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 was Queen Trishala?
[A] Mother of Mahavira
[B] Mother of Gautam Buddha
[C] Mother of Kanishka
[D] Mother of Ashoka
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Correct Answer: A [Mother of Mahavira]
Notes:
Queen Trishala, also known as Trishala Devi, was the mother of Lord Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara in Jainism. As per Jain texts, Trishala carried Mahavira in her womb for over a year and had a number of auspicious dreams indicating the divine nature of the unborn child. Trishala’s husband was King Siddhartha of Kundalpur in the Kingdom of the Videhas.
12. Which of the following group represents right combination of Triratnas of Jainism?
[A] Right Faith, Right Knowledge, Right Thought
[B] Right Thought, Right Action, Right Conduct
[C] Right Faith, Right Knowledge , Right Conduct
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Right Faith, Right Knowledge , Right Conduct]
Notes:
The triratnas are the three jewels (also referred to as ratnatraya) are understood as samyagdarshana (“right faith”), samyagjnana (“right knowledge”), and samyakcharitra (“right conduct”). One of the three cannot exist exclusive of the others, and all are required for spiritual liberation.
13. Which among the following is NOT correct ?
[A] The picture of Yogi is found in many Muhar in Harppa which who has three heads and sits in crossed legs indicating Shiva Worship
[B] The people of Harappa didn’t believe in Witchcraft
[C] The dogs and cats were the favorite domesticated animals of Harppan people
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: B [The people of Harappa didn’t believe in Witchcraft]
Notes:
A lot of talismans made of bronze and copper have been found which indicate that People of Harappa believe in witchcrafts and dead souls
14. What is the vedic name of river Satluj?
[A] Satudri
[B] Askini
[C] Arjikya
[D] Vipasha
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Correct Answer: A [ Satudri ]
Notes:
River Satluj was called as ‘Satudri’ in Vedic period. Its sanskrit name is ‘Shatadru’
15. Who among the following Pallava ruler built the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram?
[A] Narsimhavarman II
[B] Nandivarman II
[C] Aparajita
[D] Mahendravarman I
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Correct Answer: A [Narsimhavarman II]
Notes:
The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram and Kailasanatha temple in Kanchipuram built by Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman II.
16. Who was the founder of Parmaras dynasty?
[A] Vakpati Munj
[B] Padmagupta
[C] Bhoja
[D] Sindhuraj
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Correct Answer: A [Vakpati Munj]
Notes:
Vakpati Munj was the founder of Parmaras dynasty. He is said to have ruled from 993 to 995 A.D.
17. Which of the following Vedas means 'wisdom of sacrificial formulas'?
[A] Rig-Veda
[B] Samveda
[C] Yajurveda
[D] Atharvaveda
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Correct Answer: C [Yajurveda]
Notes:
Yajurveda means 'wisdom of sacrificial formulas'
18. Which of the following crops was not known to Vedic people?
[A] Barley
[B] Wheat
[C] Tobacco
[D] Rice
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Correct Answer: C [Tobacco]
Notes:
Wheat, rice and barley were known at the time of vedic period. These were important grains grown in this time period. The agricultural implements mentioned in the Vedic literature include the Plough.
19. Which of the following is not the characteristic of Neolithic period? (UPSC Prelims General Studies 1980)
[A] Agriculture
[B] Use of copper
[C] Domestication of animals
[D] Fishing
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Correct Answer: B [Use of copper]
Notes:
The term Neolithic Period refers to the last stage of the Stone Age when cereal cultivation and animal domestication was introduced. Towards the end of the Neolithic era, copper metallurgy is introduced, which marks a transition period to the Bronze Age, sometimes referred to as the Chalcolithic or Eneolithic Era.
20. In which of the following stages, humans passed from the food gathering stage to the food producing stage? (UPSC Prelims 1988)
[A] Neolithic Age
[B] Mesolithic Age
[C] Chalcolithic Age
[D] Paleolithic Age
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Correct Answer: A [Neolithic Age]
Notes:
Man passed from food gathering stage to the food producing stage during the Neolithic Age. Neolithic age began 12,000 years ago.
