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 of the following plays of Kalidasa tells the story of mortal King Pururavas and celestial nymph Urvashi who fall in love?
[A] Malavikagnimitram
[B] Abhijñānaśākuntalam
[C] Vikramōrvaśīyam
[D] None of the above

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12. In which period, “Arthshastra” was written?
[A] Gupta
[B] Maurya
[C] Shaka
[D] Kushan

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13. In ancient India, the term Nishka was related to which among the following?
[A] Crop
[B] Tax
[C] Currency
[D] Tool

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14. Who among the following has been mentioned as Maharajadhiraja and a Lion to the Huna Deer by Banabhatta?
[A] Harshavarshana
[B] Prabhakarvardhana
[C] Yashovardhana
[D] Grahavarman.

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15. Which deity did the Alwars get associated with in ancient Indian mythological text?
[A] Shiva
[B] Vishnu
[C] Parvati
[D] Ganesha

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16. Which of the following clearly defines Lothal? (UPSC Prelims 1982)
[A] A closed water system
[B] A poisonous gas
[C] A place in Gujarat where excavations have established a link with the Indus Valley civilization
[D] Legal action taken against defectors

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17. In which one of the following inscriptions is Ashoka mentioned by name? (UPSC Prelims 1990)
[A] Major Rock edict at Girnar
[B] Minor Rock inscription at Maski
[C] Bairat inscription
[D] Lamghan inscription

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18. Which of the following refers to ‘perfect knowledge’ in Jainism? (UPSC Prelims 1995)
[A] Jina
[B] ratna
[C] kaivalya
[D] nirvana

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19. Teri sites of Tamil Nadu are associated with which of the following periods?
[A] Neolithic
[B] Mesolithic
[C] Paleolithic
[D] Upper Paleolithic

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20. The genesis of settled, village-based societies generally goes back to:
[A] Paleolithic age
[B] Neolithic age
[C] Mesolithic age
[D] Chalcolithic age

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