GK MCQ (English)

GK MCQ questions on Vijaynagara and Bahmani Kingdoms for preparation of competitive exams. Question Answer from previous year exam question paper of UPSC, SSC, Bank, UPSSSC.

Qns 1 : Which among the following was the first dynasty of Vijayanagara?
(a) Hoysala dynasty
(b) Sangama dynasty
(c) Suluva dynasty
(d) Tuluva dynasty

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Qns 2 : Which among the following title was adopted by Deva Raya-II?
(a) Gajabetegara
(b) Andhara Bhoja
(c) Dakshinapati
(d) Abhinav Bhoja

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Qns 3 : Which among the following Vijayanagara ruler patronised the Madhwa saint Sripadaraya and Kannada poet Kavi Linga?
(a) Saluva Narasimha
(b) Immadi Narasimha
(c) Deva Raya II
(d) Krishnadeva Raya

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Qns 4 : Who was the founder of Tuluva dynasty?
(a) Narasu Nayak
(b) Immadi Narasimha
(c) Vira Narasimha
(d) None of the above

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Qns 5 : Which city was founded by Krishnadeva Raya?
(a) Warangal
(b) Nagalapur
(c) Udayagiri
(d) Khandragiri

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Qns 6 : Who got the monumental Rayagopurams in front of the temples at Hampi, Tiruvannamalai, Chidambaram, Sri Rangam, Tirupati etc constructed?
(a) Vidyaranya
(b) Krishnadeva Raya
(c) Harihara
(d) Rajaraja

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Qns 7 : Who among the ruler of Vijayanagar empire after successful campaign against Bahmani kingdom adopted the title “establisher of the Yavana Kingdom”?
(a) Krishnadeva Raya
(b) Saluva Narasimha
(c) Deva Raya II
(d) Achyuta Raya

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Qns 8 : Krishnadeva raya’s Amuktamalyada is a work on
(a) his political ideas.
(b) public administration.
(c) administration of justice and foreign affairs.
(d) All of the above

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Qns 9 : Which of the following are true about Krishnadeva Raya?
(a) He was known as Andhra Bhoja.
(b) He authored ‘Amuktamalyada’ book on polity in Telugu and also a Sanskrit drama called ‘Jambavati Kalyanam’.
(c) His court has adorned by eight celebrated poets called ‘ashtadiggajas’
(d) All of the above

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Qns 10 : The Vijayanagara Empire received its death blow at the battle of
(a) Talikota in 1565
(b) Panipat in 1661
(c) Talikota in 1665
(d) Raichur in 1510

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Qns 11 : The Battle of Talikota was fought between
(a) Akbar and Sultan of Malwa.
(b) Vijayanagara and the Bahmani Kingdom
(c) Vijayanagara and combined forces of Bijapur, Ahmadnagar and Golconda.
(d) Sher Shah and Humayun.

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Qns 12 : Who among the following was the last dynasty of Vijayanagara Empire?
(a) Saluva dynasty
(b) Tuluva dynasty
(c) Aravidu dynasty
(d) Sangama dynasty

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Qns 13 : Who among the following travellers was from Italy and visited Vijayanagar Kingdom in the fifteenth century?
(a) Nikitin
(b) Fa-Hien
(c) Bernier
(d) Nicolo Conti

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Qns 14 : Which one of the following pairs of travellers and their nationality is not correctly matched? [NDA 2019]
(a) Ibn Battuta – Moroccan
(b) Duarte Barbosa – Protuguese
(c) Jean Baptiste Tavernier – Dutch
(d) Niccolao Manucci – Venetian

Qns 15 : The ruins of Vijayanagara (Hampi) were brought to public light in the year 1800 by the following surveyor and engineer.
(a) James Prinsep
(b) Colin Mackenzie
(c) James Rennell
(d) Charles Metcalf

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Qns 16 : The rulers of Vijaynagar promoted
(a) Hindi, Marathi and Sanskrit
(b) Malayalam, Tamil and Sanskrit
(c) Tamil, Telugu and Sanskrit
(d) Telugu, Urdu and Sanskrit

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Qns 17 : Which of the following temples is an example of wall inscription on which stories of Ramayana and Mahabharat are inscribed?
(a) Tadapatri
(b) Varadraja
(c) Parvati
(d) Vithalswami

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Qns 18 : The term ‘Amaram’ in the Vijayanagar Empire stood for
(a) Grants given to the Brahamanas
(b) Military grants
(c) Grants given to scholar and poets
(d) Grants given to the widows and the poor

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Qns 19 : Consider the following statements about Vijayanagar Empire.
I. Vijaynagar was noted for its markets dealing in spices, textiles and precious stones.
II. Krishnadeva Raya’s rule was characterised by the strain within the imperial structure.
III. The amara-nayakas were military commanders who were given territories to be governed by the Rayas.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) Only III
(b) I and II
(c) I and III
(d) All of these

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Qns 20 : Which of the following was the first capital of the Bahmani Kingdom?
(a) Bidar
(b) Gulbarga
(c) Daultabad
(d) Hussainabad

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Qns 21 : In how many provinces did Bahmani kingdom under Alaudin Hasan was divided?
(a) Four
(b) Five
(c) Eight
(d) Two

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Qns 22 : Who was the ruler of Golconda when Aurangzeb seized the fort of
Golconda in 1687?
(a) Abul Hasan Qutb Shah
(b) Sikandar Adil Shah
(c) Ali Adil Shah II
(d) Shayasta Khan

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Qns 23 : The famous Gol Gumbaz of Bijapur was built by which among the following Deccan Sultan?
(a) Mohammad Adil Shah
(b) Mahmud Gawan
(c) Yusuf Adil Shah
(d) Ismail Adil Shah

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Qns 24 : The world famous Koh-i-Noor diamond was excavated from the mines of
(a) Odisha
(b) Chota nagpur
(c) Bijapur
(d) Golconda

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Qns 25 : The Bahmani architecture in the Deccan is marked by its distinct originality and independent style. Which of the following statements about Bahmani architecture are correct?
I. It derived its elements from the architectural styles of the Delhi Sultanate and that of distant Persia.
II. The forts built by the Bahmanis were undoubtedly the greatest monuments far exceeding any of the same period in Europe.
III. Bahmani architecture did reflect harmonious blend of both Hindi and Islamic styles.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) I, II and III
(b) II and III
(c) I and III
(d) I and II

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Sangam Age / Period History GK MCQ in for the practice of UPSC, SSC competitive exams. The objective questioned in English are sourced from the previous year exam question paper of various entrance and government jobs examinations.

Sangam Period MCQ

Qns 1 : The word ‘Sangam’ is associated in Tamil history with
(a) The literature produced during the reign of the great Pallava Dynasty of Kanchi.
(b) The poems written in praise of the Pandyan kings of the early Christian Era.
(c) The court poetry of China kings who were famous for patronising artists.
(d) A college or Assembly (literary academy) of Tamil scholar held under the royal patronage of Pandyan king at Madurai.

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Qns 2 : The most popular God of the Tamil during the Sangam age was
(a) Indra
(b) Murugan
(c) Varuna
(d) Tirumal

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Qns 3 : In the context of South India, Cave script means

(a) Undeciphered graffiti marks
(b) Tamil Brahmi
(c) Tamil Grantha
(d) Pallava Grantha

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Qns 4 : ‘Tirukural’ forms part of

(a) Pattupattu
(b) Kilkanakku
(c) Melkanakku
(d) Ettutogal

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Qns 5 : Who among the following was the author of the Tamil Ramayanam or Ramavataram?

(a) Kamban
(b) Kuttan
(c) Nannaya
(d) Tikkana

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Qns 6 : In Sangam literature ‘Tolkapiyyam’ is a text of

(a) Tamil Poetry
(b) Tamil Grammar
(c) Tamil Architecture
(d) Tamil Polity

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Qns 7 : Who among the following are known for their Telugu translation of the Mahabharata?
I. Kamban
II. Kuttan
III. Nannayya
IV. Tikkana
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) III and IV
(d) IV and I

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Qns 8 : Which river is praised in the fifth century Tamil epic, Silappadikaram?

(a) Cauvery
(b) Godavari
(c) Saraswati
(d) Ganges

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Qns 9 : Who is the author of Manimekalai?

(a) Kovalan
(b) Sathanar
(c) Ilango Adigal
(d) Tirutakkatevar

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Qns 10 : Which of the following are the characters of the epic ‘Manimekalai’?
I. Udayakumara
II. Sudhamati
III. Kural
IV. Adikal
Codes
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I, III and IV

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Qns 11 : Where was the capital of Sangam period Chola located?

(a) Kaveripattinam
(b) Madurai
(c) Uraiyur
(d) Cochin

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Qns 12 : The protracted Civil War between two Chola chieftains Nalankili and Nedunkilli, were mentioned by which poet?

(a) Kamban
(b) Kuttan
(c) Nannay
(d) Kovur Kilar

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Qns 13 : “In a space in which an elephant could lie, one can produce enough grain to feed seven”. This was stated in Sangam poems for which of the following Kingdom?

(a) Chola
(b) Chera
(c) Pandyas
(d) Rashtrakutas

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Qns 14 : Where was the capital of Chera Kingdom?

(a) Puhar
(b) Kaveripattinam
(c) Karaikal
(d) Vanjji

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Qns 15 : ‘Paripadal’ mentions a Chera king as a renowned musician. He was

(a) Cheraman urmporai
(b) Killivalavn
(c) Udiyangeral
(d) Attanatti

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Qns 16 : Consider the following statements.
I. Senguttuvan, the son of Imayavaramban was the contemporary of Yajna Sri Satkarni.
II. The Silappadikaram gives a detailed account of the exploits of Senguttuvan.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II

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Qns 17 : Ginger and cinnamon were produced in large quantities in the Pandya country is mentioned by
(a) Megasthenes
(b) Ptolemy
(c) Ibn Saud
(d) Marco Polo

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Qns 18 : According to Sangam texts, the terms Kon, Ko and Mannan were attributed to which of the following?

(a) Prime Minister
(b) Revenue Minister
(c) Commander of the Army
(d) King

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Qns 19 : Match the following.

Codes
     A B C D 
(a) 1 2 3 4 
(b) 2 1 4 3
(c) 4 3 2 1 
(d) 1 2 3 4

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Qns 20 : Who were ‘Umanar’ in the Sangam Age?

(a) The retailers in salt
(b) Military commanders
(c) Shopkeepers
(d) Agriculturists

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Qns 21 : Which one of the following document gives evidence of a temple of Augustus at Muziris in South India?

(a) Periplus of the Erythraean Sea
(b) Nearchus
(c) Genealogical tables
(d) Sangam literature

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Qns 22 : The term ‘Yavanpriya’ mentioned in ancient Sanskrit text denoted

(a) a fine variety of Indian Muslim
(b) irory
(c) Damsels sent to the Greek Court for dance performance
(d) pepper

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Qns 23 : From the excavations of which ancient site, information has been gathered regarding brisk trade relations between India and Rome, during the early centuries of Christian era.

(a) Madurai
(b) Tamralipti
(c) Tondi
(d) Arikamedu

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Qns 24 : Which one of the following ports was known as Poduke to the author of the ‘Periplus of the Erythraean Sea.’

(a) Arikamedu
(b) Taniralipti
(c) Korkai
(d) Barbaricum

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Qns 25 : Amphora jar is a

(a) perforated jar
(b) tall double handle jar
(c) painted grey jar
(d) black and red ware jar

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Qns 26 : Consider the following statements.
I. In the Sangam age, the exchange was based on a kind of barter system.
II. There were certain fixed points of exchange called ‘avanam’.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
(a) Only I
(b) Both I and II
(c) Only II
(d) Neither I nor II

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Qns 27 : Match the following.

Codes
    A B C D 
(a) 4 2 1 3 
(b) 1 3 4 2
(c) 3 1 4 2 
(d) 4 1 2 3

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Qns 28 : Which one of the following objects of Roman manufacture has been most abundantly found in India?

(a) Pot sherds
(b) Bronze icons
(c) Lamps
(d) Coins

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Qns 29 : Which of the following Tamil text has been called ‘Laghuveda’?

(a) Nandhikalambagam
(b) Kalingattuparani
(c) Periyarpuranam
(d) Kural

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Qns 30 : In the Battle of Venni, whom did the Chola king, Karikala defeat?

(a) Pandyas and Cheras
(b) Satvahanas and Sakas
(c) Pallavas and Cheras
(d) Pandyas and Bactrians

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Early Medieval Period (800-1200 CE) MCQs : History GK Objective questions in English for the preparation of UPSC, SSC, Competitive exams.

Early Medieval Period : GK MCQs

Qns 1 : Who was the real founder of Pratihara Empire?

(a) Vatsraja
(b) Mahendrapala I
(c) Mahendrapala II
(d) Mahipala

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Qns 2 : Al-Masudi, an Arabian traveller, came to India, in the reign of which of the following ruler?

(a) Nagabhatta III
(b) Gopal
(c) Amoghvarsh
(d) Mahipala I

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Qns 3 : Which of the following was the greatest ruler of Gahadavala dynasty?

(a) Mahendrapal
(b) Govindachandra
(c) Chandradev
(d) None of the above

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Qns 4 : Dhangdev was the ruler of which dynasty?

(a) Chandelas of Jejakabhukti
(b) Parmar of Malwa
(c) Kalchuri of Mahishmati
(d) Kalchuri of Tripuri

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Qns 5 : Which ruler has been called as ‘Kaviraja’ in one of his inscription?

(a) Pratihara Ruler Mihirbhoj
(b) Paramara Ruler Bhoj
(c) Pala Ruler Dharmpal
(d) Chalukya Ruler Kumarpa

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Qns 6 : The great Jain scholar Hemchandra adorned the court of

(a) Amoghavarsha
(b) Kumarapala
(c) Jaysimha Siddharaja
(d) Vidhyadhara

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Qns 7 : ‘Rajatarangini’ written by Kalhana is associated with which of the following?

(a) Chandragupta’s reign
(b) Anthology of Lyrics
(c) History of Kashmir
(d) Reign of Krishna Deva Raya

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Qns 8 : One consistent feature found in the history of Southern India was the growth of small regional kingdoms rather than large empires because of

(a) The absence of minerals like iron.
(b) Too many divisions in the social structure.
(c) The absence of vast areas of fertile land.
(d) The scarcity of manpower.

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Qns 9 : Consider the following statements about the Rashtrakuta Empire.
I. It was founded by Dantidurga by overthrowing the Chalukyas of Vatapi (Badami) and the capital was fixed at Manyakheta.
II. The Rashtrakuta kings, Dhruva, Govinda III and Indra III invaded North India.
III. The king Amoghvarsha, wrote ‘Kavirajamaraga’, the earliest Kannada book on poetics.
IV. The king Krishna I, built the Kailash (Shiva) temple at Ellora.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) Only I
(b) II and III
(c) I and IV
(d) All of these

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Qns 10 : The Sanskrit poet and dramatist Kalidasa finds a mention in

(a) Aihole inscription of Pulkeshin II.
(b) Gwalior inscription of Mihir Bhoja.
(c) Karmadanda Sivalinga inscription of Kumaragupta I.
(d) Mathura Pillar inscription of Chandragupta II

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Qns 11 : Who was the founder of Chalukyas of Vengi?

(a) Bhanuvardhan
(b) Vishnuvardhan
(c) Vijayaditya I
(d) Pulkeshin IV

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Qns 12 : The Chola Era was famous for

(a) Religious development
(b) Village assemblies
(c) Warfare with Rashtrakutas
(d) Trade from Sri Lanka

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Qns 13 : Who assumed the title of ‘Gangaikondachola’?

(a) Rajendra I
(b) Rajaraja I
(c) Rajadhiraja I
(d) Kulotunga I

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Qns 14 : What was the occasion for the building of a new capital near the mouth of the Cauveri called Gangaikonda Cholapuram by Rajendra I ?

(a) His victory over the Western Gangas.
(b) Successful conclusion of his campaign against the Eastern Gangas of Odisha.
(c) The performance of an Ashvamedha yajna after his all round victories.
(d) The successful campaign of his armies in North India.

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Qns 15 : Which one of the following is a special feature of the Chola Polity?

(a) Autonomous village panchayats.
(b) Division of kingdom into the mandalas.
(c) Monarchical system.
(d) Enlightened Council of Ministers.

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Qns 16 : What was the administrative innovation introduced by Rajaraja?

(a) He abolished tolls, control and local taxes on merchandise.
(b) He made it a practice to send only the members of the royal household as viceroys of the provinces.
(c) He introduced the system of associating the yuvaraja with the administration of the country.
(d) He abolished the Council of Ministers and replaced it with a body consisting of representatives of village assemblies.

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Qns 17 : Consider the following statements about Rajaraja.
I. The economic motive behind his conquest of Cheras, Pandyas and Sri Lanka was to bring the trade with South-East Asian countries under his control and open the sea routes to China.
II. His greatest historical contribution was that he introduced the tradition of beginning the Chola epigraphs with historical introductions.
III. In the field of agrarian and fiscal administration, he introduced the system of auditing of the accounts of the village assemblies and other local bodies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) I and III
(d) All of these

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Qns 18 : The Pala, Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas fought for control over which city?

(a) Ujjain
(b) Patliputra
(c) Kannauj
(d) Kaushamb

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Qns 19 : Which of the following was not one of the feudal obligations of the feudatories to the overlord?

(a) Attendance at court and payment of tribute to the overlord.
(b) For smaller feudatories, permission from the king for any changes in the administration of their property.
(c) Maintenance of a specified number of troops and payment of tribute of the king.
(d) Permission of the king for matrimonial alliances.

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Qns 20 : Consider the following statements :
I. Bhukti was one of the administrative unit during early medieval period.
II. Vishyas were the topmost administrative unit in hierarchy.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II

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Qns 21 : Which one of the following is not true about the Varna/Caste situation during the early medieval India?

(a) The number of castes increased manifold.
(b) The guilds of artisans were gradually hardened into castes for lack of mobility post Gupta times.
(c) The absorption of the tribal people added to the variety of the Shudras and so called mixed castes.
(d) The distance between the Vaishyas and Shudras increased during this period.

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Qns 22 : Match the following.

Codes
    A B C D 
(a) 1 2 3 4 
(b) 2 1 3 4
(c) 1 3 2 4 
(d) 4 3 2 1

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Qns 23 : Which of the following did not form a part of the donations made to the temple?

(a) Money
(b) Slaves
(c) Livestock
(d) Hand

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Qns 24 : Which of the following statements is true in the early medieval period?

(a) There was expansion of Buddhism.
(b) There was a revival and expansion of Hinduism.
(c) Islam made major inroads.
(d) Jainism disappeared completely.

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Qns 25 : Assertion (A) Jainism in early medieval India received a setback.
Reason (R) The decline of internal trade in early medieval India hit the trading community hard.
Codes
(a) A and R both are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true

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Qns 26 : Where is the famous Virupakasha temple located?

(a) Bhadrachalam
(b) Chidambaram
(c) Hampi
(d) Srikalahasi

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Qns 27 : The tallest among all early medieval temple of India is

(a) Nataraja temple at Chidambaram.
(b) Brihadeswara temple at Tanjore.
(c) Vithalswamy temple at Hampi.
(d) The great temple at Sriangam.

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Qns 28 : Sun temple is situated at

(a) Puri
(b) Khajuraho
(c) Konark
(d) Gaya

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Qns 29 : Who among the following were famous jurists of medieval India?
I. Vijnanesvara
II. Hemadri
III. Rajhasekhara
IV. Jimutavahana

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
(a) I, II and III
(b) II, III and IV
(c) I, II and IV
(d) I and IV

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Qns 30 : Match the following.

Codes
    A B C D 
(a) 1 2 3 4 
(b) 3 2 4 1
(c) 1 3 2 4 
(d) 3 4 2 1

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The Gupta and the Post-Gupta Period Empire MCQ for Competitive exams. The Gupta Age objective question answer in English are selected from the previous year exam question paper of UPSC, SSC CGL, CHSL and UPSSSC PET.

Gupta Empire MCQ

Qns 1 : Ajanta caves were built during period of

(a) Gupta
(b) Kushana
(c) Maurya
(d) Chalukya

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Qns 2 : Who is called the Napoleon of Ancient India?

(a) Chandragupta Maurya
(b) Pushyamitra
(c) Kanishka
(d) Samudragupta

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Qns 3 : The Gupta Emperor who defeated the ‘Hunas’ was

(a) Samudragupta
(b) Chandragupta-II
(c) Skandagupta
(d) Ramagupta

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Qns 4 : Which Gupta ruler had issued the largest varieties of coins?

(a) Chandragupta
(b) Kumaragupta
(c) Chandragupta
(d) Samudragupta

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Qns 5 : With reference to the history of India, the terms ‘Kulyavapa‘ and ‘Dronavapa‘ denote

(a) Measurement of land
(b) Coins of different monetary value
(c) Classification of urban land
(d) Religious rituals

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Qns 6 : Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?

(a) Swapnavasavadatta
(b) Malvikagnimitra
(c) Meghaduta
(d) Ratnavali

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Qns 7 : The ancient Indian Play Mudrarakshasa of Vishakhadatta has its subject on

(a) A conflict between Gods and Demons of ancient Hindu lore.
(b) A romantic story of an aryan prince and a tribal woman.
(c) The story of the power struggle between two Aryan tribes.
(d) The court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta Maurya.

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Qns 8 : Which of the following drama was not written by Kalidas?

(a) Malvikagnimitram
(b) Abhigyan Shakuntalam
(c) Kumarasambhavam
(d) Janaki Haranam

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Qns 9 : Which one of the following literary works did not belong to the Gupta period?

(a) Abhijnana shakuntalam
(b) Amarakosha
(c) Charaka Samhita
(d) Mrichakatika

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Qns 10 : Which of the following classical works of literature were written during the Gupta era?
I. Amarkosh
II. Kamasutra
III. Meghadutta
IV. Madrarakshasa
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I, II and III only
(d) I, II, III and IV

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Qns 11 : Among the four works mentioned below which one is encyclopedic in nature?

(a) Amarakosha
(b) Siddhanta Shiromani
(c) Brihat Samhita
(d) Ashtanga Hridayam

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Qns 12 : Which of the following clearly define ‘Mitaksara”?

(a) A work on astronomy.
(b) A treatise on ancient Hindu law of inheritance.
(c) A text on agriculture.
(d) A compendium of medicine.

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Qns 13 : With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) It was considered a source of income for the state, a sort of tax paid by the people.
(b) It was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire.
(c) The forced labourer was entitled to weekly wages.
(d) The eldest son of the labourer was sent as the forced labourer.

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Qns 14 : Centres located in Gujarat, Bengal, Deccan and Tamil country during the Gupta period were associated with which of the following?

(a) Textile manufacture
(b) Gems and precious stones
(c) Handicrafts
(d) Opium cultivation

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Qns 15 : Which of the following inscriptions reveals information about silk weavers guild?

(a) Dashpur Inscription
(b) Prayag Prashasti
(c) Eran Inscription
(d) Hathigumpha Inscription

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Qns 16 : Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists.

(a) 2, 1, 4, 3
(b) 3, 4, 1, 2
(c) 3, 1, 4, 2
(d) 2, 4, 1, 3

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Qns 17 : Who accepts only perception?

(a) Jaina
(b) Charvaka
(c) Buddha
(d) Samkhya

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Qns 18 : There was different causes for the downfall of the Gupta Empire. Which one was not the cause among the statements given below?

(a) Huna invasion
(b) Feudal set-up of administration
(c) Acceptance of Buddhism by the later Guptas
(d) Arab invasion

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Qns 19 : Which one of the following inscriptions mentions Pulakeshin-II military success against Harshavardhana?

(a) Allahabad Pillar Inscription
(b) Aihole Inscription
(c) Damodarpur Copper-Plate Inscription
(d) Bilsad Inscription

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Qns 20 : Which of the following is not the work of Harsha?

(a) Ratnavali
(b) Nagananda
(c) Harshacharit
(d) Priyadarshika

Answer

Qns 21 : In whose reign-period the Chinese traveller Hiuen-Tsang visited India?

(a) Chandragupta-II
(b) Harsha
(c) Chandragupta Maurya
(d) Chandragupta-I

Answer

Qns 22 : During Hiuen-Tsang tour in India most famous city for the production of cotton clothes was

(a) Varanasi
(b) Mathura
(c) Pataliputra
(d) Kanchi

Answer

Qns 23 : The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang), who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
II. As regards punishment for offences ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
III. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) II and III
(d) All of these

Answer

Qns 24 : Which of the following was the most powerful ruler of Maitraka dynasty?

(a) Dhruvsen-I
(b) Dhruvsen-II
(c) Vigrahapal
(d) Yashodharman

Answer

Qns 25 : Generally, which one of the following, had the first right over ‘stridhan’, in case of succession?

(a) Husband
(b) Son
(c) Daughters
(d) Daughter-in-law

Answer

Qns 26 : During post Gupta period, main business centre was

(a) Kannauj
(b) Ujjain
(c) Dhar
(d) Devgiri

Answer

Qns 27 : Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the ‘Hundi’ generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?

(a) An advisory issued by the king to his subordinates.
(b) A diary to be maintained for daily accounts.
(c) A bill of exchange
(d) An order from the feudal lord to his subordinates.

Answer

Qns 28 : Human sacrifice was prevalent in which of the following sect?

(a) Pasupat
(b) Kapalik
(c) Aghori
(d) Lingayat

Answer

Qns 29 : The rulers of which of the following dynasty have been called as ‘Shriparvatiya’ in Puranas?

(a) Vakatakas
(b) Ikshvakus
(c) Shakas
(d) Kharavelas

Answer

Qns 30 : The coins of which of the following reveal their love for music?

(a) Mauryas
(b) Nandas
(c) Guptas
(d) Cholas

Answer

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Religious Movements of 6th Century BCE MCQ Questions from the previous year exam question paper. This practice set of objective question answer is very useful for the preparation of upcoming UPSC, SSC, UPSSSC competitive exams.

Religious Movements of 6th Century BCE Questions

Qns 1 : The originator of the Jain religion is ……

(a) Arya Sudharma
(b) Mahavira Swami
(c) Parshvanatha
(d) Rishabhdev

Answer

Qns 2 : In Jain religion, which word is used for ‘Complete Intellect’?

(a) Jin
(b) Ratna
(c) Kaivalya
(d) Nirvana

Answer

Qns 3 : Which of the following is not the ‘Tri Ratna’ of Jainism?

(a) Right faith
(b) Right knowledge
(c) Right view
(d) Right conduct

Answer

Qns 4 : The word Tirthankar is related to

(a) Buddhists
(b) Christians
(c) Hindus
(d) Jains

Answer

Qns 5 : Who was the first Tirthankara of Jain religion?

(a) Parsvanath
(b) Rishabhanatha
(c) Mahavira
(d) Chetaka

Answer

Qns 6 : Name the last Tirthankara.

(a) Parshvanatha
(b) Mahavira
(c) Siddhartha
(d) Subhadra

Answer

Qns 7 : Where was Mahavira Swami born?

(a) Kundagrama
(b) Pataliputra
(c) Magadha
(d) Vaishali

Answer

Qns 8 : Which philosophy is recognised as ‘Tri Ratna’?

(a) Vedic Philosophy
(b) Nayaya Philosophy
(c) Yoga Philosophy
(d) Jain Philosophy

Answer

Qns 9 : The sacred books of Jains are called

(a) Agama Sidhanta
(b) Angas
(c) Parvas
(d) Upangas

Answer

Qns 10 : Gautama Buddha was born at

(a) Vaishali
(b) Lumbini
(c) Kapilvastu
(d) Pataliputra

Answer

Qns 11 : Which of these is another name of Buddha?

(a) Parth
(b) Prachhanna
(c) Mihir
(d) None of these

Answer

Qns 12 : Who amongst the following is known as the ‘Light of Asia’?

(a) Jesus Christ
(b) Lord Buddha
(c) Paigamber Mohammad
(d) Zarathustra

Answer

Qns 13 : Gautama Buddha attained “Mahaparinirvana” in kingdom of

(a) Aung
(b) Magadha
(c) Malla
(d) Vatsa

Answer

Qns 14 : Who was Alara Kalama?

(a) A disciple of Buddha.
(b) A distinguished Buddhist monk.
(c) A king of Buddha’s time.
(d) A teacher of Buddha.

Answer

Qns 15 : Where did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon?

(a) Bodh Gaya
(b) Shravasti
(c) Sarnath
(d) Vaishali

Answer

Qns 16 : Where did Gautama Buddha attain Nirvana (enlightenment)?

(a) Lumbini
(b) Sarnath
(c) Kushinagar
(d) Bodh Gaya

Answer

Qns 17 : Sarnath is in the state of

(a) Kerala
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Gujarat
(d) Uttar Pradesh

Answer

Qns 18 : Mahaparinirvana Temple is located at

(a) Kushinagar
(b) Sarnath
(c) Bodh Gaya
(d) Shravasti

Answer

Qns 19: The Stupa site which is not connected with any incident of Lord Buddha’s life, is

(a) Sarnath
(b) Sanchi
(c) Bodh Gaya
(d) Kushinagar

Answer

Qns 20 : Name the ‘Mudra’ which is represented by the Gandharan Buddha image of Sarnath first Sermon.

(a) Abhaya
(b) Dhyana
(c) Dharmachakra
(d) Bhumisparsha

Answer

Qns 21 : Who of the following was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha?

(a) Bhadrabahu
(b) Chandragupta Maurya
(c) Parshvanatha
(d) Vardhamana Mahavira

Answer

Qns 22 : Which of the following statements is/are correct about Lord Buddha?
I. He was born in Kapilvastu.
II. He attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.
III. He discarded the Vedic religion.
IV. He preached noble truths.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) II and III
(b) I and III
(c) I, II and III
(d) I, II, III and IV

Answer

Qns 23 : Match the following.

         List I                                   List II
(Event Related to Buddha)        (Place)
A.  Birth of  Buddha                1. Bodh Gaya
B.  Enlightenment                   2. Lumbini
C.  First Sermon                    3. Kushinagar(Kasia)
D.  Death of Buddha                 4. Sarnath
                                    5. Rajgriha
    Codes
    A B C D            A B C D
(a) 2 1 3 4        (b) 1 3 4 5
(c) 2 1 4 3        (d) 4 2 5 3

Answer

Qns 24 : Why was Nalanda-University famous in the world?

(a) Medical Science
(b) Philosophy
(c) Buddhist Religious Philosophy
(d) Chemical Science

Answer

Qns 25 : Who was the author of ‘Buddha Charita’?

(a) Asvaghosa
(b) Nagasena
(c) Nagarjuna
(d) Vasumitra

Answer

Qns 26: ‘Tripitaka’ texts are related to which religion?

(a) Vedic religion
(b) Buddhism
(c) Jainism
(d) Shaivism

Answer

Qns 27 : Who was the founder of Nalanda University?

(a) Chandragupta Vikramaditya
(b) Kumargupta
(c) Dharmapal
(d) Phushyagupta

Answer

Qns 28 : Who founded the Lingayat Movement?

(a) Basava
(b) Ramanuja
(c) Shankaracharya
(d) Kambar

Answer

Qns 29 : Who were the first to worship Vasudeva Krishna?

(a) Bhagavatas
(b) Vedic Aryans
(c) Tamilians
(d) Abhirs

Answer

Qns 30 : The Rathyatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity?

(a) Lord Rama
(b) Lord Vishnu
(c) Lord Jagannath
(d) Lord Shiva

Answer

Qns 31 : Kumbh Mela at Nasik is held on which of the following river banks?

(a) Tapti River
(b) Narmada River
(c) Koyna RIver
(d) Godavari River

Answer

Qns 32 : The first human statue worshipped in India where those of

(a) Brahma
(b) Vishnu
(c) Buddha
(d) Shiva

Answer

Qns 33 : ‘Saptaparni Cave’ is situated in

(a) Sanchi
(b) Nalanda
(c) Rajgriha
(d) Pawapuri

Answer

Mauryan and Post-Mauryan Period History MCQs from the previous year exam question papers. The objective question answer is very helpful for the preparation of upcoming UPSC, SSC, UPSSSC PET Competitive exams.

Mauryan and Post-Mauryan Period Questions

Qns 1 : Which among the following is India’s oldest dynasty?

(a) Gupta
(b) Maurya
(c) Vardhana
(d) Kushana

Answer

Qns 2 : First Indian Empire was established by

(a) Kanishka
(b) Harsha
(c) Chandragupta Maurya
(d) Samudragupta

Answer

Qns 3 : Who was the first king to conquer Malwa, Gujarat and Maharashtra?

(a) Harsha
(b) Skandagupta
(c) Vikramaditya
(d) Chandragupta Maurya

Answer

Qns 4 : In which year Chandragupta Maurya had defeated Seleucus?

(a) 317 BC
(b) 315 BC
(c) 305 BC
(d) 300 BC

Answer

Qns 5 : Who came to India during the time of Chandragupta Maurya?

(a) Faxian (Fa-Hien)
(b) Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)
(c) Megasthenes
(d) Strabo

Answer

Qns 6: The Greek ambassador Megasthenese was in the court of which of the following rulers?

(a) Ashoka
(b) Chandragupta
(c) Bindusara
(d) Chanakya

Answer

Qns 7 : Who was referred to as ‘Sandrocottus’ in the writings of the Greeks?

(a) Ashoka
(b) Bindusara
(c) Chandragupta Maurya
(d) Dhanananda

Answer

Qns 8 : Who was the son of Chandragupta?

(a) Bindusara
(b) Chandragupta II
(c) Ashoka
(d) Bimbasara

Answer

Qns 9 : To which dynasty did Ashoka belong?

(a) Vardhana
(b) Maurya
(c) Kushan
(d) Gupta

Answer

Qns 10 : Which of the king has been mentioned as ‘Piyadassi’ and Devanampiya’ in inscriptions?

(a) Chandragupta Maurya
(b) Ashoka
(c) Samudragupta
(d) Harshavardhana

Answer

Qns 11 : Sarnath Pillar was built by

(a) Harshavardhana
(b) Ashoka
(c) Gautam Buddha
(d) Kanishka

Answer

Qns 12 : Who constructed the ‘Sanchi Stupa’?

(a) Chandragupta
(b) Kautilya
(c) Gautam Buddha
(d) Ashoka

Answer

Qns 13 : Which one of the following inscriptions contains the name of Ashoka?

(a) Gujarra
(b) Ahraura
(c) Brahmagiri
(d) Sarnath

Answer

Qns 14 : Which one of the following is considered the best Stupa?

(a) Amravati
(b) Bharhut
(c) Sanchi
(d) Sarnath

Answer

Qns 15 : Language used in the inscriptions of Ashoka is

(a) Sanskrit
(b) Prakrit
(c) Apabhramsa
(d) Hindi

Answer

Qns 16 : Kalsi is famous for

(a) Buddhist Chaityas
(b) Persian coins
(c) Rock Edicts of Ashoka
(d) Temples of Gupta period

Answer

Qns 17 : Kautilya was Prime Minister of

(a) Chandragupta Vikramaditya
(b) Ashoka
(c) Chandragupta Maurya
(d) King Janak

Answer

Qns 18 : The another name of Chanakya was

(a) Bhattswami
(b) Vishnugupta
(c) Rajshekhar
(d) Vishakhadatta

Answer

Qns 19 : The most famous centre of learning during Maurya period was

(a) Vaishali
(b) Nalanda
(c) Taxila
(d) Ujjain

Answer

Qns 20 : The system governing villages through autonomous elected Panchayats was evolved by

(a) Kushans
(b) Dravids
(c) Aryans
(d) Mauryans

Answer

Qns 21 : During Mauryan Period ‘Pin tax’ was a

(a) tax given for labour
(b) irrigation tax
(c) tax on non-agricultural product
(d) tax collected by a village

Answer

Qns 22 : ‘Sita’ in Maurya period means

(a) a Goddess
(b) a religious sect
(c) revenue from crown land
(d) barren land

Answer

Qns 23 : India’s first hospital and herbal gardens were built by

(a) Ashoka
(b) Chandragupta Maurya
(c) Lord Mahavir
(d) Dhanvantari

Answer

Qns 24 : India’s first hospital and herbal gardens were built by

(a) Ashoka
(b) Chandragupta Maurya
(c) Lord Mahavir
(d) Dhanvantari

Answer

Qns 25 : Kautilya’s Arthashastra is a book on

(a) economic relations
(b) principles and practice of statecraft
(c) foreign policy
(d) wealth accumulation

Answer

Qns 26 : What is the name of Megasthenes’s book?

(a) Economics
(b) Rig Veda
(c) Purana
(d) Indica

Answer

Qns 27 : Who among the following was not a contemporary of the other three?

(a) Bimbisara
(b) Gautama Buddha
(c) Milinda
(d) Prasenjit

Answer

Qns 28 : The last Mauryan emperor was

(a) Jaloka
(b) Avanti Verma
(c) Nandivardhana
(d) Brihadratha

Answer

Qns 29 : The following persons came to India at one time or another.
I. Fa-Hien II. I-Tsing
III. Megasthenes IV. Hieun-Tsang
The correct chronological sequence of their visits are

(a) III, I, II and IV
(b) III, I, IV, II
(c) I, III, II and IV
(d) I, III, IV and II

Answer

Qns 30 : Who started the Shaka era and when?

(a) Kadphises in 58 BC [WBCS 2008]
(b) Vikramaditya in 58 BC
(c) Rudradaman I in AD 78
(d) Kanishka in AD 78

Answer

Qns 31 : Which of the following dynasty empire was expanded even outside of India?

(a) Gupta dynasty
(b) Maurya dynasty
(c) Kushan dynasty
(d) None of these

Answer

Qns 32 : Art of Ganghara style flourished during the reign of

(a) Kushans
(b) Guptas
(c) Akbar
(d) Mauryas

Answer

Qns 33 : Who among the following was the ruler of Kushan dynasty?

(a) Vikramaditya
(b) Danti Durga
(c) Khadphises I
(d) Pushyamitra

Answer

Qns 34 : The capital of the Satavahanas was located at

(a) Amravati
(b) Nanded
(c) Naldurg
(d) Durg

Answer

Qns 35 : When was Vikram Samvat started?

(a) 78 AD
(b) 57 BC
(c) 72 BC
(d) 56 BC

Answer

Qns 36 : The art style which combines Indian and Greek feature is called

(a) Sikhar
(b) Vera
(c) Gandhara
(d) Nagara

Answer

Qns 37 : With reference to the invaders in ancient India, which one of the following is the correct chronological order?

(a) Greeks, Shakas and Kushans
(b) Greeks, Kushans and Shakas
(c) Shakas, Greeks and Kushans
(d) Shakas, Kushans and Greeks

Answer

Qns 38 : Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the given rulers of ancient India?

(a) Ashoka, Kanishka and Milinda
(b) Milinda, Ashoka and Kanishka
(c) Ashoka, Milinda and Kanishka
(d) Milinda, Kanishka and Ashoka

Answer

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The Vedic Era and Mahajanapadas MCQ Questions in English for the preparation of competitive exams. Important GK question answer from the previous year examinations of UPSC, SSC CGL, UPSSSC PET.

The Vedic Era and Mahajanapadas MCQs Practice Set

Qns 1: The earliest evidence of the use of iron in India has been discovered from

(a) Taxila
(b) Atranjikhera
(c) Kaushambi
(d) Hastinapur

Answer

Qns 2: In the ancient period chief-livelihood of the Aryans was

(a) Agriculture
(b) Hunting
(c) Artcraft
(d) Business

Answer

Qns 3: Meaning of the term ‘Arya’ in classical Sanskrit is

(a) believer of the God
(b) a hereditary cast
(c) a believer in particular religion
(d) a Noble man

Answer

Qns 4: Which of the following rivers was known as Purushni in the Vedic Period?

(a) Ravi
(b) Sutlej
(c) Beas
(d) Chenab

Answer

Qns 5: The Vedic river Kubha was located in

(a) Afghanistan
(b) Chinese Turkistan
(c) Kashmir
(d) Punjab

Answer

Qns 6: Vedic river Askini is identified with which one of the following rivers?

(a) Beas
(b) Ravi
(c) Chenab
(d) Jhelum

Answer

Qns 7: Which one of the following rivers was earlier known as ‘Vitasta’?

(a) Tista
(b) Jhelum
(c) Tungabhadra
(d) Bharatpuzha

Answer

Qns 8: Gayatri Mantra is found in which book?

(a) Upanishad
(b) Bhagavad Gita
(c) Rigveda
(d) Yajurveda

Answer

Qns 9: Who composed the Gayatri Mantra?

(a) Vasishtha
(b) Vishwamitra
(c) Indra
(d) Parikshit

Answer

Qns 10: The word Gotra occurs for the first time in

(a) Atharvaveda
(b) Rigveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Yajurveda

Answer

Qns 11: The largest number of the Mantras in Rigveda belongs to

(a) Agni
(b) Varuna
(c) Vishnu
(d) Yama

Answer

Qns 12: Which of the following rivers mentioned in the Rigveda gives the due to relations of Aryans with the Afghanistan?

(a) Askini
(b) Parushni
(c) Kubha, Kramu
(d) Vipasha, Shutudri

Answer

Qns 13: Rights and Rituals related to Yajnas are mentioned in

(a) Rigveda
(b) Samaveda
(c) Brahmin Granth
(d) Yajurveda

Answer

Qns 14: ‘Nachiketa’ Legend finds mention in

(a) Atharvaveda
(b) Satapatha Brahmin
(c) Kathopanishad
(d) Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

Answer

Qns 15: ‘Satyamev Jayate’ which is engraved on the Indian Emblem has been taken from

(a) Rigveda
(b) Bhagavad Gita
(c) Mundakopanishad
(d) Matsya Purana

Answer

Qns 16: Panini, the first Grammarian of Sanskrit language in India, lived during the

(a) 2nd century BC
(b) 6th-5th century BC
(c) 2nd century AD
(d) 5th-6th century AD

Answer

Qns 17: Ashtadhyayi was written by

(a) Ved Vyas
(b) Panini
(c) Shukadeva
(d) Valmiki

Answer

Qns 18: Which of the following is the correct order of the Vedic literature?

(a) Vedic Samhitas, Brahmins, Aranyakas and Upanishads
(b) Vedic Samhitas, Upanishads, Aranyakas and Brahmins
(c) Vedic Samhitas, Aranyakas, Brahmins and Upanishads
(d) Vedic Samhitas, Vedangas, Aranyakas and Smritis

Answer

Qns 19: The battle of Mahabharata is believed to have been fought at Kurukshetra for

(a) 14 days
(b) 16 days
(c) 18 days
(d) 20 days

Answer

Qns 20: ‘Nishka’ in ancient India was known as

(a) Gold ornament
(b) Cows
(c) Copper Coins
(d) Silver Coins

Answer

Qns 21: Boghaz-Koi is important because

(a) It was an important trading centre between Central Asia and Tibet.
(b) Inscriptions were found which mentioned the names of Vedic Gods and Goddesses.
(c) Original Texts of the Vedas were composed here.
(d) None of the above

Answer

Qns 22: Originally the Mahabharata was known as

(a) Brihatkatha
(b) Brahmins
(c) Brihatsamhita
(d) Jayasamhita

Answer

Qns 23: Which among the following is considered as the centre of Aryan civilisation during post-Vedic Period?

(a) Anga, Magadha
(b) Kosal, Videh
(c) Kuru, Panchal
(d) Matsya, Surasena

Answer

Qns 24: Who founded Pataliputra?

(a) Udayin
(b) Ashoka
(c) Bimbisara
(d) Mahapadmananda

Answer

Qns 25: In ancient India, the earliest capital of Magadha kingdom was at

(a) Pataliputra
(b) Rajgir
(c) Vaishali
(d) Varanasi

Answer

Qns 26: First ruler of Magadha from the Haryanka Dynasty was ………

(a) Ashoka
(b) Prasenajit
(c) Bimbisara
(d) Ajatashatru

Answer

Qns 27: What was the name of the dynasty of Ajatashatru?

(a) Maurya
(b) Haryanka
(c) Nanda
(d) Gupta

Answer

Qns 28: Which Magadha ruler was known as ‘Seniya’?

(a) Bimbisara
(b) Ajatashatru
(c) Mahapadma Nanda
(d) Chandragupta Maurya

Answer

Qns 29: Which emperor of Magadha is known as ‘Aparoparashurama’?

(a) Bindusar
(b) Ajatashatru
(c) Kalashoka
(d) Mahapadma Nanda

Answer

Qns 30: Alexander invaded India in ……

(a) 326 BC
(b) 326 BC
(c) 232 BC
(d) 323 AD

Answer

Qns 31: Alexander the Great died in 323 BC in ……

(a) Pharus
(b) Babylon
(c) Macedonia
(d) Taxshila

Answer

Indus Valley (Harappan) Civilisation MCQ question answer in English for competitive exams. Practice set of Previous year exam questions are useful for the preparation of UPSC, SSC, UPSSSC PET, Bank examinations.

Indus Valley (Harappan) Civilisation: Practice Set

Qns 1 : The source of knowledge about Harappan culture is ?

(a) rock edicts
(b) writing in terracotta seals
(c) archaeological excavations
(d) All of the above

Answer

Qns 2 : Which of the following is related to Harappa civilisation?

(a) Sumerian Civilisation
(b) Indus Valley Civilisation
(c) Vedic Civilisation
(d) Mesopotamian Civilisation

Answer

Qns 3: Which of the following statements about the Indus Civilisation is not true?

(a) Accurate drainage system in cities.
(b) Trade and commerce were in an advanced stage.
(c) Worshipping of Mother Goddess.
(d) People knew about iron.

Answer

Qns 4: Shortugai is located in which country?

(a) Bharat
(b) Pakistan
(c) Tibet
(d) Afghanistan

Answer

Qns 5: Mohenjodaro is situated in which of the following?

(a) Gujarat state of India
(b) Punjab state of India
(c) Sindh Province in Pakistan
(d) Afghanistan

Answer

Qns 6: Which of the following sites of Harappan culture are located in Sindh?
I. Harappa II. Mohenjodaro
III. Chanhudaro IV. Surkotada
Indicate the correct answer from the codes given below.

(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I, IV, III and IV

Answer

Qns 7: Which of the following is a Harappan site located in Rajasthan?

(a) Mohenjo-Daro
(b) Suktagen Dor
(c) Kalibangan
(d) Lothal

Answer

Qns 8: A ploughed field was discovered at

(a) Mohenjodaro
(b) Kalibangan
(c) Harappa
(d) Lothal

Answer

Qns 9: A horned deity engraved on a terracotta cake has been recovered from

(a) Banawali
(b) Kalibangan
(c) Lothal
(d) Surkotada

Answer

Qns 10: Which one among the following Indus cities was known for water management?

(a) Lothal
(b) Mohenjodaro
(c) Harappa
(d) Dholavira

Answer

Qns 11: Which Harappan city is divided into three parts?

(a) Lothal
(b) Kalibangan
(c) Dholavira
(d) Sukotada

Answer

Qns 12: Dholavira is located in the state of

(a) Gujarat
(b) Haryana
(c) Punjab
(d) Rajasthan

Answer

Qns 13: From where the copper chariot of Harappan times was found?

(a) Kunal
(b) Rakhigarhi
(c) Daimabad
(d) Banawali

Answer

Qns 14: Which among the following Harappan sites is not located in Gujarat?

(a) Surkotada
(b) Lothal
(c) Dholavira
(d) Banawali

Answer

Qns 15: Which one among the following sites is located in the valley of Ghaggar and its associated rivers?

(a) Alamgirpur
(b) Lothal
(c) Mohenjodaro
(d) Banawali

Answer

Qns 16: Which among the following pairs is not correctly matched?

(a) Alamgipur – Uttar Pradesh
(b) Banawali – Haryana
(c) Daimabad – Maharashtra
(d) Rakhigarhi – Rajasthan

Answer

Qns 17: Which place of Harappan civilisation is located in Maharashtra?
I. Harappan
II. Mohenjodaro
III. Diamabad
IV. Surkotda
Select the correct answer using codes
given below.

(a) I and II
(b) Only III
(c) II, III and
IV (d) All of these

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Qns 18: The Harappan city represented by the archaeological site of Lothal was situated on the river

(a) Narmada
(b) Mahi
(c) Bhogava
(d) Bhima

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Qns 19: An ivory scale in Harappan context was found at

(a) Kalibangan
(b) Lothal
(c) Dholavira
(d) Banawal

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Qns 20: Which of the following is a Harappan port?

(a) Alexandria
(b) Lothal
(c) Mahasthangarh
(d) Nagapattinam

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Qns 21: Indus Valley Civilisation was non-Aryan because

(a) it was an Urban Civilisation.
(b) it has its own script.
(c) it has an agricultural economy.
(d) it extended up to the Narmada valley.

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Qns 22: What is the most significant feature of the Indus Valley Civilisation?

(a) Burnt brick buildings
(b) First true arches
(c) Buildings of worship
(d) Art and architecture

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Qns 23: How were the street of cities of Indus Valley Civilisation?

(a) Broad and straight
(b) Narrow and zig-zag
(c) Slippery
(d) Narrow and dirty

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Qns 24: The ‘Great Bath’ was found at the archaeological site of

(a) Ropar
(b) Harappa
(c) Mohenjodaro
(d) Kalibangan

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Qns 25: Which among the following pairs is not correct?

(a) Labour Residence – Harappa
(b) Granary – Mohenjodaro
(c) Assembly Hall – Kalibangan
(d) Copper axe – Ropad

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Qns 26: Remains of which animal have not been discovered in the Indus Valley Civilisation?

(a) Lion
(b) Horse
(c) Cow
(d) Elephant

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Qns 27: One of the following sites from where the famous Bull-seal of Indus Valley Civilisation was found

(a) Harappa
(b) Chanhudaro
(c) Lothal
(d) Mohenjodaro

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Qns 28: Harappan people were first in which production?

(a) Coins
(b) Cotton
(c) Copper tools
(d) Wheat

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Qns 29: The earliest evidence of silver in India is found in the

(a) Harappan culture
(b) Chalcolithic cultures of Western India
(c) Vedic texts
(d) Silver Punch-marked coin

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Qns 30: The Indus valley people worshipped

(a) Shiva
(b) Indra and Varun
(c) Brahma
(d) Vishnu

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Qns 31: The first ancient Civilisation to develop the art of writing in a proper system was

(a) Indus
(b) Egypt
(c) Sumerian
(d) China

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Qns 32: Which of the following is not an Indus Valley Civilisation site?

(a) Kalibangan
(b) Ropar
(c) Patliputra
(d) Lothal

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Qns 33: The largest site of Harappan in India is

(a) Alamgirpur
(b) Kalibangan
(c) Lothal
(d) Rakhigarhi

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Qns 34: Which of the following is not correctly matched?

(a) Alamgirpur – Uttar Pradesh
(b) Lothal – Gujarat
(c) Kalibangan – Haryana
(d) Ropar – Punjab

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Qns 35: Which of the following Civilisations flourished on the bank of River Nile?

(a) Roman Civilisation
(b) Indus Valley Civilisation
(c) Greak Civilisation
(d) Egyptian Civilisation

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Historical Sources and Pre-Historic Period General Knowledge MCQ Questions Answers in English for SSC CGL, CPO, CHSL, UPSC and all competitive exams. Selected from previous year exam question paper for free online practice.

Historical Sources and Pre-Historic Period

Qns 1 : Which one of the following is oldest Veda?

(a) Yajurveda
(b) Rigveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda

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Qns.2 : The Rigveda is the

(a) collection of hymns.
(b) collection of stories.
(c) collection of words.
(d) text of war.

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Qns 3: ‘Ayurveda’ that is ‘Science of Life’ appeared first in

(a) Aranyaka
(b) Sunyaveda
(c) Yajurveda
(d) Atharvaveda

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Qns 4: King Aswapati of the Upanishadic period was the ruler of

(a) Kashi
(b) Kekaya
(c) Panchala
(d) Videha

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Qns 5: The ‘Manusmriti’ mainly deals with

(a) social order
(b) laws
(c) economics
(d) state-craft

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Qns 6: In which language was the ‘Shrimad Bhagavad Gita’ originally written?

(a) Sanskrit
(b) Urdu
(c) Pali
(d) Hindi

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Qns 7: Originally the Mahabharata was known as

(a) Brihatkatha
(b) Brahmins
(c) Brihatsamhita
(d) Jayasamhita

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Qns 8 : The number of Puranas is

(a) 16
(b) 18
(c) 19
(d) 21

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Qns 9 : The earliest evidence of man in India is found in

(a) Nilgiri Hills
(b) Shiwalik Hills
(c) Nallamala Hills
(d) Narmada Valley

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Qns 10 : Which one of the following places is famous for pre-historic paintings?

(a) Ajanta
(b) Bhimbetka
(c) Bagh
(d) Amravati

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Qns 11 : Which of the following sites has yielded skeleton of the dog along with human skeleton in burial?

(a) Brahmagiri
(b) Burzahom
(c) Chirand
(d) Maski

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Qns 12 : Which one of the following periods is also known as Chalcolithic age?

(a) Old stone age
(b) New stone age
(c) Copper age
(d) Iron age

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Qns 13 : In the Chalcolithic period people of Maharashtra buried their dead under the floor of their houses in the following orientation

(a) North to South position
(b) South to North position
(c) South to North position
(d) West to East position

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Qns 14 : The ochre-coloured pottery was christened in

(a) Hastinapur
(b) Ahichatra
(c) Nuh
(d) Red Fort

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