Ancient Indian History MCQs
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31. Aihole Inscription is ascribed to which of the following rulers ?
[A] Pulkeshin II
[B] Rudradaman
[C] Kharvela
[D] Ashoka
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Correct Answer: A [Pulkeshin II]
32. “Tamso Ma Jyotirgamaya” ” Lead us from Darkness to Light” , this comes from which among the following Upanishadas?
[A] Chandogya
[B] Mandukya
[C] Mukdaka
[D] Brahadaranyaka
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Correct Answer: D [Brahadaranyaka]
33. There is only one Rock Edict in which Asoka talks about taxation. Which among the following is that edict?
[A] Bhabru Inscription
[B] Nigalisagar Pillar Inscription
[C] Rummindei Pillar Inscription
[D] Barabar Cave Inscription
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Correct Answer: C [Rummindei Pillar Inscription]
34. Which among the following is NOT a correct statement in context with the Gupta Era?
[A] Gupta era is known for extensive achievements in science, technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, religion and philosophy
[B] Gupta era crystallized the common elements of Hindu Culture
[C] Maximum number of Gold Coins were issued in Gupta Era
[D] The Gold Content of Gupta Era coins was maximum in comparison to previous major dynasties
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Correct Answer: D [The Gold Content of Gupta Era coins was maximum in comparison to previous major dynasties]
Notes:
Although the Gupta rulers issued the largest number of gold coins, their gold content, particularly after Skandagupta was very low. This justifies the deteriorating economy in later gupta era.
35. Dhravya guna shastra, which deals with several species of medicinal plants is a part of which among the following ?
[A] Sushruta Samhita
[B] Charak Samhita
[C] Ayruveda
[D] Ashtanga Hridaya
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Correct Answer: C [Ayruveda]
36. The temple of Konark was built by Narasimha of the:
[A] Maratha Dynasty
[B] Chola Dynasty
[C] Ganga Dynasty
[D] Vijaynagar Empire
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Correct Answer: C [ Ganga Dynasty ]
37. Rigveda Samhita denotes one-fourth of its hymns to:
[A] Rudra
[B] Marut
[C] Agni
[D] Indra
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Correct Answer: D [Indra]
38. 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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Correct Answer: D [Red sandstone]
39. In ancient India, the area around which among the following modern areas was known as “Golden Chersonese” ?
[A] Kashmir, Hindukush, Afghanistan
[B] Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Burma
[C] Australia, New Zealand
[D] Iran, Iraq and Persian Gulf
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Correct Answer: B [Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Burma]
40. The ancient Indian text Panchasiddhantika deals with the 5 principles of which among the following?
[A] Vedic Rituals
[B] Philosophy
[C] Astronomy
[D] Medicine
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Correct Answer: C [Astronomy]
Notes:
Varahamihira wrote Panchasiddhantika(Five schools of Astronomy) in which he focused on three different branches of astronomy as studied during the period and they were; astronomy and mathematics, astrology
