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. The meaning of Mohenjo dero is ‘mound of the dead’. The same meaning is expressed by which of the following names ?
[A] Harappa
[B] Lothal
[C] Amri
[D] Kalibangan

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12. Which among the following is related to history of Kashmir?
[A] Rajatarangini
[B] Ashokavadana
[C] Vikramorvashiyam
[D] Arthashastra

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13. Which among the following is a ritualistic Veda?
[A] Rigveda
[B] Yajurveda
[C] Samaveda
[D] Atharvaveda

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14. During whose reign among the following the Mahayan emerged ?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Kanishka
[C] Bimbisara
[D] Harsha

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15. Which of the following statements about the Gupta Empire under Samudragupta is NOT correct?
[A] Prayaga Prashasti of Samudragupta composed by his court poet Harisena is engraved on an Ashokan pillar at Allahabad.
[B] Samudragupta was the first Gupta ruler to have exercised direct administrative control over western and Southern India.
[C] Samudragupta carved out an extensive empire which is evident from the fact that he had performed an Asvamedha sacrifice.
[D] None of the above

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16. Which king adopted titles such as Param Bhagaveta and Maharajadhiraja Sri Bhattaraka?
[A] Chandragupta II
[B] Asoka
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Samudragupta

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17. Which of these important inventions was created by the Gupta civilization?
[A] Leather Belts
[B] Farm Tractor
[C] Newspaper
[D] ‘Arabic’ Numeral System

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18. Which of the following is associated with the iron found in the upper Ganga valley for the first time?
[A] Painted Grey Ware
[B] Black-and-Red Ware
[C] Northern Black Polished Ware
[D] Black-and-Red Ware

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19. Which of the following material is used in Great Bath apart from burnt bricks and mortar?
[A] Stone
[B] Terracotta
[C] Steatite
[D] Gypsum

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20. Ash mounds are predominantly related to the Neolithic cultures of which region in India?
[A] North
[B] South
[C] East
[D] West

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