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. Which among the following was used to create sculptures in the Mathura school of art that flourished around 1st century AD?
[A] Marble
[B] State stone
[C] Granite
[D] Red sandstone

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12. What was the name given to Ravi river by historians of Alexander?
[A] Hydasphus
[B] Hydraster
[C] Arjikiya
[D] Vipasha

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13. Who among the following advocated the philosophy of Vishista Advaita ?
[A] Sankaradeva
[B] Madhvacharya
[C] Nimbarka
[D] Ramanuja

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14. 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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15. Which astronomer’s treatise was named ‘Panchasiddhantika’?
[A] Varahamihira
[B] Aryabhatta
[C] Gargi
[D] Brahma Gupta

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16. Which Satvahana ruler adopted the title Tri-samudra-toya-pita-vahana?
[A] Vashishtiputra Pulumayi
[B] Gautamiputra Sri Satkarni
[C] Simuka
[D] Yajnasri Satkarni

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17. Which one of the following was a corporation of merchants in ancient India?
[A] Chaturvedimangalam
[B] Parishad
[C] Ashtadikgaja
[D] Manigrama

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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. Who among the following named the Indus valley civilization as the ‘Harappan civilization’ after the name of the Indus site of Harappa?
[A] Dr Sankhalia
[B] Dr S R Rao
[C] Sir ME M Wheeler
[D] Sir John Marshall

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20. Which of the following Indus site is located on the bank of Indus?
[A] Chanhudaro
[B] Banwali
[C] Lothal
[D] Ropar

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