Ancient Indian History Quiz Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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31. Which of the following works credits ‘Pushyabhuti’ as the founder of the Vardhana dynasty ?
[A] Harshacharita
[B] Banskhera Inscription of Harsha
[C] Yuan-Chwang
[D] Kadambari
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Correct Answer: A [Harshacharita]
Notes:
The Harshacharita, is the biography of Indian emperor Harsha by Banabhatta,.The Pushyabhuti dynasty, also known as the Pushpabhuti dynasty or Vardhana dynasty, ruled parts of northern India during 6th and 7th centuries. Harshacharita credits ‘Pushyabhuti’ as the founder of the Vardhana dynasty.
32. Who among the following was known to have worked in Medicine?
[A] Saumilla
[B] Sudraka
[C] Shaunaka
[D] Susruta
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Correct Answer: D [Susruta]
Notes:
Sushruta was an ancient Indian physician known as the main author of the treatise The Compendium of Susruta. The Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic text, represents him as a son of Vishvamitra, which coincides with the present recension of Sushruta Samhita.
33. The Kadamba Dynasty was founded by whom among the following?
[A] Ishwarsena
[B] Jayasimha
[C] Mayursharman
[D] Krishanraja
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Correct Answer: C [Mayursharman]
Notes:
The Kadambas were an ancient royal family of Karnataka, India, that ruled northern Karnataka and the Konkan from Banavasi in present-day Uttara Kannada district. It is founded by Mayursharman.
34. Which of the following was most probably the first metal to be used in India?
[A] Iron
[B] Copper
[C] Gold
[D] Silver
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Correct Answer: B [ Copper ]
Notes:
The earliest historic evidences of use of metal are of Chalcolithic Age or Stone-Copper Age, which covered the period from 1800 to 800 BC. This period was marked by the use of copper (the first metal to be used in India) as well as stone.
35. The Jorwe culture of ancient India has been named after site of the same name in which of the following states?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Gujarat
[C] Karnataka
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: D [ Maharashtra]
Notes:
Jorwe Ware Culture is named after site of the same name in Maharashtra. This culture dates between 1600 to 1000 BC. The key features of this culture include red pottery, generally with matt surface bearing paintings in black.
36. The Saririka Stupa, Paribhogika stupa and Uddeshika stupa were three Major types of Buddhist stupas. Consider the following statements with this reference:
- The Saririka Stupas contain buried bodily remains of Lord Buddha
- The Uddeshika Stupas contain buried belongings of Lord Budhha
Which among the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [ Only 1]
Notes:
- Sariraka Stupa – buried bodily remains of the Buddha
- Paribhogika stupa – buried belongings of Lord Buddha
- Uddeshika Stupa – Memorial
37. Buddha’s ‘noble silence’ is one of the key concepts in Buddhism. On which among the following occasions, Buddha kept noble silence?
[A] While in meditation
[B] While asked some unanswerable questions
[C] While practicing some rituals
[D] While asked on matters of inner peace
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Correct Answer: B [While asked some unanswerable questions]
Notes:
Buddha kept noble silence when he knew that the questions were not in a position to understand the answer to the question because of its profundity, or if the questions themselves were wrongly put in the first place. By realizing the true nature of the issues asked he remained silent. His silence on these questions was interpreted as much more meaningful than attempting to deliver thousands of discourses on them. You may read on Wikipedia about “The unanswered questions”.
38. Sangam Literature is often divided into two type viz. Agam and Puram. Consider the following statements in this context:
- While Agam deals with inner world, Puram deals with outer world
- While Agam deals with intimate subjects such as love, Puram deals with heroic personages and war
Which among the following observations is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Sangam literature can be described into two types viz. Agam (inner) and Puram (outer). The topics of Agam are related to personal and human aspects such as love and sexual things. The topics of Puram are related to human experiences and emotions such as Heroism, Valor, Ethics and Philanthropy.
39. Which among the following is / are correct statements with respect to the Aryans and Dasyus with respect to earliest settlements of Aryans in India?
1.Aryans believed in bright gods of nature, Dasyus believed in idolatry
2.Aryans performed sacrifices, Dasyus performed no sacrifices
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: B [ Only 2 ]
Notes:
Dasyus were the rivals of Indo Aryans of Vedas, who were Indo European and most possibly Iranic, who followed quite different religious ideas.
40. Consider the following observations with respect to the Harappan settlements:
- The majority of Harappan settlements were located near water sources
- Harappans made sinking wells and building reservoirs, where local surface water supplies were inadequate
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Access to water is an important consideration in settlement sites the world over. The majority of Harappan settlements were located near water sources such as streams and aquifers, but the Harappans were competent hydraulic engineers, sinking wells (as at Mohenjo-daro) and building reservoirs (as at Dholavira) where local surface water supplies were inadequate. They dealt with the problems of river flooding, annually variable in its location and force and a potential deterrent to settlement in some areas, by constructing many settlements with massive flood defences in the form of platforms and walls.
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