ANCIENT HISTORY-MCQ’s

1.Vindhyashakti was founder of which of the following 7.Which of the following terms is not associated with a tool
dynasties in ancient India? tradition of ancient India / World?
[A] Vakataka [A] Mousterian
[B] Kakatiya [B] Acheulean
[C] Kalachuri [C] Oldowan
[D] Chalukyas of Badami [D] Grotian

2.Which of the following ancient Indian sages did not make 8.The Jorwe culture of ancient India has been named after site
substantial contribution to the YOGĀCĀRA (Yogachara) of the same name in which of the following states?
philosophical tradition? [A] Rajasthan
[A] Vasubandhu [B] Gujarat
[B] Dinnaga [C] Karnataka
[C] Dharmakirti [D] Maharashtra
[D] Nagarjuna
9.Which of the following was most probably the first metal to
3.Which of the following rulers were closely associated with be used in India?
Yuehzhi nomadic people? [A] Iron
[A] Shaka [B] Copper
[B] Kushana [C] Gold
[C] Pahalva [D] Silver
[D] None of them
13.The “Siddhimatrika” script was one of the forms of writing
4.Which of the following is not a correct statement about Sanskrit in ancient India. This script, which made Sanskrit
Buddhist Canonical literature? works known in China and Japan was developed during the
[A] Abhidhamma Pitaka was compiled in third Buddhist times of ___:
Council [A] Kanishka
[B] Digha Nikaya is a part of the Sutta Pitaka [B] Harsha
[C] Vinaya Pitaka primarily deals with monastic rules for [C] Meander
monks and nuns [D] Chandragupta Vikramaditya
[D] Sutta Pitaka deals with philosophy and psychology
and lays down methods for training the mind. 14.The ‘Saptanga Theory of State’ (Theory of Seven Limbs of
the State) was propounded by :
5.Which of the following is a correct statement about Indus [A] Kautilya in Arthashastra
Valley Civilization? [B] Manu in Manusmriti
[A] Both Harappa and Mohejodero are is located on the banks [C] Kalhana in Rajatarangini
of Indus River [D] Banabhatta in Harshacharita
[B] Both Chanhudaro and Kalibangan were located within the
boundaries of present day Rajasthan. 15.The doctrine of ‘Vyuhavada’ is associated with which
[C] Both Surkotada and Dholavira are located in Katch of among the following Sects (or) cults of India?
Gujarat [A] Shaivism
[D] Lothal site was located on bank of Narmada river [B] Vaishnavism
[C] Buddhism
6.In stone age, the Microliths were most commonly found in [D] Jainism
which of the following ages?
[A] Paleolithic 16.Which among the following Vedic Texts gives a systematic
[B] Mesolithic exposition of the ‘theory of rebirth’ for the first time?
[C] Neolithic [A] Chhandogya Upanishad
[D] Chalcolithic [B] Mundaka Upanishad
[C] Satapatha Brahmana
10.Which of the following is not an event in ancient Indian [D] Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
history in BC era?
[A] Foundation of the Indo-Greek empire 17.The evidences of ‘pit-dwelling’ have been discovered from
[B] Beginning of Vikram samvat Era which of the following ancient Indian sites?
[C] Fourth Buddhist Council [A] Lothal and Kalibangan
[D] Hathigumpha inscription by Kharvela [B] Burzahom and Gufkaral
[C] Ropar and Rangpur
[D] Kalibangan and Surkotada
11.To perform which among the following functions, Rajukas 18.The first astronomical observatory of Harappan
were appointed by Asoka? Civilization has been found at which among the following
[A] Revenue Functions ancient Indian sites?
[B] Judicial Functions [A] Chanhudaro
[C] Religious Functions [B] Ropar
[D] Military Functions [C] Daimabad
[D] Dholavira
19.Who were Manu, Yajnavalkya , Narada and Brihaspati ?
[A] Law givers of ancient India
[B] Gods of Vedic religion
[C] Buddhist scholars and logicians 32.“Tamso Ma Jyotirgamaya” ” Lead us from Darkness to
[D] Celebrated mathematicians and astronomers of ancient Light” , this comes from which among the following
India Upanishadas?
[A] Chandogya
20.Select the statement which is NOT correct regarding [B] Mandukya
Kalidasa: [C] Mukdaka
[A] Kalidasa was a renowned Sanskrit poet and dramatist of [D] Brahadaranyaka
Gupta period.
[B] He was one of the nine gems in the court of 33.There is only one Rock Edict in which Asoka talks about
Chandragupta I. taxation. Which among the following is that edict?
[C] Kumarasambhavam and Ritusamhara are his two epic [A] Bhabru Inscription
works. [B] Nigalisagar Pillar Inscription
[D] His plays and poetry are primarily based on Hindu [C] Rummindei Pillar Inscription
Puranas and philosophy [D] Barabar Cave Inscription

21. In 1837, James Princep deciphered an Inscription in 34.Which among the following is NOT a correct statement in
Brahmi script referring to a king called ‘Devanamapiya context with the Gupta Era?
Piyadassi’. The celebrated monarch known by this epithet [A] Gupta era is known for extensive achievements in science,
was : technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic,
[A] Ashoka mathematics, astronomy, religion and philosophy
[B] Akbar [B] Gupta era crystallized the common elements of Hindu
[C] Kanishka Culture
[D] Chandragupta Vikramaditya [C] Maximum number of Gold Coins were issued in Gupta Era
[D] The Gold Content of Gupta Era coins was maximum in
22.Which of the following statements about the Gupta Empire comparison to previous major dynasties
under Samudragupta is NOT correct?
[A] Prayaga Prashasti of Samudragupta composed by his 35. Dhravya guna shastra, which deals with several species of
court poet Harisena is engraved on an Ashokan pillar at medicinal plants is a part of which among the following ?
Allahabad. [A] Sushruta Samhita
[B] Samudragupta was the first Gupta ruler to have [B] Charak Samhita
exercised direct administrative control over western and [C] Ayruveda
Southern India. [D] Ashtanga Hridaya
[C] Samudragupta carved out an extensive empire which is
evident from the fact that he had performed an Asvamedha 36.The temple of Konark was built by Narasimha of the:
sacrifice. [A] Maratha Dynasty
[D] None of the above [B] Chola Dynasty
[C] Ganga Dynasty
24.The harappans used intaglio seals, made mostly of carved [D] Vijaynagar Empire
and fired steatite :
[A] As an export commodity. 37.Rigveda Samhita denotes one-fourth of its hymns to:
[B] As a medium of exchange in place of coins. [A] Rudra
[C] As amulets and charms to ward off evil spirits. [B] Marut
[D] For marking their goods and property. [C] Agni
[D] Indra
25.Establishment of Svetambara as a separate sect within
Jainism was resulted at ____? 38.Which among the following was used to create sculptures
[A] Rajgriha in the Mathura school of art that flourished around 1st
[B] Vallabhi century AD?
[C] Ujjaini [A] Marble
[D] Sanchi [B] State stone
[C] Granite
[D] Red sandstone
26.Which among the following sites of Indus Valley 39.In ancient India, the area around which among the
Civilization is located on the banks of River Indus in Larkana following modern areas was known as “Golden Chersonese”
District of Pakistan? ?
[A] Harappa [A] Kashmir, Hindukush, Afghanistan
[B] Mohen Jo Dero [B] Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Burma
[C] Mehrgarh [C] Australia, New Zealand
[D] Suktagendor [D] Iran, Iraq and Persian Gulf
40.The ancient Indian text Panchasiddhantika deals with the
27.The sulbasutras of ancient Indian Scholar “Baudhayan” 5 principles of which among the following?
have reached to a most correct value of which among the [A] Vedic Rituals
following? [B] Philosophy
[A] π [C] Astronomy
[B] √2 [D] Medicine
[C] √3
[D] all of them

28.As per the ancient Indian Texts, the land between which
among the following two rivers has been called 47.Which among the following emperors introduced the two
“Brahamavarta”? laws of Vyavahar Samta and Danda Samata?
[A] Saraswati river and Drsadvati River [A] Chandragupta Maurya
[B] Saraswati river and Saryu River [B] Ashoka
[C] Sutudri (Satluj) River and Vipas (Beas) River [C] Chandragupta Vikramaditya
[D] Ganga River and Yamuna River [D] Samudragupta

31.Aihole Inscription is ascribed to which of the following 48.The Kadamba Dynasty was founded by whom among the
rulers ? following?
[A] Pulkeshin II [A] Ishwarsena
[B] Rudradaman [B] Jayasimha
[C] Kharvela [C] Mayursharman
[D] Ashoka [D] Krishanraja

41.Gandhara School of art is related to which of the following 49.The Practice of Polyandry was common in which of the
dynasties? following in ancient India?
[A] Shakas [A] Kushanas
[B] Kushanas [B] Hunas
[C] Guptas [C] Shakas
[D] Greeks [D] Greeks

42.Who among the following started the practice of military 50.Bring out the only incorrect statement:
governships in India , by leaving the military governors called [A] Rajukas were appointed by Asoka as Judicial Officers
“Strategos” in India? [B] The Sunga dynasty retained the title senapati, even after
[A] Greeks becoming kings
[B] Shakas [C] Kalinganagar was an ancient city destroyed by Cyclone
[C] kushans [D] Asoka has expressed faith in Buddhism in Kandhar
[D] Parthians Inscription

43.Which among the following river is most described in Rig- 51.What was “Halivakara” in the Gupta Era?
Veda? [A] A kind of Tax
[A] Sindhu [B] A kind of Play
[B] Chenab [C] A kind of Instrument
[C] Saraswati [D] A kind of Tribe
[D] Ganga
52.Who among the following succeeded Pushyamitra Shunga?
44.In Buddhism, Patimonkha deals with which among the [A] Agnimitra
following? [B] Sujyestha
[A] Education [C] Vajramitra
[B] Propaganda [D] Devbhuti
[C] Discipline
[D] All the above
46.In Vedic Era, Akhyani is the goddess of which of the 53.Which of the following dynasty was ruling in India, when
following? Alexander invaded India?
[A] Peace [A] Nanda Dynasty
[B] Sacrifice [B] Shunga Dynasty
[C] Forests [C] Maurya Dynasty
[D] Rivers [D] Shishunaga Dynasty

56.The Golden age of the “Gupta Literary Renaissance” is said 54.In Greek texts, who among the following has been
to be the reign of whom among the following? mentioned as Amitrochates?
[A] Chandragupta I [A] Bimbisara
[B] Chandragupta II [B] Bindusara
[C] Kumaragupta [C] Kautilya
[D] Skandgupta [D] Asoka

57.Who among the following was behind the “epoch making” 55.Which among the following is correct about Bhaddasala?
discovery of Arthashastra that altered the false perception of [A] He was a poet in the court of Chandragupta Maurya
the European scholars that Ancient Indians learnt the art of [B] He was the general of the Nanda Army
administration from the Greeks? [C] He was an ambassador of Ceylon King sent to Asoka’s
[A] R. Shamasastry court
[B] C. Sivarama Murti [D] He was a playwright in the Gupta Era
[C] K. S. Neelakantan Unni
[D] Veturi Prabhakara Sastri 59.Which among the following is/ are considered to be the
first tangible evidence of expansion of Buddhism?
58.In which year, Nalanda University was finally destroyed? [A] Statues of Buddha
[A] 993 AD [B] Edicts of Ashoka
[B] 1093 AD [C] Mahavibhasa
[C] 1193 AD [D] Jataka Tales
[D] 1293 AD
70.Which among the following Second Buddhist Council was
60.Which among the following was the capital of Vatsa held ?
Mahajanapada? [A] Satparni
[A] Mathura [B] Vaishali
[B] Bairath [C] Patliputra
[C] Kausambi [D] Kundal Vana
[D] Kashi
71.Which among the following was the earliest drama of
61.Bring out the only incorrect statement : Kalidasa?
[A] central Water Commission is located at New Delhi [A] Vikramorvishiyam
[B] Year 1581 is known for a new religion launched in India [B] Malvikagnimitram
[C] Harisena Composed the Prayag Prashasti [C] Abhijnanshakuntalam
[D] Vitasta was the older name of Chenab river [D] Kumarasambhava

62.Which among the ancient Indian Play has referred to the 72.Which among the following is considered to be the official
defeat of Yavanas on the bank of River Sindhu in the hands of law book of the Guptas?
Vasumitra? [A] Manusmriti
[A] Raghuvamsa [B] Parashara Smriti
[B] Malvikagnimitram [C] Yajnavalkya Smriti
[C] Vikramorvashiyam [D] Vyasa Smriti
[D] Dasakumarcharita
] 73.Which among the following is not considered to be a Noble
Truth as per the Buddhist Traditions?
63.Which among the following is correct about Bhaddasala? [A] Dukha
[A] He was a poet in the court of Chandragupta Maurya [B] Dukha Samudaya
[B] He was the general of the Nanda Army [C] Dukha Bhanjana
[C] He was an ambassador of Ceylon King sent to Asoka’s [D] Dukha Nirodha gaminipatha
court
[D] He was a playwright in the Gupta Era 74.The port of Tamralipti in the Gupta Era was located in
64.Which among the following is considered to be the official which of the following parts of India?
law book of the Guptas? [A] North India
[A] Manusmriti [B] South India
[B] Parashara Smriti [C] Western India
[C] Yajnavalkya Smriti [D] Eastern India
[D] Vyasa Smriti
65.Which among the following emperors introduced the two 75.Most of the Greeks, Kushanas & Shakas embraced
laws of Vyavahar Samta and Danda Samata? Buddhism rather than Hinduism. This was because of the fact
[A] Chandragupta Maurya that ____?
[B] Asoka [A] Buddhism has risen and it eclipsed Hinduism
[C] Chandragupta Vikramaditya [B] A policy of war and violence was to be renounced before
[D] Samudragupta embracing Buddhism
[C] Hinduism was caste ridden and was not able to attract
66.Which among the following dynasty was founded by them
Vindyashakti? [D] It was easy to access to Indian society by embracing
[A] Vakataka Buddhism
[B] Satvahana
[C] Hoysala 76.What was the name of the silver coins issued by Guptas?
[D] Kadamaba [A] Karshapana
[B] Rupaka
67.Which among the following deals with the love story of a [C] Dinara
man called Charudatta and a nagarvadhu called [D] Pana
“Vasanthasena”?
[A] Daskumarcharita 86.A village Porunthal came into the news as archeological
[B] Mrichhakatika excavations have established it one of the largest glass bead-
[C] Satakatraya manufacturing site in southern India dating back to 2nd
[D] None of them century BC to 1st century AD. In which state Porunthal is
located?
68.Which among the following correctly described the plot of [A] Karnataka
the Indian Play Mudra Rakshasha? [B] Tamil Nadu
[A] Conflicts between Demons (Rakshasha) and Gods (Deva) [C] Kerala
[B] Romantic Love story of a demon and a princess [D] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Story of a young Arya Man and a Court Dancer
[D] Intrigues at the time of accession of Chandragupta 87.The Palaeomagnetic results obtained from India indicated
Maurya that in the past Indian Landmass Moved to _______?
[A] Southwards
69.Which of the following Indian playwright was imitated by [B] Northwards
Ceylon King Kumaradasa, the author of Janakiharana? [C] Westwards
[A] Bharavi [D] Southwards
[B] Kalidasa
[C] Bhatti 88.Which among the following river is most described in Rig-
[D] Vagbhatta Veda?
[A] Sindhu
77.Who among the following was known to have worked in [B] Chenab
Medicine? [C] Saraswati
[A] Saumilla [D] Ganga
[B] Sudraka
[C] Shaunaka 89.Bring out the only incorrect statement:
[D] Susruta [A] Lothal was a port city
[B] Shikaripura Ranganatha Rao discovered many harappan
78.We find the coins of a very less known prince called Kacha. sites in India
Kacha is considered to have been from which of the following [C] Yajurveda is a collection of sacrificial formulae
dynasties? [D] Yajurveda mentions the battle of ten kings
[A] Vakataka
[B] Satavahna 90.Bring out the only incorrect statement:
[C] Gupta [A] Brihadrath was the last ruler of mauryan Dynasty
[D] Kushans [B] Devabhuti was the last ruler of Sunga Dynasty
[C] Ajatashatru was the last ruler of Haranyaka Dynasty
79.Which of the following Chinese pilgrim gives account of [D] Dhana Nanda was the last ruler of Nanda Dynasty
the First Gupta Ruler?
[A] Fa Hien 91.Which among the following Buddhist Text is considered to
[B] Huen Tsang have been recorded by Buddha himself?
[C] Itsing [A] Dhammaghosa
[D] None of the above [B] Buddhaghosa
[C] Dhammapada
[D] Abhidhamma
80.Who among the following was the Russia born Buddhist 92.Who among the following first postulated that ” All objects
Monk in Tibet was a study partner and close associate of the in the Physical Universe are reducible to a finite number of
13th Dalai Lama? atoms”?
[A] Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov [A] Maharishi Kapil
[B] Agvan Dorzhiev [B] Maharishi Kanaad
[C] Anton Batagov [C] Maharish Vyas
[D] Tingdzin Dokshit [D] Maharishi Patanjali

81.Who among the following were also known as Tocharians? 93.Which among the following site has given an evidence that
[A] Kushanas the people of Indus Valley Civilization were aware of tides ?
[B] Hunas [A] Suktagendor
[C] Greeks [B] Surkotda
[D] Shakas [C] Lothal
[D] Kalibangan
82.In Greek texts, who among the following has been
mentioned as Amitrochates? 96.Who among the following established Mewar Kingdom in
[A] Bimbisara Rajasthan ?
[B] Bindusara [A] Nagaditya
[C] Kautilya [B] Shiladitya
[D] Ashoka [C] Bappa Rawal
[D] Mahdenra II
83.“Niska ” was used as a medium of exchange, in which of
the following periods? 97.In which among the following , the first description about
[A] Vedic period the Bhils , a tribe of Rajasthan was found?
[B] Maurya Period [A] Vedas
[C] Gupta Period [B] Brahmanas
[D] Sangam Period [C] Mahabharata
[D] Puranas
84.Pravarasena-I is said to have performed all the seven
sacrifices, viz. Agnistoma , Aptoryama, Vajapeya, Jyotishtoma, 98.The Bijak Inscription is related to which among the
Brihaspatisava, Sadyaska and Ashvamedha. From which of following kings?
the following dynasties, Pravarsena-I belonged to? [A] Samudra Gupta
[A] Abhira [B] Ashoka
[B] Kalachuri [C] Pulkesin II
[C] Vaktaka [D] Chandra Gupta
[D] Maitraka
99.Which among the following sites has given the evidence of
85.In which of the following Buddhist councils, the Buddhism an earliest recorded “Earthquake”?
was divided into Sthaviravada and second Mahasamghikas? [A] Kalibangan
[A] First Budhdist Council [B] Lothal
[B] Second Budhdist Council [C] Surkotda
[C] Third Budhdist Council [D] Harappa
[D] Fouth Budhdist Council
126.What was the name of the judges and judicial officers in
101.Under which of the following trees, Buddha got Satvahana Dynasty?
enlightment? [A] Amatya
[A] Ficus benghalensis [B] Rajukas
[B] Ficus religiosa [C] Bhoja
[C] Ficus microcarpa [D] Gamika
[D] Ficus elastica
127.Who among the following was commander in chief of
102.Which among the following best suits to Vajrasana? Brihadratha?
[A] The place where Buddha got enlightment [A] Agnimitra
[B] The Place where First Buddhist Council was held [B] Pushyamitra Sunga
[C] The capital of one of the clans of Athakula [C] Vasumitra
[D] The site where a Mauryan Palace has been excavated [D] Muladeva

103.Who among the following annexed Anga to Magadha? 128.Which among the following was the most famous
[A] Chandragupta Maurya learning centre during maurya Period?
[B] Bimbisara [A] Ujjain
[C] Ashoka [B] Taxila
[D] Samudragupta [C] Nalanda
[D] Vikramsila
104.The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha ________? 129.Who among the following rulers conquered the Anga
[A] Shortly after Budhha’s Death Mahajanpada and merged it with Magadha ?
[B] Shortly before Buddha’s Death [A] Chandragupta Maurya
[C] A century After Buddha’s Death [B] Asoka
[D] A century After Buddha’s Death [C] Bimbisara
[D] Ajatshatru
105.In which of the following modern area “Amri Culture”
developed? 130.Nakulin or Lakulin is considered to be a founder of which
[A] North East States of India of the following sects?
[B] Sindh and Balochistan of Pakistan [A] Pashupat
[C] Eastern Iraq [B] Saiva
[D] South India [C] Kapalika
[D] Kalamukhas
106.Who among the following was not among the 9 gems
(Navratna) of the Vikramaditya’s court ? 131.Which among the following Brahaman gave an account of
[A] Vetalbhatt agricultural operations for a season?
[B] Amar Simha [A] Aitreya
[C] Kaalidasa [B] Satpatha
[D] Aryabhatta [C] kaushitaki
[D] Panchvimsh
107.A lion to the Huna Deer, A burning fever to the king of
Sindhu, A troubler of the sleep of the Gurjara King, A bilious 132.In Rigveda the rivers Ganga & Yamuna are mentioned as
fever to that scent elephant, the lord of Gandhara, Destroyer below
of Skills of Latas, An axe to the Creeper, which is goddess to [A] Yamuna Once, Ganga Thrice
fortune of Malwa” Banabhatta has given these 6 attributes [B] Yamuna Thrice, Ganga Once
to _______? [C] Ganga Twice , Yamuna Once
[A] Rajyavardhana [D] Yamuna Thrice, Ganga Twice
[B] Harshavardhana
[C] Prabhakarvardhana 133.Bhagwati Sutra gives the valuable information about the
[D] Krishna life of which of the following?
[A] Buddha
108.who among the following had written “Rajavalipataka”? [B] Mahavira
[A] Kalhana [C] Ajatshatru
[B] Pandit Jonaraja [D] Meander
[C] Pandit Shrivara
[D] Pandit Prajabhatta 134.Vajasneya belongs to the following Veda?
109.Bhagwati sutra is related to which of the following [A] Rigveda
religions? [B] Sama Veda
[A] Buddhism [C] Yajurveda
[B] Jainism [D] Atharvaveda
[C] Hinduism
[D] Sikhism 135.What is the number of Richas in Rigveda?
[A] 1810
110.Which among the following Mahajanpada was located [B] 731
south most comparing to other Mahajanpadas? [C] 10580
[A] Magadha [D] 5839
[B] Avanati
[C] Assaka 136.Which among the following is not a Jain Text ?
[D] Kamboj [A] Acganarang Sutta
[B] Bhagwati Sutta
111.Which of the following city was known as Avanti in [C] Utar Puran
ancient India? [D] Manjushri Moolkalpa
[A] Varanasi
[B] Ujjain 137.Which among the following Buddhist work is written in
[C] Patna Sanskrit?
[D] Alwar [A] Mahavamsha
[B] Deepavamsha
112.Ashtadhyayi, Mahabhasya & Nirkuta are related to which [C] Divyadan
of the following? [D] Milinda Panho
[A] Music
[B] Grammar
[C] Philosophy
[D] Music
113.In context with Vedic culture, in which of the following 138.Which among the following work was originally called
categories will be kept Gopath? as Jaya Kavya?
[A] Upveda [A] Ramayan
[B] Brahman [B] Mahabharata
[C] Aranyaka [C] Aitreya Brahaman
[D] Upnishada [D] Manu Smriti

114.Gathas are most sacred of the texts of which of the 139.The name of the state Bihar comes from an old name
following faiths? which denotes which of the following?
[A] Zoroastrianism [A] A Buddhist monastery
[B] Jainism [B] A forest
[C] Confucianism [C] A Temple
[D] Buddhism [D] An ancient empire

115.Bring out the Incorrect statement: 140.During end of which of the following period the urban
[A] The officer responsible for the safe custody of land centers of Gangetic planes declined ?
records during the Gupta period was known as Karanika [A] Maurya Period
[B] Fa-Hien came to India during the reign of Chandragupta II [B] Gupta Period
[C] Manusmriti was the first work to recognize the payment [C] Mahjnapadas
of officers by grants of land [D] Magadh Empire
[D] All are correct
141.Who among the following Buddhist Philosophers
116.Who among the following erected Gangaikonda persuaded the Indo Greek King Meander to Accept
Cholapuram ? Buddhism?
[A] Rajraja Chola [A] Asanga
[B] Rajendra Chola I [B] Nagasena
[C] Mahendravarman I [C] Dharmakirti
[D] Gonka I [D] Jambuka

117.Which of the following works credits ‘Pushyabhuti’ as the 142.What was the most prominent reason of arrival of Indo-
founder of the Vardhana dynasty ? Aryans from central Asia , possibly from the south of the
[A] Harshacharita Urals and East of Caspian Sea?
[B] Banskhera Inscription of Harsha [A] They were in search of arable land
[C] Yuan-Chwang [B] They were of Nomadic Culture
[D] Kadambari [C] They were defeated by their Indo European neighbors
[D] They were aware of prosperity of India
118.Which Jain Tirthankar is considered as female by
Shwetambar sect of the Jainism? 144.Which among the following correctly explains Bhikkhunī
[A] 16th Pātimokkha of Buddhism?
[B] 18th [A] Buddhist monks under whose supervision Buddhist nuns
[C] 19th were to live
[D] 20th [B] Special places which were used by Buddhist nuns for
worship
119.Which of the following events happened in AD Era? [C] Special code of conduct for female Buddhist monks or
[A] First Buddhist Council Buddhist nuns
[B] Second Buddhist Council [D] Special book which narrates Jataka story of Buddha
[C] Coronation of Bidusara
[D] Beginning of Saka Era 145.Who among the following professed Suddhadvaita
philosophy?
120.What is the meaning of a Prasati ? [A] Swami Krishnananda
[A] It was an inscription [B] Ramanada
[B] It was a copper Plate [C] Vallabha Acharya
[C] It was a Royal Charter on metal plate [D] Guru Jambheshwar
[D] It was a Eulogy of a King
146.The people from which of the following ancient places
121.Who among the following has been mentioned as were called as Vrishnis?
Maharajadhiraja and a Lion to the Huna Deer by Banabhatta? [A] Mathura
[A] Harshavarshana [B] Dwarka
[B] Prabhakarvardhana [C] Ayodhya
[C] Yashovardhana [D] Gandhar
[D] Grahavarman.
122.At which of the following places Aphsad inscription has 147.The age of Guptas in the Indian History is described as
been found which gives account of later Guptas? Golden Age of Indian History. Which among the following
[A] Bhagalpur options is not a valid reason behind this?
[B] Gaya [A] The age is known for extensive achievements in science,
[C] Bhubneshwar technology, engineering, art, dialectic, literature, logic,
[D] Alwar mathematics, astronomy, religion and philosophy
[B] This age crystallized the common elements of Hindu
123.In which was the following texts of Kalidasa , Sati system Culture
has been mentioned? [C] The age gave birth to eminent people like Kalidasa,
[A] Raghuvamsa Varahmihira, Vatsyana, Arya Bhatta, Vishnu sharma,
[B] Kumārasambhava Gautama, Patanjali etc.
[C] Ṛitusaṃhāra [D] All are valid reasons
[D] Meghadūta
148.Which among the following is also called encyclopedia of
124.Which of the following Chinise rulers built the great wall Buddhism?
of China? [A] Buddhacharita
[A] Pan Chao [B] Mahavibhasa
[B] Pu Yi [C] Milinda Panho
[C] Wang Hsu Tsi [D] Vinayapitaka
[D] Qin Shi Huangv
149.Which among the following dynasty is credited for
125.How the hero of Malvikagnimitra of Kalidasa was related establishing peace in the country after the decline of maurya
to Pushyamitra Sunga? Empire?
[A] His son [A] Pallavas
[B] His grandson [B] Cholas
[C] His father [C] Saatvahanas
[D] His brother [D] Vakatakas

151.Who among the following wrote Priyadarshika? 150.Which among the following is not correctly matched ?
[A] Prabhakarvardhana [A] Yogsutra – Patanjali
[B] Banabhatta [B] Ashtadhyayi – Panini
[C] Harshavardhana [C] Bhashya- Shankara
[D] Yashovardhana [D] Hitopadesha- Vishnu Sharma

152.Who among the following assumed the titles of 176.Hemis festival is dedicated to Lord Padmasambhava (Gur
sakayavanpallavanidusana (destroyer of saka, yavana and Rimpoche) venerated as the representative reincarnate of
pallavas) and Trisamudrapittoyvahana (one whose horses Buddha. In which part of India it is held every year?
had drunk waters from 3 oceans) ? [A] Himachal Pradesh
[A] Gautami Putra satkarni [B] Assam
[B] Simuka [C] Ladakh
[C] Rudra daman I [D] Orissa
[D] Vijaya
177.Which of the following dynasties was founded by Mayur
153.Which among the following is not a correct pair? Sarman?
[A] Ellora Caves – Rastrakuta Rulers [A] Gang
[B] Mahabalipuram – Pallava Rulers [B] Pallava
[C] Khajuraho – Chandellas [C] Kadamba
[D] Elephanta Caves – Mauyra Era [D] Chalukya

154.Four mattas in the four corners of India were founded by 178.Who among the following granted permission to
___? Buddhist King of Ceylon Meghavarman to build a Monastery
[A] Shankaracharya at Bodh Gaya?
[B] Ramanujacharya [A] Chandra gupta Virkramaditya
[C] Bhaskaracharya [B] Samudra Gupta
[D] Madhavacharya [C] Skand Gupta
[D] Kumara Gupta
155.Which among the following Kavya of Sanskrit, deal with
court intrigues & access to power of Chandragupta Maurya? 179.Who among the following erected a monastery stupa at
[A] Mrichhakatika Peshawar ?
[B] Ritusamhara [A] Asoka
[C] Kumarasambhava [B] Kanishka
[D] Mudrarakshahsa [C] Bimbisara
[D] Sri Gupta
156.On which of the following systems of Hindu Philosophy, 180.The 13th Rock edict of Asoka which is longest among all
Shankaracharya wrote commentary in 9th century AD? the rock edicts describes which of the following?
[A] Sankhya [A] Policy of Dhamma
[B] Vaisheshika [B] Kalinga war
[C] Yoga [C] Toleration among sects
[D] Uttarmimansa [D] Purpose of rock edicts

157.Which among the following sites of Indus Valley 181.Which pillar edict of Asoka is longest of all pillars?
Civilization marks the “Absence of Mother goddess figurines” [A] 2nd
? [B] 5th
[A] Lothal [C] 6th
[B] Kalibangan [D] 7th
[C] Rangpur
[D] Harappa 182.Which of the following religious text is written in the
form of questions and answers?
158.Allahabad Pillar Inscription gives a detailed account of [A] Vinaya Pitaka
the reign of which of the following? [B] Sutta Pitaka
[A] Kanishka [C] Abhidhamma Pitaka
[B] Samudra gupta [D] Prakirnas
[C] Kumaragupta
[D] Ashoka 183.In which of the following Buddhist Councils , the
compilation of Dhamma Pitaka and Sutta Pitaka took Place?
159.Which among the following sites of Indus Valley era is [A] 1st
considered as the oldest “Ploughed field” in the world? [B] 2nd
[A] Harappa [C] 3rd
[B] Kalibangan [D] 4th
[C] Lothal
[D] Rangpur 184.Who among the following belonged to Sakya clan of
Kshatriyas?
160.Who among the following are not mentioned in Asokan [A] Gautam Buddha
Inscriptions? [B] Mahavir jain
[A] Cholas [C] Chandragupta Maurya
[B] Satyaputras [D] Rishabhnath
[C] Cheras
[D] Pallavas 185.Which among the following is a ritualistic Veda?
[A] Rigveda
161.Which among the following is the theme of “Katyayana [B] Yajurveda
Srauta sutra”? [C] Samaveda
[A] Cooking in vedic eras [D] Atharvaveda
[B] Geometry
[C] Rules of vedic sacrifices 186.Painted Grey ware” was used in which of the following
[D] Astrology era?
[A] Early Vedic Era
162.What is Ettuthokai? [B] Later Vedic Era
[A] A dynasty during sangam era [C] Harappan Era
[B] A collection of poems [D] None of the above
[C] A series of sports plays during Sangam Era
[D] A writing tool during sangam Era 187.Which among the following was referred to as Buvan
Chakshu in Early vedic era?
163.Which of the following era / communities [A] Earth
represent Jorwe culture? [B] Fire
[A] Vedic Era [C] Water
[B] Chalcolithic Era [D] Moon
[C] Palaeolithic Era
[D] Later vedic Era 188.Which of the following two towns of Indus valley
Civilization were located on the bank of Ghagghar River?
164.Extensive burning of the forest marks which of the [A] Harappa & Rojari
following era? [B] Harappa & Mohen jo Dero
[A] Copper Phase [C] Kalibanga and Banwali
[B] Early Vedic Era [D] Rangpur and Surkotda
[C] Later Vedic Era
[D] Chalcolithic Era
165.Which among the following Chera King is famous for the 189.Which of the following two towns of Indus valley
legends surrounding Kannagi ( he built a temple dedicated to Civilization were located on the bank of Ghagghar River?
Kannagi) and is also known as ” Red Cherra” ? [A] Harappa & Rojari
[A] Karikala [B] Harappa & Mohen jo Dero
[B] Senguttuvan [C] Kalibanga and Banwali
[C] Nedum Cheralathan [D] Rangpur and Surkotda
[D] Elkara
190.We have read that the writing in the Indus valley
166.Preservation of the genealogies of the gods, Risis and Civilization was Boustrophedon. This means that ______?
famous kings, is the duty of the Sutas or bards. Which among [A] It was written left to right
the following says this ? [B] It was written right to left
[A] Vishnu Puran [C] It was written left to right and right to left in alternate
[B] Vayu Puran lines
[C] Skand Puran [D] It was written up to down
[D] Skand Puran
191.At which of the following harappan sites, an Inkpot has
167.Which of the following state is the home to Bharat been discovered
Dynasty? [A] Harappa
[A] Punjab [B] Lothal
[B] Haryana [C] Kalibangan
[C] Gujarath [D] Chanhudaro
[D] Uttar Pradesh
192.Kavi Vatsal was a title assumed by a king belonging to
168.“Manas Khand” which is mentioned in various ancient which of the following dynasties?
hindu scriptures belongs to /refers to which of the following [A] Pushyabhuti
modern states of India? [B] Pallava
[A] Gujarath [C] Maurya
[B] Punjab [D] Satavahana
[C] Himachal Pradesh 193.Which among the following is not correctly matched?
[D] Uttrakhand (Maurya Kings and contemporary Travelers/ Ambassadors )
[A] Chandra Gupta Maurya – Megasthenes
169.Twang is an area in Arunanchal Pradesh in India, [B] Bindusara – Deimakos
recently in news papers. It is world famous for which of the [C] Harshavardhana – Hiuen Tsang
following? [D] All are correct
[A] India China Nathula Pass
[B] India’s largest Buddhist monastery 194.Which of the following was used in house making in
[C] Tibetan Museum Indus Valley Civilization?
[D] School for Buddhist Studies [A] Stone
[B] Brics
170.Ayodhya temples are located on the banks of which of the [C] Wood
following rivers ? [D] Bamboo
[A] Sarayu
[B] Ganga 195.Who was the founder of the Pala Dynasty of Bengal?
[C] Yamuna [A] Dharmapala
[D] Gomti [B] Gopala
[C] Mahendrapala
171.Which among the following statements is incorrect [D] Mahipala
regarding Ajanta Caves?
[A] Paintings of Padmapani and Vajrapani have been found in 196.Which of the following pala ruler founded the University
Ajanta of Vikramsila?
[B] These caves are part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites [A] Devapala,
since 1983 [B] Mahipala I
[C] These paintings are Buddhist , Jain and Hinduism [C] Dharamapala
religious art [D] Gopala
[D] They were rediscovered in 1819
197.Which among the following pairs is NOT correctly
172.During whose reign Gandhāran style of art flourished? matched? (Traveler – During reign of King)
[A] Guptas [A] Megasthenes – Chandragupta Maurya
[B] Hunas [B] Deimachos – Asoka
[C] Satavahanas [C] Hsuan -Tsang – Harshavardhana
[D] Kushans [D] Fa-Hien – Chandragupta II
173.Which among the following kingdom in South India was 198.Partha was the name of which of the following character
known for an excellent Navy ? in Mahabharta?
[A] Pandyas [A] Arjuna
[B] Cholas [B] Bhima
[C] Pallavas [C] Krishna
[D] Chalukyas [D] Yudhisthara

174.Fourth Buddhist Council was held at? 199.Saka Year is how many years behind the Christian Era?
[A] Kapilvastu [A] 50
[B] Kashmir [B] 75
[C] Sarnath [C] 78
[D] Bodhgaya [D] 100

175.During whose reign among the following the Mahayan 200.Bagh caves near Gwalior represent the paintings of
emerged ? which of the following era?
[A] Ashoka [A] Maurya Era
[B] Kanishka [B] Gupta Era
[C] Bimbisara [C] Kushana Era
[D] Harsha [D] Rajput Era