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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Correct Answer: B [Lothal]
Notes:
The name Lothal is derived from the term “Lothall,” which means “mound of the dead” in the local language.
12. Which among the following is related to history of Kashmir?
[A] Rajatarangini
[B] Ashokavadana
[C] Vikramorvashiyam
[D] Arthashastra
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Correct Answer: A [Rajatarangini]
Notes:
Rajatarangini, written by Kalhana in the 12th century CE, is a historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir. It provides a historical narrative of Kashmir from earliest times to the 12th century CE.
13. Which among the following is a ritualistic Veda?
[A] Rigveda
[B] Yajurveda
[C] Samaveda
[D] Atharvaveda
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Correct Answer: B [Yajurveda]
Notes:
The Yajurveda (Sanskrit: यजुर्वेद, yajurveda, from yaj meaning “worship”, and veda meaning “knowledge”) is the Veda primarily of prose mantras for worship rituals.
14. During whose reign among the following the Mahayan emerged ?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Kanishka
[C] Bimbisara
[D] Harsha
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Correct Answer: B [Kanishka]
Notes:
Kanishka regarded Mahayana as his state religion. The state religion of Kanishka determined preaching the divinity of Gautama Buddha
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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Correct Answer: B [Samudragupta was the first Gupta ruler to have exercised direct administrative control over western and Southern India.]
Notes:
Samudragupta was the first Gupta ruler to have exercised direct administrative control over western and Southern India.
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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Correct Answer: A [Chandragupta II]
Notes:
Chandragupta II also adopted an important title, Vikramaditya. Maharajadhiraja meant king of kings.All these titles are symbol of his strength and courage.
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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Correct Answer: D [‘Arabic’ Numeral System]
Notes:
The Gupta civilization took pride in its education system and its mathematics in the ancient world. The number system that they created – which is now known as the ‘Arabic’ numeral system, was based on the number zero. The Gupta civilization was also very advanced in herbal medicine.
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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Correct Answer: A [ Painted Grey Ware ]
Notes:
Painted Grey ware (PGW) is associated with the iron using people of the Later Vedic period and was used by the affluent section of the society.
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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Correct Answer: D [Gypsum]
Notes:
Great Bath complex in Mohenjo-daro integrates burnt bricks and clay mortar along with gypsum plaster for waterproofing the tank, bitumen in the brick flooring and lining of water outlets with steatite. The advanced hydraulic engineering techniques used for water drainage and sealing by Harappans is evident in the finely constructed Bath.
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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Correct Answer: B [South]
Notes:
Ash mounds are one of the important issues dealing with the archaeological remains related to Neolithic culture in South India. In South India, in the central part of Deccan plateau, archaeologists have discovered ash mounds of varying sizes and shapes with uneven surface either covered with soil or grass.
