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GK Quiz on Ancient History

Ancient history as a term refers to the aggregate of past events from the beginning of writing and recorded human history and extending as far as the post-classical history. It is being observed that there are so many questions are asked in the recent competitive exams based on the Ancient History. General Knowledge Quiz section is a repository of Multiple Choice Questions that will equip you with so many questions based on the deep analysis of the theory related to the different topics of Ancient History.

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OCT 30, 2018 17:57 IST





GK Quiz on Ancient History

Ancient history as a term refers to the aggregate of past events from the beginning of writing and recorded human history and extending as far as the post-classical history. India's history and culture is dynamic, spanning back to the beginning of human civilization. It begins with a mysterious culture along the Indus River and in farming communities in the southern lands of India.

1. Which among the following is not a correct pair?
A. Ellora Caves – Rastrakuta Rulers
B. Mahabalipuram – Pallava Rulers
C. Khajuraho – Chandellas
D. Elephanta Caves – Mauyra Era
Ans: D

2. Which among the following Kavya of Sanskrit, deal with court intrigues & access to power of Chandragupta Maurya?
A.  Mrichhakatika
B.  Ritusamhara
C.  Kumarasambhava
D.  Mudrarakshahsa

Ans: D
3. On which of the following systems of Hindu Philosophy , Shankaracharya wrote commentary in 9th century AD?
A.  Sankhya
B.  Vaisheshika
C.  Yoga
D.  Uttarmimansa

Ans: D
4. The eighth-century tripartite power struggle was among which of the following?
A.  Cholas, Rastrakutas and Yadavas,
B.  Chalukyas, Pallavas and Pandyas
C.  Cholas, Pandyas and Chalukyas

D.  Chalukyas, Pallavas and Yadavas
Ans: B
5. Which among the following is not correct?
A.  The capital of pandyas was Madurai
B.  The capital of Cheras was Vanchi
C.  Capital of the Videha Kingdom – Mithila
D.  Capital of Gahadwal Dynasty – Kannauj
Ans: C
GK Quiz on Ancient Indian School of Art
6. Which king started the organization of Kumbh fair at Allahabad?
A.  Harshavardhana
B.  Dhruvasena Ii
C.  Narshimhvarman
D.  Akabar
Ans: A
7. Upnishads are books on :
A.  Politics
B.  Philosophy
C.  Medicine
D.  Social life
Ans: B
8. Who was the first Indian ruler who had territory outside India?
A.  Ashoka
B.  Chandragupta Maurya
C.  Kanishka
D.  Huvishka
Ans: C
9. Which of the following statement is wrong?
A.  Sunga dynasty was founded by pushyamitra
B.  Ashoka the great Mauryan king died in 332 BC
C.  Ashoka invaded the kalinga in 261 BC
D.  Chandragupta Maurya earned the title of the Liberator.
Ans: B
10. Who among the following was worshipped during Early Vedic Civilization?
A.  Varuna
B.  Indra
C.  Surya
D.  All the above
Ans: D
11. Where were the hymns of Rigveda composed?
A.  Punjab
B.  Gujarat
C.  Rajasthan
D.  Uttar Pradesh
Ans: A
12. Which among the following is a place in Larkana district of Sind province in Pakistan?
A.  Alamgirpur
B.  Harappa
C.  Rangapur
D.  Mohenjo-Daro
Ans: D
13. What led to the end of Indus Valley Civilization?
A.  Invasion of Aryans
B.  Recurrent Floods
C.  Earthquakes
D.  All the above
Ans: D
14. Who was the main male God worshipped by Indus people?
A.  Lord Vishnu
B.  Vishnu
C.  Brahma
D.  Indra
Ans: A

GK Quiz on Indian History

15. Which empire lasted the longest among the following?
A.  The Palas
B.  The Pratiharas
C.  The Rashtrakutas
D.  The Senas
Ans: C
16. Which of the following statement is wrong?
A.  Dharmpala was the founder of Pala dynasty.
B.  Vikramashila University was founded by Dharmpala ?
C.  Bhoja was the founder of Pritihara Empire.
D.  Krishna III was the last Rashtrakuta king.
Ans: A
17. Which of the following statement is/ are correct?
I. In the 326 BC Alexander invaded India.
II. Ambhi (king of TaxilA.  welcomed Alexander and his men
III. Alexander died in 332 BC
Code:
A.  All are correct
B.  Only I, III
C.  Only I, II
D.  II, III

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Answer 2

Answer:

1.Ans D

2.Ans D

3.Ans D

4.Ans B

5.Ans C

6.Ans A

7.Ans B

8.Ans C

9.Ans B

10.Ans D

11.ANS A

12.ANS D

13.ANS D

14.ANS A

15 .ANS C

16.ANS A

17.ANS A

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