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. Sarnath, is related to which among the following events in the life of Buddha?
[A] First Sermon
[B] Last Sermon
[C] Mahaparinibbana
[D] Dhammachakkapavattana

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12. The Taxila or Takshashila was located between following two rivers ?
[A] Indus & Jhelum
[B] Jhelum & Chenab
[C] Chenab & Ravi
[D] Chenab & Beas

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13. What is the number of Richas in Rigveda?
[A] 1810
[B] 731
[C] 10580
[D] 5839

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14. The evidences of ‘pit-dwelling’ have been discovered from which of the following ancient Indian sites?
[A] Lothal and Kalibangan
[B] Burzahom and Gufkaral
[C] Ropar and Rangpur
[D] Kalibangan and Surkotada

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15. Vindhyashakti was founder of which of the following dynasties in ancient India?
[A] Vakataka
[B] Kakatiya
[C] Kalachuri
[D] Chalukyas of Badami

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16. Which two Harappan sites have evidence of proto-Harappan and Harappan cultural phases?
[A] Kalibangan and Banawali
[B] Rakhigarhi and Mohenjo-daro
[C] Chanhudaro and Kalibangan
[D] Lothal and Rangpur

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17. The Srauta Sutra, Grihya Sutra, Dharma Sutra and Sulba Sutra are the parts of which among the following Vedangas?
[A] Vyakarana

[B] Kalpa

[C] Nirkuta

[D] Shiksha

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18. In which sect, Gandhara school of art came into existence?
[A] Hinayana sect
[B] Vaishnava sect
[C] Shaiva sect
[D] Mahayana sect

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19. Who among the following was the founder of Haryanaka dynasty?
[A] Bimbisara
[B] Ghananand
[C] Ajatshatru
[D] Harshwardhan

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20. Who was the prime minister of Nandas?
[A] Chanakya
[B] Nanda
[C] Raksas
[D] Asoka

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