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Ancient Indian History - Online Quiz
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Answer : A
Explanation
Most likely Western Gangas never patronized Jainism.
Q 2 - Harshavardhana was the king of ………………… dynasty.
Answer : C
Explanation
Harshavardhana ruled between 606 and 647 AD.
Q 3 - The Vedic term ‘Arsa’ refers …
A - Giving the girl to a man after accepting a bride-price
B - Giving the girl to a man without demanding a bride-price
Answer : A
Explanation
During the Vedic period, the practice of giving the girl to a man after accepting a bride price was known as Arsa.
Q 4 - In reference to Buddhist symbolism, the Treasure Vase refers …
Answer : C
Q 5 - In reference to Buddhist symbolism, the Lotus Flower refers …
Answer : A
Q 6 - In reference to Asoka’s edict, fourteen major rock edicts represent …
B - Various principles of Asoka’s Dhamma
Answer : B
Explanation
The fourteen major rock edicts of Asoka discuss about the various principle of Asoka’s Dhamma.
Q 7 - Who among the following had led the foundation of Nalanda University?
Answer : A
Explanation
Nalanda University is located in Badagaon, Bihar.
Q 8 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Surasena was geographically located in …
Answer : B
Explanation
Besides, Uttar Pradesh, Surasena also covered the regions of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh. Its capital was at Mathura.
Q 9 - Which among the following rivers is not mentioned in Rig Veda?
Answer : D
Q 10 - In reference to Vedic period, Indra, Varuna, and Soma were the Gods of …
Answer : C
Explanation
During the Vedic period, Indra, Varuna, and Soma were the gods of Kashatriyas.
Q 11 - In reference to Megasthenes’ work regarding the status women, consider the following statements:
1. Women had liberty of widow marriage.
2. Women had liberty of divorce.
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : C
Q 12 - In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Shankha (conch) represents …
Answer : B
Explanation
It is represented by black color.
Q 13 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Kashi was geographically located in …
Answer : B
Explanation
Kashi was located around the present Varanasi city.
Answer : B
Explanation
Chola Kingdom was the part of Sangam Age.
Q 15 - In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Padma represents …
Answer : B
Explanation
It is represented by red color.
Q 16 - In reference to Gupta period, Uparikara refers?
A - King’s customary share in total agricultural produce
B - Villagers periodically supplied flowers, fruits, etc. to king
Answer : D
Q 17 - In reference to Tibetan Buddhism, the color blue indicates …
Answer : D
Explanation
The dark blue refers enlightenment and awakening.
Q 18 - Consider the following statements:
1. Hiuen-Tsang discussed about two most celebrated events of Harsha’s reign namely the assemblies at Kannauj and at Prayaga.
2. The Kannauj assembly (643 AD) was held to popularize the Mahayana sect of Buddhism and the Prayaga assembly was held (643-644) to celebrate religious festivals.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Q 19 - Consider the following statements:
1. The fourth Buddhist council was held at two places.
2. The first (fourth) Buddhist council was held in the 1st century BC, in Sri Lanka and the second one was held by the Sarvastivada school, in Kashmir, India around the 1st century AD.
Choose the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : C
Q 20 - Consider the following statements:
1. Rig Vedic women had permission to study the Vedas.
2. Some Rig Vedic women also composed Vedic hymns.
Choose the correct statements