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. Preservation of the genealogies of the gods, Risis and famous kings, is the duty of the Sutas or bards. Which among the following says this ?
[A] Vishnu Puran
[B] Vayu Puran
[C] Skand Puran
[D] Skand Puran

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12. Which of the following era / communities represent Jorwe culture?
[A] Vedic Era
[B] Chalcolithic Era
[C] Palaeolithic Era
[D] Later vedic Era

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13. The Elephanta caves have been mostly ascribed to which among the following dynasty?
[A] Chalukyas
[B] Cholas
[C] Rasthrakutas
[D] Pallavas

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14. What is the vedic name of river Chenab?
[A] Bipasa
[B] Askini
[C] Satudri
[D] Chandni

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15. Which of the following terms is not associated with a tool tradition of ancient India / World?
[A] Mousterian
[B] Acheulean
[C] Oldowan
[D] Grotian

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16. Lothal is the excavation site of which of the following civilizations?
[A] Indus Valley Civilisation
[B] Sumerians
[C] Mesopotamians
[D] Vedic Aryan

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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. Which Harappan site has a stone fortification with square bastions at the corners and in the center of the longer sides?
[A] Sutkagendor
[B] Mohenjadaro
[C] Amri
[D] Banwali

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19.  Which of the following practice was not followed by the Indus people?
[A] Worship of trees, animals and birds
[B] Worship of idols of different gods
[C] Belief in ghosts and evil spirits
[D] Belief in life hereafter as suggested by the burial practices of the rich

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20. Atharva Veda is divided into ho many kandas or books?
[A] 15
[B] 17
[C] 19
[D] 20

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