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 Jivaka during Buddha’s time?
[A] Merchant
[B] King
[C] Physician
[D] Officer

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12. 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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13. Who among the following Buddhist Philosophers persuaded the Indo Greek King Meander to Accept Buddhism?
[A] Asanga
[B] Nagasena
[C] Dharmakirti
[D] Jambuka

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14. Who among the following rulers conquered the Anga Mahajanpada and merged it with Magadha?
[A] Chandragupta Maurya
[B] Asoka
[C] Bimbisara
[D] Ajatshatru

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15. “Gangaikonda Cholapuram” became the capital of the Chola empire from the time of which emperor ?
[A] Rajendra I
[B] Rajaraja II
[C] Parantaka I
[D] Rajaraja I

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16. Who founded the Mauryan Empire in India?
[A] Chandragupta
[B] Kanishka
[C] Ashoka
[D] Chanakya

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17. Which one of the following statements regarding Ashoka stone pillars is incorrect?
[A] These are highly polished
[B] These are monolithic
[C] The shaft of pillars is tapering in shape
[D] These are parts of architectural structures

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18. Consider the following persons who visited India:

  1. Fa-Hien
  2. I-Tsing
  3. Megasthenese
  4. Hieun-Tsang

What is the correct chronological sequence of their visits?

[A] Megasthenese, Fa-Hien, I-Tsing, Hieun-Tsang
[B] Megasthenese, Fa-Hien, Hieun-Tsang, I-Tsing
[C] Fa-Hien, Megasthenese, I-Tsing, Hieun-Tsang
[D] Fa-Hien, Megasthenese, Hieun-Tsang, I-Tsing

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19. In which of the following periods, copper was first used?
[A] Paleolithic
[B] Mesolithic
[C] Neolithic
[D] Chalcolithic

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20. The genesis of settled, village-based societies generally goes back to:
[A] Paleolithic age
[B] Neolithic age
[C] Mesolithic age
[D] Chalcolithic age

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