1Q.1. Select the correct alternative on the basis of the given statements on the drainage system of the Harappan civilisation.
Statement I: In most of the Harappan cities, the houses had open drainage systems outside.
Statement II: In the Harappan
civilisation, water and garbage used to drain out from the drains located outside the houses and go into the main underground drain.
- Only Statement II is true.
- Only Statement I is true.
- Neither Statement I nor Statement II
is true.
- Both Statement I and Statement II are
true.
2Q.2. Select the correct alternative on the basis of the given statements on the cities of Harappan civilisation.
Statement I: Most of the Harappan cities were divided into two parts: Higher Town and Lower Town.
Statement II: The archaeologists describe the lower part of the towns as Citadel.
- Both Statement I and Statement II are
true.
- Only Statement II is true.
- Neither Statement I nor Statement II
is true.
- Only Statement I is true.
3Q.3. Fire altars were found in which of the following groups of Harappan cities?
- Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.
- Mohenjo-Daro and Dholavira.
- Kalibangan and Lothal
- Banawali and Chanhudaro.
4Q.4. Select the correct alternative on the basis of the given statements on the Great Bath of Harappan civilisation.
Statement I: The Great Bath was found in Mohenjo-Daro site of Harappan civilisation.
Statement II: The Great Bath was lined with bricks, coated with plaster and made water-tight with a layer of natural tar.
- Only Statement II is true.
- Only Statement I is true.
- Neither Statement I nor Statement II
is true.
- Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
5Q.5. Mohenjodaro site of Harappan civilisation is situated on the bank of which river?
- Ghaghara river
- Beas river
- Jhelum river
- Indus river
6Q.6. Which of the following statements is true about the Great Bath of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
- It was used for farming.
- It was used as the water tank of the city.
- It was probably used for religious
purpose.
- It was used for grain storage.
7Q.7. Which of the following Indus Valley sites is now located in Pakistan?
- Kalibangan
- Lothal
- Harappa
- Alamgirpur
8Q.8. Iron age is so named because during this time iron mostly replaced _______ in implements and weapons, beginning in the Middle East and South-eastern Europe.
9Q.9. In 1948, Ernest Mackay mentioned that in the Harappan city of Lothal, the drains for the drainage system were made of_______ bricks.
10Q.10. Pottery was first traceable to which period of ancient Indian history?
- Neolithic
- Chalcolithic
- Mesolithic
- Palaeolithic
11Q.11. The prehistoric period in the early development of human beings is commonly known as the _________.
- New stone age
- Old stone age
- Mesolithic age
- Iron age
12Q.12. The ancient city of Dholavira, is located in which state?
- Karnataka
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
13Q.13. In India, the practice of erecting megaliths began about __________ ago.
- 2000 years
- 1000 years
- 500 years
- 3000 years
14Q.14. Which of the following ancient sites is NOT situated in India?
- Hunsagi
- Mehrgarh
- Inamgaon
- Hallur
15Q.15. Mohenjodaro belongs to which of the following civilizations.
- Indus Valley civilization
- Egyptian civilization
- Maya civilization
- Mesopotamian civilization
16Q.16. Cotton was probably grown at Mehrgarh from about ________.
- 5000 years ago
- 8000 years ago
- 6000 years ago
- 7000 years ago
17Q.17. Which of the following Harappan towns was located on Khadir Beyt in the Runn of Kutch and was divided into three parts?
- Surkotada
- Dholavira
- Sotka - koh
- Chanhudaro
18Q.18. Bhimbetka, a noted site of the Palaeolithic period, is located in which state of India?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
19Q.19. In which of the following Indian states, Harappan cities have NOT been found?
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Uttarakhand
- Haryana
20Q.20. During which of the following periods were Ostriches found in India?
- Palaeolithic
- Neolithic
- Chalcolithic
- Mesolithic
21Q.21. In which of the following sites was jadeite stone found?
- Mahagara
- Daojali Hading
- Mehrgarh
- Hallur
22Q.22. In which among the following periods was Catal Huyuk one of the most famous sites?
- Neolithic
- Palaeolithic
- Mesolithic
- Chalcolithic
23Q.23. According to archaeologists, in Harappan cities the part to the west was smaller and higher, was known as __________.
- Lower town
- Citadel
- Colosseum
- Olympus
24Q.24. Which of the following metals was used to make weapons and tools in Harappan cities?
25Q.25. The Harappans brought Gold from present-day _______ in India.
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Karnataka
- Telangana
26Q.26. Which of the following types of house remains were found in Mehrgarh site of Harappan civilization?
- Triangular or circular
- Rectangular or circular
- Square or rectangular
- Circular or square
27Q.27. The word India came from the Indus, called ______ in Sanskrit.
28Q.28. The duration of the Mesolithic period is from about ______ years ago to ____ years ago.
- 10000, 7000
- 14000, 10000
- 17000, 12000
- 12000, 10000
29Q.29. Which of the following were NOT a part of a citadel in Harappan architecture?
- Storehouses for grains.
- Fire altars for religious ceremonies.
- Residential buildings for masses.
- Great Bath for important people.
30Q.30. What was the shape of the Great Bath of Mohenjo Daro?
- Circular
- Square
- Rectangular
- Elliptical
31Q.31. Most Harappan seals were made of _____.
- Steatite
- Bricks
- Granite
- Brass
32Q.32. A celt is ______ from the Neolithic period.
- A tomb
- A tool
- A house
- An urn
33Q.33. ‘Microliths’ were ______ used by early humans.
- Clothes
- Earthen pots
- Stone tools
- Coins
34Q.34. Which of the following is a Palaeolithic site of archaeological importance in India?
- Chirand
- Hunasagi
- Mehrgarh
- Burzahom
35Q.35. Which of the following Harappan sites is located in Afghanistan?
- Kalibangan
- Shortughai
- Balakot
- Nageswar
36Q.36. Which of the following sites of the Indus Valley civilization is not on the bank of the river Indus?
- Kot-Diji
- Mohenjodaro
- Chanhudaro
- Ropar
37Q.37. Asikni, which was a part of Sapta-Sindhu, is the name of which of the following rivers in present times?
38Q.38. Which of the following Vedas depicts the life of the early Vedic people of India and has a collection of 1028 hymns divided into 10 mandalas?
- Rigveda
- Samaveda
- Atharvaveda
- Yajurveda
39Q.39. Which of the following Vedas is found in two recensions, black and white, and is full of rituals to be performed publicly or individually?
- Rigveda
- Samaveda
- Yajurveda
- Atharvaveda
40Q.40. Which of the following Gods acquires a new epithet ‘Lord of the Plough’ in the later Vedic period?
41Q.41. The Vedic Aryans lived in the area called Sapt-Sindhu, which means the area drained by seven rivers. One of the rivers among the seven is Jhelum. What was its ancient name?
- Vitasta
- Askini
- Parushni
- Vipasha
42Q.42. A wealthy person in the early Vedic period was known as ___________?
43Q.43. In which of the following Vedas was the Dasarajna war (the war of ten kings) mentioned?
- Yajurveda
- Rigveda
- Samaveda
- Atharvaveda
44Q.44. Which of the following varnas primarily used to do cultivation, animal husbandry, and trade during the later Vedic period?
- Shudra
- Vaishya
- Brahmana
- Kshatriya
45Q.45. The main (chief) social unit of the Aryans was ______.
46Q.46. Which of the four Vedas contains a collection of magic spells and charms to fend off evil spirits and diseases?
- Yajur Veda
- Rig Veda
- Atharva Veda
- Sama Veda
47Q.47. The Purva Mimansa school of philosophy was founded by ________ in ancient India.
- Patanjali
- Jaimini
- Vyasa
- Kapila
48Q.48. Which of the following is the oldest text of ancient India?
- Mahabhashya
- Arthashastra
- Rig Veda
- Manu Smriti
49Q.49. India was named 'Bharat' after the name of the Bharat clan. In which of the following Vedas is this clan first mentioned?
- Rigveda
- Samaveda
- Atharvaveda
- Yajurveda
50Q.50. Four ashrams were recognised by Brahmins around the time when Jainism and Buddhism were becoming popular. Which of the following was NOT a recognised ashrama?
- Vanaprastha
- Parmarth
- Brahmacharya
- Grihastha
51Q.51. Sanskrit is a part of a family of languages known as ___________ .
- Indo-Dravidian
- Indo-Asian
- Indo-Tibetan
- Indo-European
52Q.52. How many Vedas are there in Indian literature of classical Hinduism?
53Q.53. How many Vedangas are there in total?
54Q.54. How many Mandalas are there in the Rigveda?
55Q.55. The language of the Aryan texts was:
- Prakrit
- Sanskrit
- Ardh-Magadha Prakrit
- Persian
56Q.56. The iron implement site of Hastinapur was found in which present-day state of India?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Haryana
- Bihar
57Q.57. As per the Rigvedic or Early Vedic Period (1500-1000 BC), who among the following was a River Goddess?
58Q.58. In the Rig Veda there is a hymn in the form of a dialogue between Sage Vishvamitra and two rivers that were worshipped as goddesses. Which are these rivers?
- Ravi and Chenab
- Alakananda and Bhagirathi
- Beas and Sutlej
- Ganga and Yamuna
59Q.59. Which of the following statements
about the ‘Gotra’ practice in ancient India
is true?
- Each gotra was named after a
famous king.
- Men and women were expected to
marry within the same gotra.
- Women retained their father’s gotra
after marriage.
- People belonging to the same gotra
were regarded as descendants of the
person after whom the gotra was
named.
60Q.60. Which of the following varnas was
responsible for protecting people and
administering justice in ancient India as
per rules laid down by the Dharmasutras
and Dharmashastras?
- Kshatriyas
- Brahmana
- Vaishya
- Shudra
61Q.61. Which of the following Vedas dealt
with music?
- Yajur Veda
- Atharva Veda
- Sama Veda
- Rig Veda
62Q.62. According to the Puranas, Lord
Vishnu took the shape of ______ in order
to rescue the earth, which had sunk into
the water.
- A boar
- An elephant
- A lion
- A tiger
63Q.63. A person's Vedic approach and his
relationship with society are determined
by the four goals of life. Which of the
following is not among these goals?
64Q.64. According to 'The Ramayana',
Ratnakar was the other name of ______.
- Durbasa
- Valmiki
- Gautam
- Vishvamitra
65Q.65. The main collections of Vedic
hymns are called ______.
66Q.66. ‘Purusha Sukta’ is a hymn from
which Veda?
- Atharvaveda
- Yajurveda
- Rigveda
- Samaveda
67Q.67. The Jain temple at Pattadakal was built by the _______.
- Rashtrakutas
- Cholas
- Chalukyas
- Hoysalas
68Q.68. Who was the last tirthankara of Jainism?
- Chandraprabha
- Rishabhanatha
- Padmaprabha
- Vardhamana Mahavira
69Q.69. At the age of _____ Mahavira left
home and went to live in a forest.
70Q.70. Where did Lord Mahavira attain
salvation?
- Mount Abu
- Pawapuri
- Shravanabelagola
- Sonagiri
71Q.71. Name the holy city recognized as
the birthplace of the first and fourth Jain
Tirthankaras.
- Ayodhya
- Gaya
- Dwaraka
- Varanasi
72Q.72. According to Jain Philosophy, the
term 'Jina' means _____.
- Lord
- The conqueror
- Worthy
- Free from fetters
73Q.73. Which of the following locations is
famous for having a hemispherical
dome- structured monument ?
- Kolhapur
- Sanchi
- Ranchi
- Jashpur
74Q.74. Which of the following is the
largest Stupa in India?
- Sanchi Stupa
- Maha Stupa
- Kesariya Stupa
- Shanti Stupa
75Q.75. Who among the following has
written the biography of Buddha,
Buddhacharita?
- Ashvaghosha
- Nagarjuna
- Vasumitra
- Charaka
76Q.76. Which is the oldest Stupa of the
Buddhist Period?
- Dhamek Stupa
- Kesariya Stupa
- Mahabodhi Stupa
- Sanchi Stupa
77Q.77. The Shailendra kings who founded
their empire in South-east Asia in the 8th
Century AD were the followers of ______.
- Buddhism
- Shaivism
- Hinduism
- Jainism
78Q.78. _______ was the first woman to be
ordained as a bhikkhuni in Buddhism.
- Sanghamitta
- Mahapajapati Gotami
- Dhammananda Bhikkhuni
- Sujata
79Q.79. Which Kushana ruler was famous
in history as a great patron of Buddhism
and organized the fourth Buddhist
Council?
- Huvishka
- Vima Kadphises
- Vasudeva I
- Kanishka
80Q.80. With reference to Buddhist
architecture, what does chaitya mean?
- Prayer Hall
- Temple Entrance
- Residence/Monastery
- Buddha Relics
81Q.81. Which of the following structure is
associated with Buddhism?
- Pallava
- Mandapa
- Shikhara
- Stupa
82Q.82. The rules made for the Buddhist
"Sangha” were written down in a book
called ________ .
- Sutta pitaka
- Milinda Panha
- Abhidhamma Pitaka
- Vinaya Pitaka
83Q.83. In Buddhist architecture, which
among the following are meditation cells
and living quarters for the monks?
- Pietra dura
- Viharas
- Chaitya Grihas
- Stupas
84Q.84. Buddha meditated for days on end
under a peepal tree at _____ where he
attained enlightenment.
- Sarnath
- Bodh Gaya
- Kushinagar
- Ujjain
85Q.85. What was the pedestrian path for devotees to wave in homage to Stupa called in Buddhist architecture?
86Q.86. Ramabhar Stupa, which marks the site where Lord Buddha was cremated, is situated in which state of India?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Himachal Pradesh
- Bihar
- Uttar Pradesh
87Q.87. Which of the following is NOT a part of Buddhist stupas?
- Harmika
- Gopura
- Chhatra
- Anda
88Q.88. The Lion Capital was built to commemorate the historical event of _________ of Buddha.
- Death
- First sermon
- Acquisition of knowledge
- Home abandonment
89Q.89. Bharhut Stupa depict the Jataka tales and stories. It is located in which of the following states?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
- Madhya Pradesh
90Q.90. Which of the following statements is correct?
I. Gautama Buddha belonged to a small
gana known as the Sakya gana and was
a Kshatriya.
II. Gautama Buddha passed away at
Kusinara.
- Only I
- Neither I nor II
- Only II
- Both I and II
91Q.91. 'Chethiyagiri Vihara' is a ______ festival celebrated in Sanchi.
92Q.92. The earliest Buddhist texts were written in:
- Apabhramsha
- Sanskrit
- Prakrit
- Pali
93Q.93. Which of the following Buddhist sites is located in Uttar Pradesh?
- Karle
- Amaravati
- Sarnath
- Sanchi
94Q.94. At which of the following places did Lord Buddha give his first sermon on the Four Noble Truths?
- Sarnath
- Lumbini
- Bodh Gaya
- Rajgir
95Q.95. The ‘Gandhara’ School of Art was influenced by the art from which of the following European countries?
- Italy
- Hungary
- Greece
- Belgium
96Q.96. The capital of Vajji Mahajanapada was ________ .
- Vaishali
- Koshala
- Champa
- Pataliputra
97Q.97. Kosala Mahajanapada (6th century BCE) is a part of modern day:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Haryana
- Maharashtra
98Q.98. Iron mines in Jharkhand attributed to the rise of which of the following kingdoms in ancient India?
99Q.99. Magadha Mahajanapada was surrounded by the rivers______.
- Ganga and Yamuna
- Ganga and Jhelum
- Ganga and Son
- Ganga and Ghaghara
100Q.100. In ancient times, the area to the south of the Ganga was known as ______.
101Q.101. ________ in Bihar was the capital of Magadha for several years. Later the capital was shifted to Pataliputra (present-day Patna).
- Rajagriha
- Mathura
- Lumbini
- Kalinga
102Q.102. Rulers of Mahajanapadas in ancient India collected taxes on crops at the rate of _____ of what was produced.
103Q.103. Which of the following pairs of ‘Name of Ruler – Empire’ is correctly matched?
I. Mahapadma Nanda – Magadha Empire
II. Ajatasatru – Maurya Empire
- Only II
- Neither I nor II
- Both I and II
- Only I
104Q.104. Ajatshatru, a ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty, was the son of _______.
- Naga-Dasak
- Anurudha
- Udayin
- Bimbisara
105Q.105. Who among the following was the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty?
- Dhanananda
- Panduka
- Govishanaka
- Kaivarta
106Q.106. Which of the following was a Ceylonese chronicle that acted as an important literary source of the Mauryan empire?
- Mahavamsa
- Indica
- Arthasastra
- Mudrarakshas
107Q.107. Who among the following was the last Mauryan ruler and was killed by his commander-in-chief?
- Brihadratha
- Bindusara
- Dashratha
- Shatadhanvan
108Q.108. Who among the following Mauryan kings turned to Buddhism and its tenet of non-violence after the Kalinga war?
- Dasharatha
- Ashoka
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Bindusara
109Q.109. Who among the following Mauryan kings fasted to death and died at Shravanabelagola?
- Ashoka
- Dasharatha
- Bindusara
- Chandragupta Maurya
110Q.110. The foundation of Sanchi Stupa was laid by which of the following Kings?
- Samudragupta
- Bimbisara
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Ashoka
111Q.111. What was the function of an officer called Samaharta?
- Security assurance
- Reserve the state treasury
- Tax assessment
- To correspond
112Q.112. Ashoka sent a mission to spread the principle of Dhamma led by his son, Mahendra and daughter, Sanghamitra to_________.
- Ceylon
- Cambodia
- Thailand
- Kalinga
113Q.113. Who sent the Greek ambassador Megasthenes to the court of Chandragupta Maurya?
- Sikandar
- Dionysus
- Tolmi
- Seleucus
114Q.114. Who among the following was defeated by Mauryan emperor Chandragupta Maurya?
- Cassander
- Antigones
- Seleucus Nicator
- Ptolemy
115Q.115. Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the Nanda Dynasty of Magadha with the help of _________.
- Skandagupta
- Samudragupta
- Chandragupta II
- Vishnugupta
116Q.116. Emperor Ashoka conquered Kalinga after how many years of his coronation?
- 5 years
- 15 years
- 8 years
- 11 years
117Q.117. How many classes of Indian society are mentioned in Megasthenes book Indica?
118Q.118. According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, the Commanding Officer of the cavalry in the Mauryan administration was known as:
- Ashwadhyaksha
- Hastyadhyaksha
- Rathadhyaksha
- Patyadhyaksha
119Q.119. The Mauryan pillar capital found at __________ is popularly known as the Lion Capital.
- Sarnath
- Bhabru
- Sanchi
- Bairat
120Q.120. Which of the following texts lays down minute details of the administrative and military organisation during the Mauryan empire?
- Nitisara
- Brihat Samhita
- Arthashastra
- Shulba Sutra
121Q.121. Nagarjuni Caves were donated to which of the following sects by Mauryans?
- Lokayat
- Jainism
- Buddhism
- Ajivika
122Q.122. According to the Ashokan Inscription, which of the following was NOT a provincial center in the Magadha Empire?
- Tosali
- Ujjayini
- Indraprastha
- Taxila
123Q.123. As per the contents mentioned in Ashokan inscriptions, how many major political centres were there in the Mauryan empire?
124Q.124. Which Mauryan ruler was called Amitrochates by the Greeks?
- Samudragupta
- Kanishka
- ChandraguptaⅠ
- Bindusara
125Q.125. There were several cities in the Mauryan empire. Which of the following cities was located on the southernmost side?
- Brahmagiri
- Girnar
- Topra
- Rupnath
126Q.126. Which of the following places does not contain the major inscription of Ashoka?
- Kandahar
- Sanchi
- Kalsi
- Girnar
127Q.127. What was the purpose behind the Pillars of Ashoka?
- To spread mass conversion
- To spread sectarian faith
- To spread bherighosha
- To spread the dharma policies
128Q.128. Which caves are considered as the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India dating back to the Maurya period?
- Ajanta and Ellora Caves
- Elephanta Caves
- Bagh Caves
- Barabar and Nagarjuni caves
129Q.129. Somewhat before the time of the Mauryan empire, about _______ years ago, emperors in China began building the Great Wall.
130Q.130. Pushyamitra, who was the commander of Brihadratha, the last Mauryan emperor, killed the king and established a new dynasty. Which of the following was his dynasty?
- Satavahana
- Kanva
- Shunga
- Chedi
131Q.131. Ashoka appointed ______ to solve the social problems in his region.
- Samaharta
- Nyayadhish
- Dhamma Mahamatta
- Amatya
132Q.132. Which of the following statements is correct?
I. Most of Ashoka’s inscriptions were
written in Brahmi script.
II. Many of Chanakya’s ideas were written
down in a book called the Arthashastra.
- Only II
- Neither I nor II
- Both I and II
- Only I
133Q.133. Which of the following rulers did NOT belong to the Maurya dynasty?
- Bimbisara
- Chandragupta
- Ashoka
- Bindusara
134Q.134. Who among the following was the first Mauryan ruler who tried to spread his message to the people through inscriptions?
- Ashoka
- Brihadratha
- Bindusara
- Chandragupta
135Q.135. Which of the following names was used for the Indian subcontinent by ancient travellers like Megasthenes, FaHien, Huen Tsang, Al Beruni, Ibn Batuta etc. for active contribution of Indian traders?
- Suvarṇa Jagat
- Suvarṇa Bet
- Suvarṇa Bhoomi
- Suvarṇa Desh
136Q.136. Which two kings fought in the Battle of Hydaspes?
- Ashoka and Mahapadmanabha
- Mihirakula and Yasodharman
- Chandragupta and Dhana Nanda
- Alexander and Porus
137Q.137. Ashokan Minor Rock Edicts are found in different parts of India. Which of the following is NOT a find spot of Ashokan Minor Rock Edicts in Karnataka?
- Maski
- Gavimath
- Brahmagiri
- Rupnath
138Q.138. A type of court called 'Kantakasodhana' was prevalent in the ______ Empire.
- Rashtrakuta
- Kushana
- Mauryan
- Chola
139Q.139. Who among the following published a set of Ashokan inscriptions in 1877?
- Colin Mackenzie
- DC Sircar
- MS Vats
- Alexander Cunningham
140Q.140. Who among the following was the first scholar to decipher the Ashokan edicts?
- V Gordon Childe
- James Prinsep
- James Taylor
- Alexander Cunningham
141Q.141. Which was the first empire in ancient India to use elephants in its war on a large scale?
- Kushans
- Magadha
- Shunga
- Chola
142Q.142. In Indian history, who were referred to as the 'atavika rajya'?
- Mughal empire
- Republican state
- Forest kingdom
- South Indian kingdom
143Q.143. Which of the following was NOT a type of sacrifice performed by kings in ancient India to establish their position?
- Muvendavelan
- Vajapeya
- Ashvamedha
- Rajasuya
144Q.144. Samudragupta’s achievements are recorded in a long inscription called Prashasti by his court poet, ____________.
- Rudrasena
- Harisena
- Kalhan
- Kalidasa
145Q.145. The paintings in the Bagh caves belong to which of the following periods?
146Q.146. The Vakataka dynasty was directly related to which Gupta emperor?
- Chandra Gupta I
- Chandra Gupta II
- Samudra Gupta
- Shree Gupta
147Q.147. In which period is the first inscriptional example of the practice of Sati found?
- Gupta
- Vardhana
- Maukhari
- Satavahana
148Q.148. The famous source of the Gupta empire, the Prayaga Prashasti is also known as the ________.
- Lucknow pillar inscription
- Allahabad pillar inscription
- Ahmedabad pillar inscription
- Bithur pillar inscription
149Q.149. Who is given the credit for starting the Gupta era?
- Chandragupta II
- Chandragupta I
- Kumaragupta
- Samudragupta
150Q.150. Amar singh was one of the luminaries in the court of ________.
- Kumaragupta
- Chandragupta I
- Chandragupta II
- Samudragupta
151Q.151. Who was the court poet of Harshavardhana?
- Parmanand
- Sri Ponna
- Hema Saraswati
- Banabhatta
152Q.152. Chandragupta, was the first ruler of the Gupta dynasty to adopt the grand title of .
- Devanampriya
- Dharamraja
- Maharaja-dhiraja
- Maharaja
153Q.153. Who among the following Navratnas from Chandragupta II court wrote 'Mantrashastra’ ?
- Kalidasa
- Ghatakarapara
- Amarasimha
- Vetala Bhatta
154Q.154. The reign of Kumaragupta I the son and successor of _____ was one of peace and relative inactivity.
- Chandragupta I
- Chandragupta II
- Skandagupta
- Samudragupta
155Q.155. Which king was shown on his coins as a Veena player?
- Ashoka
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Chandragupta I
- Samudragupta
156Q.156. After the victory over Sakas, who among the following adopted the title of 'Vikramaditya"?
- Chandragupta II
- Skandagupta
- Chandragupta I
- Kumaragupta I
157Q.157. Who among the following succeeded Ghatotkacha, the Gupta ruler?
- Kumaragupta I
- Chandragupta I
- Chandragupta II
- Skandagupta
158Q.158. Ruler of which dynasty built the famous Iron pillar in Delhi?
- Pushyabhuti
- Gupta
- Maurya
- Pallava
159Q.159. Which of the following offices was NOT held by the poet Harishena?
- Sandhi-vigrahika
- Nagara-shreshthi
- Kumar-amatya
- Maha-danda-nayaka
160Q.160. Fa Xian began his journey back home from which of the following Indian state?
- Bihar
- Bengal
- Odisha
- Maharashtra
161Q.161. Xuan Zang and other pilgrims spent time studying in Nalanda, the most famous Buddhist monastery, located in which of the following Indian states?
162Q.162. Samudragupta's mother belonged to which of the following gana?
- Vajji
- Lichchhavi
- Sakya
- Koliya
163Q.163. Which of the following titles was held by Samudragupta, a ruler of the Gupta Dynasty?
- Jahan Panah
- Kaviraja
- Mahendraditya
- Sahib-e-Qiran
164Q.164. In the context of Gupta administration, the term 'vithi' referred to a/an:
- Administrative unit
- Soldier
- Elephantry unit
- Personal guard of the king
165Q.165. Who among the following Gupta rulers married a girl from the Lichchhavi clan?
- Sri Gupta
- Chandragupta-I
- Samudragupta
- Ramagupta
166Q.166. Prabhavati Gupta, the Queen Regent of the Vakataka empire, was the daughter of Kuberanaga and ______.
- Kumaragupta
- Chandragupta I
- Skandagupta
- Chandragupta II
167Q.167. The Gupta imposed a fine called _____ which was a plough tax paid by every cultivator owing a plough.
- Sulka
- Hiranya
- Halvakara
- Kara
168Q.168. According to which of the following foreign travellers did Dhruvasena II attend Harsha’s assembly at Prayag (Allahabad)?
- Fa-Hien
- Hiuen Tsang
- I-tsing
- Marco Polo
169Q.169. Who sent an envoy to the Chinese court in 641 AD?
- Narsimhavarman II
- Pulakeshin I
- Harsha Vardhan
- Narsimhavarman I
170Q.170. After about 75 years of Harshavardhana's death ______ rose to power in Kannauj.
- Yadagiri
- Pulakeshin II
- Mahendravarman
- Yashovarman
171Q.171. What was the period of Harshavardhana's reign?
- 606 CE to 647 CE
- 647 CE to 700 CE
- 570 CE to 610 CE
- 545 CE to 570 CE
172Q.172. Which of the following is NOT correct regarding king Harshavardhana?
- Harshavardhana's court poet was
Harishena.
- Xuan Zang spent a lot of time at
Harsha's court.
- Harshavardhana ruled nearly about
1400 years ago.
- Harshacharita is a biography written
on Harshavardhana.
173Q.173. Who among the following defeated Harshavardhana when he invaded the Chalukya kingdom in the Deccan?
- Vikramaditya I
- Pulakesin II
- Kirtivarman I
- Mangalesha
174Q.174. King Shashanka, against whom Harshvardhana declared war, was a ruler of the ______ kingdom.
- Gauda
- Junagarh
- Magadha
- Kanyakubja
175Q.175. Pushyabhuti, who ruled from Thaneswar, was the founder of ______ dynasty.
- Chera
- Pandya
- Chalukya
- Vardhana
176Q.176. King Harshavardhan ascended the throne of Thaneshwar and Kannauj on the death of his brother, ______.
- Rajyavardhana
- Indravardhan
- Chandravardhan
- Suryavardhan
177Q.177. The Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjavur built by:
- Rajendra Chola
- Rajaraja II
- Samudragupta
- Rajaraja I
178Q.178. Who founded the Chola empire?
- Vijayalaya
- Dantidurga
- Singhavishnu
- Upendra Rai
179Q.179. In the 11th century, the army of which of the following Cholas reached upto Ganga to invade Bengal?
- Rajendra I
- Vijayalaya
- Rajadhiraj I
- Rajaraja I
180Q.180. Who among the following rulers invaded Malaya to liberate their trade with China?
- Chola
- Pallava
- Rashtrakuta
- Chalukya
181Q.181. Sabha and Ur, two kinds of village assemblies are referred to in which of the following dynasties?
- Chalukya
- Chola
- Gurjara Pratihara
- Rashtrakuta
182Q.182. "Brahmadeya", a type of land during the Chola Period was the ________.
- Land of non-Brahmana peasant
proprietors
- Land gifted to temples
- Land gifted to Brahmans
- Land of royal person
183Q.183. The Airavatesvara Temple in Tamil Nadu was built by _________.
- Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
- Rajaraja Chola II
- Maharaja Pratap Singh
- Rajaraja Chola I
184Q.184. The term "Vetti" in Chola empire is related to ___________
- Gold coins
- Forced labour
- Army
- Part payments
185Q.185. Rajaraja I, considered the most powerful Chola ruler, became king in ______.
186Q.186. Which of the following towns was built by the ruler Vijayalaya in Kaveri delta?
- Tiruchirappalli
- Tiruppur
- Thanjavur
- Madurai
187Q.187. Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni was a contemporary of which Chola king?
- Rajaraja I
- Rajendra I
- Rajendra II
- Rajadhiraja
188Q.188. In the early eleventh century, the Chola king Rajendra I built a Shiva temple and filled it with a Sun-pedestal seized from the ______.
- Chalukyas
- Kalingas
- Vakatakas
- Palas
189Q.189. Who among the following belonged to the ancient chiefly family of the Cholas from Uraiyur, captured the Kaveri delta from the Muttaraiyar in the middle of the ninth century?
- Gandaraditya
- Aditya I
- Vijayalaya
- Parantaka I
190Q.190. Which of the following towns was grown as a temple town during the Chola dynasty?
- Ahmedabad
- Bhillasvamin
- Ahmednagar
- Ajmer
191Q.191. Which of the following territories to the south and north were made part of the Chola kingdom by the successors of the ruler Vijayalaya?
- Pandya and Pallava
- Rashtrakuta and Chera
- Vakataka and Satavahana
- Pallava and Chera
192Q.192. Which dynasty's bronze statues were made using the "lost wax" technique?
193Q.193. Puhar or Kaveripattinam was the port of which of the following dynasty?
- Cholas
- Pandyas
- Vakatakas
- Cheras
194Q.194. Rajendra I was the son of which of the following Chola kings?
- Rajaraja I
- Virarajendra
- Gandaraditya
- Vijayalaya
195Q.195. Who was the author of “Mahabhashya”?
- Panini
- Patanjali
- Bana
- Kautilya
196Q.196. Which of the following dynasties succeeded the Palas of Bengal?
- Devas
- Gaudas
- Senas
- Maukharis
197Q.197. Who had Sialkot as his capital?
- Eukratides
- Menander
- Pushyamitra
- Demetrios
198Q.198. To which of the following dynasties were the Vatapi Chalukyas tributary princes?
- Cholas
- Kadambas
- Pallavas
- Kalyani Chalukyas
199Q.199. Which of the following pairs of locations are famous for Buddhist railings and gateways?
- Patna and Rajgir
- Bharhut and Amravati
- Parasnath and Ajanta
- Sarnath and Kushinagar
200Q.200. Junagadh inscription of Kathiawar is related to which of the following kings?
- Rudradaman I
- Kanishka
- Gautamiputra Satakarni
- Narasimhavarman
201Q.201. Which of the following is the oldest dated fort in India?
- Golconda Fort
- Srirangapatna Fort
- Kangra Fort
- Mehrangarh Fort
202Q.202. Brihat Samhita was the treatise of which of the following subjects?
- Geography
- Botany
- Natural History
- Astronomy
203Q.203. Shore temple of Mamallapuram was built by:
- Pallavas
- Cholas
- Nagas
- Chalukyas
204Q.204. Which ruler of the Chahamana dynasty made Ajmer his capital?
- Prithviraj II
- Arnoraj
- Prithviraj III
- Ajayaraja
205Q.205. Prithviraj Raso, an epic poem about the life of the 12th century Indian king, Prithviraj Chauhan, was written by
- Bharavi
- Banabhatta
- Ashvaghosa
- Chand Bardai
206Q.206. Dhruvasena II is related to which of the following ruling dynasties?
- Pushyabhuti
- Maukhari
- Maitraka
- Vakataka
207Q.207. The ‘Tripartite struggle’ was between Gurjara Pratiharas in North India, Palas in Eastern India and ________ in South India.
- Rashtrakutas
- Cholas
- Cheras
- Marathas
208Q.208. Siddheshwar Mahadev Temple in Bengal depicts the architecture of which dynasty?
- Pala Dynasty
- Hussain Shahi dynasty
- Shunga Dynasty
- Chalukya dynasty
209Q.209. Malavikagnimitra, a drama of the 5th century CE, was written by
- Kalidasa
- Pingala
- Bhavabhuti
- Harisena
210Q.210. Ravana Phadi cave and Durga Temple at Aihole portray the architectural style of which dynasty?
- Chalukya
- Hoysala
- Vijayanagara
- Pallava
211Q.211. Consider the following statements regarding the Indo Greeks.
1. The most celebrated Indo-Greek ruler was Menander.
2. Menander has been identified with King Milinda mentioned in the famous Buddhist text Milindapanha.
3. Milindapanho contains philosophical questions that Milinda asked Amrapali.
4. Impressed by the answers, King Milinda accepted Buddhism as his religion.
Which among the above statements are correct.
- Only 3, 2 and 4
- Only 1, 3 and 4
- Only 1, 2 and 4
- Only 1, 2 and 3
212Q.212. The star-shaped temples were built during the reign of
- Hoysala
- Chalukya
- Cholas
- Badami
213Q.213. Which of the following was the capital of the Hindu Shahi Kingdom?
- Multan
- Waihind
- Lahore
- Srinagar
214Q.214. The Gahadavalas ruled over which region of India?
215Q.215. Which of the following ancient texts is a source to study Bharatanatyam?
- Abhigyan Shakuntalam
- Arthashastra
- Ashtadhyayi
- Abhinaya Darpana
216Q.216. Alvars were the devotees of which South Indian cult?
- Vaishnavism
- Jainism
- Saivism
- Shaktism
217Q.217. The book ‘Rajatarangini' is about the history of which state written in 12th century CE?
218Q.218. In the middle of which century did the Arab traveller Sulaiman visit India?
219Q.219. The rulers of which of the following Rajput dynasties patronised Jainism and one of them is reported to have accepted Jainism under the influence of a Jain scholar Hemachandra?
- Chahman
- Chalukya
- Pratihara
- Parmara
220Q.220. Which of the following universities was founded by Pala rulers?
- Vikramasila
- Taxila
- Nalanda
- Valabhi
221Q.221. Alha and Udal, who gave stiff resistance to the enemy, belonged to which of the following Rajput States?
- Kalchuri
- Parmar
- Chandella
- Gahadavala
222Q.222. The Pala Dynasty rulers were primarily patrons of which religion?
223Q.223. Who among the following was the author of the play 'Mrichchhakatika'?
- Shudraka
- Bhasa
- Kalidasa
- Amarasimha
224Q.224. The Ashtadhyayi of Panini is a renowned work on ______.
- Mauryan Polity
- Medicine
- Sanskrit Grammar
- Gupta Administration
225Q.225. Who among the following was the most famous Shaka ruler, who got the Sudarshana Lake in Kathiawar renovated?
- Maues
- Rudrasimha III
- Rudradaman I
- Chashtana
226Q.226. Who was the last king of the Shunga dynasty?
- Bhavbhuti
- Pushya mitra
- Shashanka
- Devabhuti
227Q.227. Of which of the following Pratihara kings was Rajashekhara, the famous poet and dramatist, the court poet?
- Devapala
- Ramabhadra
- Rajapala
- Mahendrapala
228Q.228. Who were the first to make land grants to Brahmins?
- Kushans
- Guptas
- Sakas
- Satavahanas
229Q.229. During the reign of which of the following Pallavas, Hiuen Tsang visited the Pallava capital Kanchi?
- Narasimhavarman I
- Narasimhavarman II
- Mahendravarman II
- Mahendravarman I
230Q.230. The most important ruler of the Satavahanas was _______.
- Vasistha Putra Pulumavi
- Pulumavi IV
- Simuka
- Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni
231Q.231. The Rampurva bull that was part of a Mauryan pillar found in Rampurwa, Bihar is now placed at _______.
- Sansad
- Rajpath
- Rashtrapati Bhawan
- Pradhan Mantri Bhavan
232Q.232. Who among the following was the last Pallava king?
- Mahendravarman - I
- Simhavishnu
- Aparajitavarman
- Narasimhavarman - I
233Q.233. The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple was constructed in 999 A.D. by the king Dhangadeva of ______ dynasty.
- Chola
- Chandela
- Pala
- Pallava
234Q.234. In the mid-eighth century, Dantidurga, a Rashtrakuta chief, overthrew his Chalukya overlord and performed a ritual literally called a _________.
- Horse ride
- Prarthna sabha
- Golden womb
- Subsidiary alliance
235Q.235. The emblem of the Chera Dynasty that controlled the central and northern parts of Kerala and the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu was _________.
- Tiger
- Bow and Arrow Gan
- Birds
- Fish
236Q.236. Which of the following is NOT part of six schools of Indian Philosophy?
237Q.237. Which among the following rulers adopted the title Devaputra?
238Q.238. The Amaravati School of art was developed under the patronage of ________ .
- Cheras
- Palas
- Cholas
- Satavahanas
239Q.239. Who among the following was a famous ruler of the Pandya dynasty of South India?
- Nizam Shah
- Karikala
- Ashoka
- Nedunjeliyan II
240Q.240. Around 2000 years ago _________ became the second capital of the Kushanas.
- Patliputra
- Madurai
- Vaishali
- Mathura
241Q.241. Sangam poems mention a Tamil word 'Muvendar' which means ________.
- Three ports
- Three taxes
- Three horses
- Three chiefs
242Q.242. The kingdoms of Chola, Chera and Pandyas belong to which period in ancient India?
- Mahajanapada period
- Sangam Period
- Gupta Period
- Mauryan Period
243Q.243. The term 'Kammakaras' in ancient times is related to ________.
- Tax collecting officer
- Goldsmith
- Landless agricultural labourers
- Craftsmen
244Q.244. Which famous ruler was known as the "Second Ashoka"?
- Chandragupta II
- Kanishka
- Milinda
- Rudradaman I
245Q.245. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to the Sangam literature?
I. These texts were supposed to be
composed and compiled in assemblies
of poets.
II. The Sangam literature compiled in
assemblies of poets were held in the city
of Madurai.
- Only II
- Both I and II
- Only I
- Neither I nor II
246Q.246. Who among the following gave up his traditional professions and took to arms, successfully established a kingdom in Karnataka?
- Vasudeva Kanva
- Pushyamitra Shunga
- Kadamba Mayurasharman
- Gurjara-Pratihara Harichandra
247Q.247. Which of the following pairs of ‘Dynasty – Ruled region’ is correctly matched?
I. Shakas – North west and north India.
II. Vakatakas – Central and western India.
- Only I
- Only II
- Neither I nor II
- Both I and II
248Q.248. Merchants and migrants first brought the teachings of the holy Quran to India in the_______century.
249Q.249. Which of the following is NOT associated with Aryabhata?
- Spoke about elaborate surgical procedures.
- Developed a scientific explanation for
eclipses.
- Stated that day and night were
caused by the rotation of the earth
on its axis.
- Found a way of calculating the
circumference of a circle.
250Q.250. Ravikirti was the court poet of which of the following dynasty rulers?
- Pallavas
- Cholas
- Chalukyas
- Cheras
251Q.251. The Durga temple at Aihole, built about ______ years ago.
252Q.252. According to the Brihat Samhita, what do you call the process of making scents, mouth perfumes, and bath powders?
- Pattanga
- Jatuka
- Kamplcica
- Gandhayukli
253Q.253. Which of the following book was written by Aryabhata?
- Natya Shastra
- Aryabhatiyam
- Dhatupatha
- Romaka Siddhanta
254Q.254. Who among the following was the founder of the Kanva dynasty?
- Devabhuti
- Narayana
- Susharman
- Vasudeva
255Q.255. The rulers of which of the following dynasties built the Khajuraho temples between 950 to 1050 A.D in central India?
- Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty
- Chandela Dynasty
- Pala Dynasty
- Rashtrakuta Dynasty
256Q.256. In which of the following languages did Amoghavarsha write Kavirajamarga?
- Kannada
- Telugu
- Tamil
- Sanskrit
257Q.257. Which king of the Pala dynasty defeated Indrayudh and made Chakrayudha as the ruler of Kannauj?
- Mahendrapala
- Dharmapala
- Devapala
- Gopala
258Q.258. Manuscripts were usually written on:
- Iron
- Tulsi leaves
- Palm leaf
- Marbles
259Q.259. Mukteshwara Temple is a 10th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in _______.
- Assam
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
- Odisha
260Q.260. Which of the following is NOT a Buddhist architectural marvel of India?
- Pataleshwar Caves
- Ajanta Caves
- Sanchi Stupa
- Bharhut Stupa
261Q.261. Queen Rudramadevi belonged to which dynasty of India?
- Kakatiya
- Chalukya
- Chera
- Chola
262Q.262. ______ was an important port city in ancient India.
- Champa
- Shravasti
- Ahichhatra
- Tamralipti
263Q.263. Which of the following was a fishing colony that was used as a port for trading with the Romans and the Greco-Romans in ancient India?
- Arikamedu
- Tulapurushandana
- Lothal
- Badami
264Q.264. The Mesopotamians wrote on tablets made of:
- Slate
- Limestone
- Clay
- Sandstone
265Q.265. Which place had a water harvesting system channeling the flood water of the Ganga river in the first century B.C?
- Gorakhpur
- Sringaverapura
- Kanpur
- Mirzapur
266Q.266. Which state of India was ruled by the Ningthouja dynasty?
- Assam
- Manipur
- Gujarat
- Haryana
267Q.267. The Caves of Elephanta are predominantly dedicated to which of the following deities?
- Lord Ganesha
- Lord Rama
- Lord Shiva
- Lord Krishna
268Q.268. In which of the following temples will you find Gopurams?
- Dilwara Temple, Mount Abu.
- Golden Temple, Amritsar.
- Bhabatarini Temple, Dakshineswar.
- Shiva Temple, Chidambaram.
269Q.269. Who among the following wrote the basic text of Vaisheshika philosophy?
- Kanada
- Jaimini
- Shankaracharya
- Patanjali
270Q.270. The story of Maynamati and Gopichandra is a part of which of the following literary works?
- Chandimangal Kavya
- Nath literature
- Sanskrit epics
- Manasamangal Kavya
271Q.271. Yashovigraha, Mahichandra and Chandradeva were the first three rulers of ______ dynasty.
- Chauhans
- Wadiyar
- Maratha
- Gahadavala
272Q.272. Who among the following was NOT a ruler of the Kushana dynasty?
- Nahapana
- Huvishka
- Vasudeva
- Vasishka
273Q.273. Identify the Indian state which was known as 'Pragjyotisha' during the epic period.
274Q.274. In which of the following caves is the painting named ‘Padmapani Bodhisattva’ found?
- Ajanta Cave No. 2
- Ajanta Cave No. 3
- Ajanta Cave No. 1
- Ajanta Cave No. 4
275Q.275. Bhaskaravarman of the Varman dynasty ruled in the ______ region.
- Kamarupa
- Magadha
- Ujjain
- Vaishali
276Q.276. The famous caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri are located in:
- Tripura
- Uttarakhand
- Odisha
- Chhattisgarh
277Q.277. Kolathunadu, Valluvanad and Thekkumkoor were ancient small-time kingdoms in which state of India?
- Gujarat
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Bihar
278Q.278. When did the Vikrama Era begin?
279Q.279. In which year Timur's invasion of Delhi took place?
280Q.280. Which of the following was the last invasion by Mahmud Ghazni outside Punjab?
- Kanauj
- Somnath
- Mathura
- Kalinjar
281Q.281. Between who among the following did the Battle of Chandawar take place?
- Prithviraj III and Muhammad Ghori.
- Jaychand and Mahmood Gaznavi.
- Prithviraj III and Mahmood Gaznavi.
- Jaychand and Muhammad Ghori.
282Q.282. The famous Arabic scholar Al Biruni came into contact with India through _____ in the eleventh century A.D.
- Muhammad Bin Qasim
- Mahmud Ghaznavi
- Abdullah Shah Ghazi
- Al-Walid I
283Q.283. When did the Mongol ruler Genghis Khan die?
284Q.284. Who among the following was the best-known Chahamana ruler?
- Prithviraja I
- Prithviraja III
- Vigraharaja II
- Vasudeva
285Q.285. In which year did the Mongols under Genghis Khan invade Transoxiana in North-East Iran?
286Q.286. Zoroaster was a/an ______ prophet.
- Iranian
- Indian
- Chinese
- British
287Q.287. Who among the following built
the first European fort in India in the year
1503 ?
- Portuguese
- British
- French
- Dutch
288Q.288. The office of Diwan-i-Insha dealt
with which affair in administration?
- Military
- Finance
- State correspondence
- Religious affairs
289Q.289. Who was the Sultan of Delhi at
the time of the establishment of
Vijayanagara Empire?
- Mohammad bin Tughlaq
- Nasiruddin Mahmud
- Alauddin Khilji
- Iltutmish
290Q.290. Which of the following systems of
the Delhi sultanate had a influence on the
Bahmani and Vijayanagar kingdoms?
- Bitikchi
- Chahalgani
- Walis
- Iqtadari
291Q.291. Who among the following was the
head of the Diwan-i-Insha department
under the Delhi sultanate?
- Amir-i-Dad
- Dabir-i-Khas
- Barid-i-Mumalik
- Wakil-i-Dar
292Q.292. The Tomb of Razia Sultan in the
state of Haryana is made of which
building material?
- Red sandstone
- Marble
- Granite
- Baked bricks
293Q.293. During the Sultanate of Delhi, the
term "Ulema" was associated with ______.
- Commander-in-chief
- Village Revenue officer
- Learned theologians and jurists
- Postal officer
294Q.294. Who among the following was the
daughter of Iltumish, a ruler of Slave
Mamluk dynasty?
- Razia Sultan
- Kubra Noorzai
- Harkha
- Shafiqa Ziayee
295Q.295. Under the Delhi Sultanate, a
religious tax ________ was imposed on
the wealthy and rich Muslims in India.
296Q.296. In which year was Razia removed
from the throne of the Delhi Sultanate?
297Q.297. Who composed Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
in the Delhi Sultanate period?
- Amir Khusrau
- Minhaj-us-Siraj
- Hasan Nizami
- Ziauddin Barani
298Q.298. Zafar khan was a famous General of which of the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate?
- Iltutmish
- Muhammad bin Tughluq
- Alauddin Khilji
- Balban
299Q.299. Which of the following combinations of 'Ruler - Predecessor' is correct with respect to the Delhi Sultanate?
- Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq - Muhammad
Tughluq
- Jalaluddin Khilji - Alauddin Khilji
- Alauddin Khilji - Jalaluddin Khilji
- Muhammad Tughlaq - Firuz Shah
Tughluq
300Q.300. Who among the following rulers ruled before Prithviraj Chauhan over Delhi?
- Qutbuddin Aibak
- Ananga Pala
- Ghiyasuddin Balban
- Jalaluddin Khalji