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 events happened in AD Era?
[A] First Buddhist Council
[B] Second Buddhist Council
[C] Coronation of Bidusara
[D] Beginning of Saka Era

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12. Rigveda Samhita denotes one-fourth of its hymns to: 
[A] Rudra
[B] Marut
[C] Agni
[D] Indra

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13. What was the name given to Ravi river by historians of Alexander?
[A] Hydasphus
[B] Hydraster
[C] Arjikiya
[D] Vipasha

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14. In context of Chola administration what did “Kurram” denote?
[A] Mandalam
[B] District
[C] Mandap
[D] Group of villages

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15. During the times of which among the following, the first cave temples were constructed in the chaitya and vihara architectural styles?
[A] Shaka
[B] Satavahana
[C] Kushana
[D] Maurya

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16. The Bodhisattva Doctrine is associated with _?
[A] Mahayana Buddhism
[B] Hinayana Buddhism
[C] Vajrayana Buddhism
[D] Theravada Buddhism

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17. Archer type, King and queen type, Chhatra type and Horseman type were four types of Gold coins issued by _?
[A] Sri Gupta
[B] Chandragupta
[C] Samudragupta
[D] Skandagupta

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18. Which of the following is associated with Palaeolithic Period?
[A] Fertile Crescent
[B] Polished Hand Axe
[C] Painted pottery
[D] Nomadism

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19. Which of the following was not one of the things Asoka did for his people during his rule?
[A] Make stone pillars across India
[B] Send missionaries to Sri Lanka
[C] Set up food banks in poor towns
[D] Plant banyan trees by the roads

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20. Which of the following was the extent of Indus Valley Civilization?
[A] Baluchistan, Sind, Punjab and Rajasthan
[B] Sind, Punjab and Kashmir
[C] Afghanistan, Sind, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Kashmir
[D] None of these

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