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Ancient Indian History | Set 2

1. Who were the patrons of Sangama Literature?

Correct : C. Pandyas

2. Which among the following chronology is correct regarding four samvatas'?

Correct : A. Gupta-Gregorian-Hizri-Saka

3. The home of Gargi, Maitrey, and Kapila was at -

Correct : D. Mithila

4. Who, according to the Buddhists is believed to be the next incarnation of Gautam Buddha?

Correct : B. Maitreya

5. Who is hailed as the “God of Medicine" by the practitioners of Ayurveda?

Correct : C. Dhanwantari

6. Which was the only Indus site with an artificial brick dockyard?

Correct : A. Lothal

7. 'Bull' in Buddhism is associated with which event of Buddha's life?

Correct : A. Birth

8. Which of the following would be the most accurate description of the Mauryan Monarchy under Ashoka?

Correct : A. Enlightened despotism

9. Which event brought about a profound change in Ashoka's administrative policy?

Correct : B. The Kalinga War

10. The monk who influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism was -

Correct : B. Upagupta

11. Seleucus Nicator was defeated -

Correct : B. Chandragupta Maurya

12. The striking feature of the Indus Valley Civilization was -

Correct : A. Urban Civilization

13. Which language was mostly used for the propagation of Buddhism?

Correct : C. Pali

14. The Hoyasala's capital was -

Correct : C. Dwarasamudra

15. The Harappans were the earliest people to produce -

Correct : C. Cotton

16. In which language were the Buddhist- texts 'Pitakas' composed?

Correct : C. Pali

17. Who was called India's Napoleon because of his victories?

Correct : D. Samudragupta

18. Who defeated Harshavardhan on the banks of Narmada?

Correct : B. Pulakesin II

19. During whose reign did the Gandhara School of Art blossom?

Correct : C. Kanishka

20. The Chola kings were ruling over -

Correct : A. Tamil Nadu

21. Which one of the following Vedas contains sacrificial formulae?

Correct : C. YajurVeda

22. When did the best productions of Gandhara sculpture appear?

Correct : B. Kushan period

23. What is the first sermon of Buddha called as?

Correct : B. Dhammachakkapabattanasutta

24. Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha together are known as -

Correct : A. Triratna

25. During which of the following periods of Indian History did the Kshatriyas have distinct identity?

Correct : A. Age of the Buddha

26. Which of the following countries has asked India to return the famous 'Dancing Girl' statue from Mohenjodaro?

Correct : D. Pakistan

27. Who is the founder of Jainism in India?

Correct : B. Mahavira

28. Who compiled the tales of The Panchatantra"?

Correct : C. Vishnu Sharma

29. Which of the Kushana ruler patronised Buddhism?

Correct : C. Kanishka

30. Which of the following was the early capital of the Rashtrakutas?

Correct : B. Ellora

31. Whose army did Alexander, the Greek ruler confront on the banks of the river Jhelum?

Correct : D. Porus

32. Ajanta Caves were built during period of -

Correct : A. Gupta

33. The term 'Upanishad' literally implies -

Correct : C. Sitting near

34. Who was called Lichchavi Dau2 hitra?

Correct : A. Chandragupta I

35. The seashore temple at Mahaba lipuram was built by -

Correct : B. Narasimha Varman I

36. Coins made of metal first a peared in -

Correct : C. Age of the Buddha

37. Both Jainism and Buddhism has no faith in -

Correct : C. caste system

38. Buddhism in Nepal was introduced during the reign of -

Correct : B. Ashoka

39. Chinese pilgrim who visited India during Harsha Vardhan's period was -

Correct : D. Hiuen Tsang

40. Who, among the following, was not a part of the Mauryan dynasty?

Correct : A. Ajatsatru

41. After Alexander's death the Eastern part of his empire came under -

Correct : A. Seleucus Nicator

42. Harshvardhana was defeated by -

Correct : B. Pulakesin II

43. The illustrious names of Aryab hatta and Varahamihir are associated with the age of the -

Correct : A. Guptas

44. Which dynasty succeeded the Chalukyas in Western India?

Correct : D. Rashtrakutas

45. Which rulers built the Ellora Tem?

Correct : C. Rashtrakuta

46. Which area of India was known as Avantika in ancient times?

Correct : D. Malwa

47. Who among the following were contemporaries of Kanishka?

Correct : B. Nagarjuna, Asvagosha, Vasumitra

48. Who were the first kings to issue gold coins in India?

Correct : B. Indo-Greeks

49. Who established Mahabalipuram?

Correct : A. Pallava

50. The First Tirthankara of the Jains was -

Correct : D. Rishabha

51. The great silk-route to the Indians was opened by:

Correct : A. Kanishka

52. The subject-matter of Ajanta Paintings pertains to -

Correct : B. Buddhism

53. Up to where did Chandragupta Maurya's empire extend in the north-west?

Correct : B. Indus river

54. Prince Ellara conquered Sri Lanka in the second century BC With which of the following dynasties of Dravida ruler was he associated?

Correct : B. Chola

55. Lothal is a site where dockyards of which of the following civilization were found?

Correct : A. Indus Valley

56. Buddha' means

Correct : A. The Enlightened one

57. Which of the following was NOTcomposed by Harshavadhana?

Correct : A. Harshacharita

58. The early Buddhist scriptures were composed in:

Correct : B. Pali texts

59. In Mohanjadaro, the largest building is:

Correct : B. a granary

60. Sangam Age is associated with the history of -

Correct : C. Tamil Nadu

61. Who was the court poet of Harsha?

Correct : C. Banabhatta

62. Chalukya king Pulakesin-Il was defeated by -

Correct : A. Mahendra Varman-I

63. Greek- Roman Art has found a place in

Correct : D. Buddhist Art.

64. The Pallavas ruled from -

Correct : A. Kanchipuram

65. The Gandhara style of sculpture, during the Kushan period is a combination of

Correct : D. Indo-Greek style

66. The Gupta Saka was founded by -

Correct : A. Chandra Gupta, the First

67. The language from which the term 'India' is derived is -

Correct : C. Persian

68. Which of the following is not the "Tri Ratna" of Jainism?

Correct : C. Right view

69. The caves of Ajanta and Ellora belonged to -

Correct : B. Buddhists

70. Subject matter which Manu Smriti deals with is related to -

Correct : C. Law

71. Mahavira's first disciple was -

Correct : D. Jamali

72. Vardhman Mahavir is also known as -

Correct : A. Jena

73. The Sage who is said to have Ary anised South India, was -

Correct : C. Agastya

74. The origin of Indian music can be traced to which of the following Vedic Samhitas?

Correct : B. Samaveda

75. Who amongst the following also had the name 'Devanama Piyadassi'?

Correct : A. Mauryan King Ashoka

76. Which was the backbone of Indus Economy?

Correct : A. Agriculture

77. The author of 'Arthashastra' was a contemporary of -

Correct : B. Chandragupta Maurya

78. Which one of the following was the book written by Amoghvarsha the Rashtrakuta King?

Correct : D. Kavirajamarga

79. Find the odd one:

Correct : C. Vishnu Purana

80. Which Indian rular fought the Kalinga War?

Correct : D. Ashoka

81. What is the Mehrauli Pillar in the complex of Qutub Minar primarily famous for?

Correct : C. Excellent quality steel

82. Which script was used in Ashoka's inscriptions?

Correct : A. Brahmi

83. Who among the following was the court physician of Kanishka?

Correct : C. Charaka

84. Name the Republic which was a confederacy of tribes in the 6th century B.C.

Correct : B. Vatji

85. Who built the Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora?

Correct : C. Krishna I

86. Ashok spread Buddhism all over India and Ceylon by -

Correct : B. Sending the Dharma Mahamatras

87. Which one of the following is not included in the 'Eight Fold Path of Buddhism?

Correct : C. Right Desire

88. Name the temple in Indonesia where scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharatha are depicted.

Correct : A. Borobudur

89. Who among the following was the pioneer of Yoga?

Correct : A. Patanjali

90. Vaishakha Poornima has a great significance because it was on this day -

Correct : D. All of the above

91. The greatest Kushan leader who got converted to Buddhism was -

Correct : C. Kanishka

92. The Ajanta pantings belong to the -

Correct : D. Gupta period

93. Where is the Lingaraja Temple located?

Correct : C. Bhubaneswar

94. The caste system of India was created for -

Correct : D. occupational division of labour

95. Which of the following is not one of the animals carved on the Sarnath Pillar?

Correct : B. Deer

96. Where do you find the temple of Angkor Wat?

Correct : C. In Cambodia

97. Harshavardhana organized his religious assembly at -

Correct : B. Prayag

98. Which of the following Craftsmanship was not practiced by the Aryans?

Correct : D. Blacksmith

99. The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?

Correct : A. Satavahanas

100. The most important text of Vedic mathematics is -

Correct : C. Sulva Sutras