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. Manyakheta (modern Malkhed) on the banks of Kagina River in Gulbarga district, Karnataka state was the capital of ______?
[A] Satvahanas
[B] Rastrakutas
[C] Hoysalas
[D] Kakatiyas

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12. Allahabad Pillar Inscription gives a detailed account of the reign of which of the following?
[A] Kanishka
[B] Samudra gupta
[C] Kumaragupta
[D] Ashoka

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13. Which among the following correctly explains Bhikkhunī Pātimokkha of Buddhism?
[A] Buddhist monks under whose supervision Buddhist nuns were to live
[B] Special places which were used by Buddhist nuns for worship
[C] Special code of conduct for female Buddhist monks or Buddhist nuns
[D] Special book which narrates Jataka story of Buddha

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14. Which of the following Indian playwright was imitated by Ceylon King Kumaradasa, the author of Janakiharana?
[A] Bharavi
[B] Kalidasa
[C] Bhatti
[D] Vagbhatta

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15. In Buddhism, Patimonkha deals with which among the following?
[A] Education
[B] Propaganda
[C] Discipline
[D] All the above

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16. Which one of the following was the contemporary Bengal king during the time of Harsha of Kannauj?
[A] Bhaskaravarman
[B] Divakaramitra
[C] Devagupta
[D] Sasanka

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17. “Live well, as long as you live. Live well even by borrowings, for, once cremated, there is no ‘return.” This rejection of after-life is an aphorism of which of the following sects?
[A] Kapalika sect
[B] Sunyavada of Nagarjuna
[C] Ajivikas
[D] Charvakas

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18. Which of the following culture is known for Brownish red pottery?
[A] Malwa culture
[B] Eastern Neolithic culture
[C] Burzahom culture
[D] Jorwe culture

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19. At which of the following sites archaeologists have discovered Ash-mounds?
[A] Kupgal
[B] Chirand
[C] Utnur
[D] All the above

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20. Which of the following bird was worshiped by the People of Indus valley civilization?
[A] Eagle
[B] Pigeon
[C] Peacock
[D] Crow

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