Ancient Indian History - Online Quiz



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Q 1 - In reference to Mauryan Empire, consider the following statements:

1. The city of Taxila revolted twice.

2. Long sea voyages were avoided, as it was not secure.

Choose the correct statement

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Q 2 - The teachings of Mahavira were compiled as …

A - Jain Agamas

B - Acharya Pushpadant

C - Acharya Bhutabali

D - Jain Acharya

Answer : A

Explanation

The sacred scriptures had originally twelve parts.

Q 3 - In reference to Vedic kingdoms, the ruler of ‘Gandhara’ was …

A - Nagnajit

B - Nala

C - Asvapati

D - Aupamanyava

Answer : A

Explanation

Gandhara kingdom was ruled by Nagnajit during the Vedic period.

Q 4 - Who among the following Buddhist monks convinced Asoka to become a Buddhist?

A - Upali

B - Nagasena

C - Upagupta

D - Visnhugupta

Answer : C

Answer : B

Explanation

During the Vedic period, the practice of giving the girl to a man without demanding a bride price was known as Prajapatya.

Q 6 - Which among the following Pillar Edicts of Asoka abolishes sins of harshness?

A - Pillar Edict I

B - Pillar Edict II

C - Pillar Edict III

D - Pillar Edict IX

Answer : C

Explanation

Pillar Edict III abolishes sins of harshness, anger, cruelty, pride, etc.

Answer : A

Q 8 - Which among the following kings is referred as ‘a man of culture?’

A - Chandragupta I

B - Samudragupta

C - Chandragupta II

D - Skandagupta

Answer : B

Explanation

Samudragupta was a patron of learning, a celebrated poet, and a musician.’

Q 9 - Consider the following statements:

1. One of the most important reasons of the downfall of the great civilization was the incursions of Indo-Aryan people.

2. Many of the Indus cities had been ruined because of the natural calamities.

Select the correct answer from the given codes:

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : C

Explanation

The Indo-Aryan invasion and natural calamities were the major reasons of downfall of Harappan civilization.

Q 10 - Which one of the following sites found in Punjab?

A - Surkotada

B - Harappa

C - Mohenjodaro

D - Kalibangan

Answer : B

Explanation

The geographical location of Harappa is Punjab.

Q 11 - Which among the following Rock Edicts of Asoka discusses generosity to Brahmans?

A - Rock Edict I

B - Rock Edict II

C - Rock Edict III

D - Rock Edict IV

Answer : C

Explanation

Rock Edict III issued after 12 years of Asoka’s coronation.

Q 12 - Who among the following Satavahana rulers had written ‘Vrihat Katha?’

A - Gautamiputra Satakarni

B - Simuka

C - Hala

D - Gunadhya

Answer : D

Q 13 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Anga was geographically located in …

A - Bihar

B - Uttar Pradesh

C - Karnataka

D - West Bengal

Answer : A

Explanation

The capital of Anga was Champa.

Q 14 - Which one of the following Indus sites is located at the western end?

A - Ropar

B - Amir

C - Sutkagendor

D - Alamgirpur

Answer : C

Explanation

Sutkagendor was the western most site of Harappan civilization.

Q 15 - In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Horse represents …

A - Rishabhanatha (Adinatha)

B - Ajitanatha

C - Sambhavanatha

D - Abhinandananatha

Answer : C

Explanation

It is represented by golden color.

Answer : C

Explanation

Primarily, it was voluntary, but later it became mandatory.

Q 17 - In reference to Five faces of Shiva, Ishana represents:

A - Western direction

B - Skyward face

C - Eastern direction

D - Southern direction

Answer : C

Explanation

Ishana represents power of the individual consciousness to realize the universal consciousness.

Q 18 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Avanti was geographically located in …

A - Bihar

B - Uttar Pradesh

C - Madhya Pradesh

D - West Bengal

Answer : C

Explanation

The capital of Assaka was Ujjaini.

Q 19 - In reference to Jain Tirthankara, Rhinoceros represents …

A - Pushpadanta

B - Shitalanatha

C - Shreyanasanatha

D - Vasupujya

Answer : C

Explanation

It is represented by golden color.

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

A - Only 1

B - Only 2

C - Both

D - Neither 1 nor 2

Answer : A

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