Bindusara, who among the following is considered to help Asoka to capture the throne?
[A] Vishnugupta
[B] Radhagupta
[C] Tishya
[D] Bairam khan
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Correct Answer: B [Radhagupta]
Notes:
Radhagupta was an important character in the life of the greatest king Ashoka. Radhagupta was a son of prime minister. He later became a minster in the Mauryan empire. Radhagupta gave elephant as a gift when Ashoka proceed to golden palace. He helped Ashoka after the death of Bindusara.
13. Which Buddhist council was held during the reign of Kanishka?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 3rd
[D] 4th
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Correct Answer: D [4th]
Notes:
The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kundalvana, Kashmir in 72 AD under the patronage of Kushan king Kanishka and the president of this council was Vasumitra, with Aśvaghosa as his deputy. This council distinctly divided the Buddhism into 2 sects Mahayan & Hinayan.
14. Who is Kumara in the epic poem Kumarasambhava written by Kalidasa?
[A] Kartikeya
[B] Abhimanyu
[C] Sanatahkumara
[D] Arjuna
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Correct Answer: A [Kartikeya]
Notes:
Kumarasambhava, is an epic poem by Kalidasa written in the 5th century CE. The work describes the courting of the ascetic Shiva, who is meditating in the mountains, by Parvati, the daughter of the Himalayas; the conflagration of Kama (the god of desire)—after his arrow struck Shiva—by the fire from Shiva’s third eye; the wedding and lovemaking of Shiva and Parvati; and the subsequent birth of Kumara (Skanda), the war god. Kumara is son of shiva Kartikeya.
15. What was the correct rank of “Baladhikarana” in the Gupta Age?
[A] Head of Army
[B] Head of State Police Department
[C] Head of cavalry
[D] Head of intelligence
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Correct Answer: A [Head of Army]
Notes:
“Baladhikarana” in the Gupta Age is the Head of the army. The Gupta Empire is referred to as the Golden Age of India because of the extensive inventions and discoveries in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, religion and philosophy that illuminated the elements of Hindu Culture.
16. Who among the following historical figures assumed the titles of sakayavanpallavanidusana (destroyer of saka, yavana and pallavas) and Trisamudrapittoyvahana (one whose horses had drunk waters from 3 oceans)?
[A] Gautami Putra satkarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Rudra daman I
[D] Vijaya
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Correct Answer: A [Gautami Putra satkarni]
Notes:
Gautamiputra Satakarni, the ruler of the Satavahana Empire in India, held these impressive titles. His reign marked an era of great imperial expansion, with his forces reaching three oceans and defeating several significant enemies. The titles he assumed symbolized his prowess and achievements. He systematically obliterated the Shakas, Yavanas, and Pallavas, symbolized by the title Sakayavanpallavanidusana. And Trisamudrapittoyvahana denoted the vast range of his conquests.
17. Which among the following work was originally called as Jaya Kavya?
[A] Ramayan
[B] Mahabharata
[C] Aitreya Brahaman
[D] Manu Smriti
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Correct Answer: B [Mahabharata]
Notes:
The work originally called “Jaya Kavya” is the Mahabharata. This epic, attributed to the sage Vyasa, was initially a shorter poem celebrating the victory of the Kuru dynasty in battle. The term “Mahabharata” means “the great tale of the Bharata dynasty,” and it has evolved into one of the longest epic poems in the world, consisting of over 100,000 shlokas (verses). The Mahabharata also includes the Bhagavad Gita, a key philosophical text in Hinduism.
18. 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.
19. According to the Jaina traditions, who among the following Tirthankaras was from the same Yadava clan as Krishna?
[A] Neminatha
[B] Mallinatha
[C] Parsvanatha
[D] Adinatha
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Correct Answer: A [ Neminatha]
Notes:
Neminatha is said to be from Vrishni clan of Yadavas like Krishna.
20. Flint, which has been used by the prehistoric man to make tools is a __?
[A] Igneous rock
[B] Sedimentary rock
[C] Metamorphic rock
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Sedimentary rock]
Notes:
Flint is a sedimentary rock that was used by prehistoric humans to make tools. It is a type of microcrystalline quartz that is strong and durable, but can be easily shaped and carved. Flint is a silica material that breaks to create very sharp edges. Early humans learned to make these sharp edged tools intentionally and how to keep them sharp. They used flint to butcher animals, hunt, and cut other materials more efficiently.
Flint is one of the oldest and most used stone types used for making various early human tools. The process of shaping flint into stone is called flintknapping. Flake tools are created through flintknapping.
