Important Quiz on Ancient History Quiz for UPSC,PSC,Railways,Banking and other competitive exams.
Q 1 – Consider the following statements:
- The most popular deity of Sangam period was Murugan.
- Murugan is also named as Karthikeya, the son of Lord Siva.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A – Only 1
B – Only 2
C – Both
D – Neither 1 nor 2
2.Q 2 – Uttara Mimamsa philosophy belongs to …
A – Shebari Svamin
B – Gaudapada
C – Ishvarakrishan
D – Vyasa
Q 3 – In reference to the Vedic period, which one of the following assemblies was related the election of the tribal chief?
A – Vidata
B – Sabha
C – Gana
D – Samiti
Q 4 – Consider the following statements:
- Milind-Panha is written by Nagasen.
- Milind-Panha is originally written in Pali language.
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:
A – Only 1
B – Only 2
C – Both
D – Neither 1 nor 2
Q 5 – In reference to Vedic period, the term ‘Aranya’ refers …
A – Buffalo
B – Camel
C – Elephant
D – Wild animal
Q 6 – Which among the following sources says that the Mauryas were from Sudra varna?
A – Western literature
B – Purvas
C – Jatakas
D – Puranas
Q 7 – In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Goat represents …
A – Kunthunatha
B – Aranatha
C – Mallinatha
D – Munisuvrata
Q 8 – Rudradaman was a ………… king.
A – Saka
B – Satavahana
C – Kanva
D – Kushan
Q 9 – Who among the following had written Mrichchakatika?
A – Panini
B – Sudraka
C – Surdas
D – Tenali Rama Krishna
Q 10 – Which one of the following is the most authentic source to determine the Indus period?
A – Radiocarbon dating
B – Indus inscription
C – Finding of Mesopotamian goods at Indus sites
D – Finding of Indus goods in Mesopotamia
Q 11 – In reference to Buddhist symbolism, the Conch shell refers …
A – Thoughts
B – Knowledge
C – Inexhaustible treasure and wealth
D – Crown
Q 12 – In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Goose represents …
A – Sumatinatha
B – Padmaprabha
C – Suparshvanatha
D – Chandraprabha
Q 13 – Vasara style of architecture was prevalent in …
A – South India
B – North India
C – West India
D – East India
Q 14 – In reference to Sangam period, consider the following statements:
- Most likely there was well defined varna system.
- There were chiefly two classes in Tamil Society – one who tilted the lands themselves and those who got it tilted by others.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A – Only 1
B – Only 2
C – Both
D – Neither 1 nor 2
Q 15 – In reference to Vedic age, the term Suta refers …
A – Chamberlain
B – Charioteer
C – Crowned queen
D – Advisor
Q 16 – Who among the following Gupta rulers had issued the silver coins?
A – Chandragupta I
B – Samudragupta
C – Chandragupta II
D – Skandagupta
Q 17 – The evidence of rice husk has been found at …
A – Harappa
B – Mohenjo-Daro
C – Chanhudaro
D – Rangpur
Q 18 – Consider the following statements:
- The Harappan people used burnt bricks extensively.
- Stones were not easily available around the Harappan sites.
Select the correct answer from the given codes:
A – Only 1
B – Only 2
C – Both
D – Neither 1 nor 2
Q 19 – In reference to Indian Philosophy, who is the founder of PurvaMimansa?
A – Kapial
B – Patanjali
C – Jaimini
D – Uluka Kanada
Q 20 – In reference to Buddhism, consider the following statements:
- The Buddhist monks were forbidden the use of garlands, perfume, and other items of self-beautification.
- The norms for the nun were even more strict.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A – Only 1
B – Only 2
C – Both
D – Neither 1 nor 2
Ans1.C, 2B 3 D. 4.C 5 D 6D 7A 8A 9B 10A 11A 12 A 13A 14B 15B 16C 17D 18C 19C 20 C