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. Why most of the Greeks, Kushanas & Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism when they established their rules in India?
[A] Buddhism has risen and it eclipsed Hinduism
[B] A policy of war and violence was to be renounced before embracing Buddhism
[C] Hinduism was caste ridden and was not able to attract them
[D] It was easy to access to Indian society by embracing Buddhism

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12. Who among the following was called Lichchavi Dauhitra?
[A] Chandragupta
[B] Kumargupta
[C] Samudragupta
[D] None of the above

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13. Which of the following is a famous play written by Gupta poet Kalidasa?
[A] Mohenjo-Daro
[B] Shakuntala
[C] Kshatriya
[D] Ramayana

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14. Which of the following was not known to Indus Valley people?
[A] Silver
[B] Copper
[C] Iron
[D] Bronze

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15. Many of the Greeks, Kushanas and Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because?
[A] Buddhism was in the ascendant at that time
[B] they had renounced the policy of war and violence
[C] caste-ridden Hinduism did not attract them
[D] Buddhism provided easier access to Indian society

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16. 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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17. In which of the following sites Potter’s wheel, a major technological innovation, was introduced?
[A] Mehrgarh
[B] Banwali
[C] Kalibangan
[D] Lothal

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18. Who among the following archaeologists wrote “Indra is accused of causing the decline of Indus civilization”?
[A] Sir John Marshall
[B] Sir M E M Wheeler
[C] Dr S R Rao
[D] Dr Sankhalia

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19. Which of the following has been included by the UNESCO in the list of literature signifying World Human Heritage?
[A] Rig Veda
[B] Sama Veda
[C] Yajur Veda
[D] Atharva Veda

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20. Which of the following Brahmana recommends ‘one hundred sacred paths’?
[A] Satpatha Brahmana
[B] Gopatha Brahmana
[C] Kathaka Brahmana
[D] None of the above

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