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This section includes 491 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your History knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 301. |
%_Which of the following cities was founded by Krishandevaraya?_% |
| A. | Warangal |
| B. | Nagalpura |
| C. | Udayagiri |
| D. | Chandragiri |
| Answer» C. Udayagiri | |
| 302. |
%_The Veda, which is partly a prose work, is_% |
| A. | Atharvaveda |
| B. | Samaveda |
| C. | Yajurveda |
| D. | Rigveda |
| Answer» D. Rigveda | |
| 303. |
%_Taxila University was located between which two rivers?_% |
| A. | Indus and Jhelum |
| B. | Jhelum and Ravi |
| C. | Beas and Indus |
| D. | Satluj and Indus |
| Answer» B. Jhelum and Ravi | |
| 304. |
%_Which of the following statement is correct about South-Indian Literature?_% |
| A. | In Southern India, the ancient Indian writings were written in four Dravidian languages which developed their own script and literature, these are, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada,Malayalam |
| B. | Tamil is the oldest with literature dating back to early centuries of Christian era. This developed during the three Sangams(assemblies of poets and writers) held during different times |
| C. | Both A & B |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 305. |
%_Which of the following books is based on Astrology?_% |
| A. | Romak Siddhanta |
| B. | Aryabhattiya |
| C. | Hora Shastra |
| D. | Brahma Siddhanta |
| Answer» D. Brahma Siddhanta | |
| 306. |
%_Who has given the treatise on the rule of the Pandyan kingdom by Pandala a daughter of Herakles?_% |
| A. | Megasthenes |
| B. | Kautilya |
| C. | Banabhatt |
| D. | Kalidas |
| Answer» B. Kautilya | |
| 307. |
%_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 menIII. Alexander died in 332 BC_% |
| A. | All are correct |
| B. | Only I, III |
| C. | Only I, II |
| D. | II, III |
| Answer» D. II, III | |
| 308. |
%_The traces of Janapadas and Mahajanpadas are found in__________?_% |
| A. | Vedic text |
| B. | Buddha text |
| C. | Jaina text |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 309. |
%_Which painting is made from Fresco style?_% |
| A. | Bhimbetka |
| B. | Piklikhal |
| C. | Ajanta |
| D. | Ellora |
| Answer» D. Ellora | |
| 310. |
%_Who among the following renowned Scholar wrote the biography of King Harsha and Kadambari?_% |
| A. | Bharavi |
| B. | Bhartrihari |
| C. | Bana |
| D. | Magha |
| Answer» D. Magha | |
| 311. |
%_Who was the last Hindu emperor of northern India?_% |
| A. | Harsha |
| B. | Pulakesin II |
| C. | Rajyavardhana |
| D. | Skandagupta |
| Answer» B. Pulakesin II | |
| 312. |
%_The art style which combines Indian and Greek features is called_% |
| A. | Sikhara |
| B. | Verna |
| C. | Nagara |
| D. | Gandhara |
| Answer» E. | |
| 313. |
_ All souls day is a __________ festival$? |
| A. | Buddhism |
| B. | Jainism |
| C. | Christian |
| D. | Muslim |
| Answer» D. Muslim | |
| 314. |
_ Who among the following 8th century Sanskrit poet wrote Gandavadha which describes the exploits of Yasoverman (king of Kanyakubj) ?$? |
| A. | Vagabhatta |
| B. | Vemana |
| C. | Vidyapati |
| D. | Vakpati |
| Answer» E. | |
| 315. |
_ Where is the longest corridor of the temple?$? |
| A. | Shreerangam |
| B. | Madurai |
| C. | Tiruchendur |
| D. | Rameshwaram |
| Answer» E. | |
| 316. |
_ Who among the following was worshipped during Early Vedic Civilization?$? |
| A. | Varuna |
| B. | Indra |
| C. | Surya |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 317. |
_ Which of the following is not an important limb of Vedas?$? |
| A. | Siksha (Phonetics) |
| B. | Kalpa (Ritual) |
| C. | Vyakarna (Grammer) |
| D. | Ashtadhyayi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 318. |
_ Who among the following was the first grammarian of the Sanskrit language?$? |
| A. | Kalhana |
| B. | Maitreyi |
| C. | Kalidasa |
| D. | Panini |
| Answer» E. | |
| 319. |
_ Which of the following is related to Etymology?$? |
| A. | Shiksha |
| B. | Kalpa |
| C. | Nirukta |
| D. | Vyakaran |
| Answer» D. Vyakaran | |
| 320. |
_ Who built the famous Vaikunta Perumal temple at Kanchipuram?$? |
| A. | Narasiman Yerman II |
| B. | Parmeshvara Yerman II |
| C. | Nandi Yerman II |
| D. | Aparajita Yerman |
| Answer» D. Aparajita Yerman | |
| 321. |
_ Which among the following book based on the exploits of Yasovarman of Kanauj?$? |
| A. | Rajatarangini |
| B. | Gaudavaho |
| C. | Malavikagnimitram |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Malavikagnimitram | |
| 322. |
_ Which one of the following was an important Port of the eastern coast during Gupta period?$? |
| A. | Kalyan |
| B. | Tamralipti |
| C. | Sopara |
| D. | Baroch |
| Answer» C. Sopara | |
| 323. |
_ Idol of dancing girl (Bronze) is found in which of the following civilzation?$? |
| A. | Mesopotamian Civilization |
| B. | Indus Valley Civilization |
| C. | Persian Civilization |
| D. | Egyptian Civilization |
| Answer» C. Persian Civilization | |
| 324. |
_ Which of the following play is set in the ancient city of Ujjayini during the reign of the King Palaka?$? |
| A. | Mrcchakatika |
| B. | Raghuvansa |
| C. | Sri Adi Kala |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Raghuvansa | |
| 325. |
__Who established Nalanda Mahavihara ?__ |
| A. | Kumaragupta |
| B. | Skandagupta |
| C. | Devgupta |
| D. | Vedgupta |
| Answer» B. Skandagupta | |
| 326. |
____________ comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution__ |
| A. | Nalanda |
| B. | Rani ki vav |
| C. | Hill Forts of Rajasthan |
| D. | Fatehpur Sikri |
| Answer» B. Rani ki vav | |
| 327. |
__Panchasidhantika, written by Varahmihir is based on?__ |
| A. | Mathematics |
| B. | Science |
| C. | Astrology |
| D. | Astronomy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 328. |
__Where were the hymns of Rigveda composed?__ |
| A. | Punjab |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Gujarat | |
| 329. |
__A Janapadin was the __________ of a janapada__ |
| A. | Servant |
| B. | Minister |
| C. | Army General |
| D. | Ruler |
| Answer» E. | |
| 330. |
__Kanishka ruled from?__ |
| A. | Purushpur |
| B. | Alipur |
| C. | Indraprastha |
| D. | Prayag |
| Answer» B. Alipur | |
| 331. |
__Which rulers built the Ellora temples?__ |
| A. | Chalukya |
| B. | Sunga |
| C. | Rashtrakuta |
| D. | Pallava |
| Answer» D. Pallava | |
| 332. |
__Mahabhasya was written by__ |
| A. | Gargi |
| B. | Manu |
| C. | Bana |
| D. | Patanjali |
| Answer» E. | |
| 333. |
__Which of the following pairs of persons are correctly matched? I. Chandragupta-II : Fa-Hien II. Skandagupta: I-tsing III. Harsha: Hiuen Tsang__ |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | I and III |
| D. | II and III |
| Answer» D. II and III | |
| 334. |
__Assertion (A): The Gupta period is often called the 'Golden Age' of ancient India. Reason (R): The Gupta rulers issued gold coins__ |
| A. | Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» C. A is true but R is false | |
| 335. |
__What was the capital of Avanti?__ |
| A. | Gaya |
| B. | Ujjain |
| C. | Satna |
| D. | Vallabhi |
| Answer» C. Satna | |
| 336. |
__Vikram Shila University was founded by__ |
| A. | Chandra Gupta Maurya |
| B. | Kanishka |
| C. | Dharampala |
| D. | Pulakesin II |
| Answer» D. Pulakesin II | |
| 337. |
__The subject matter of Ajanta Paintings pertains to__ |
| A. | Jainism |
| B. | Buddhism |
| C. | Vaishnavism |
| D. | Shaivism |
| Answer» C. Vaishnavism | |
| 338. |
__Which museum houses the largest collection Kushan sculptures?__ |
| A. | Mathura Museum |
| B. | Bombay Museum |
| C. | Madras Museum |
| D. | Delhi Museum |
| Answer» B. Bombay Museum | |
| 339. |
__Select the correct statement (s) is/are correct about Upanishad philosophy__ |
| A. | Indicates learning from a spiritual teacher |
| B. | Indicates learning from best teacher |
| C. | Indicates learning from best teacher who have morality and knowledge |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Indicates learning from best teacher | |
| 340. |
__Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?__ |
| A. | Sri Satakarni |
| B. | Simuka |
| C. | Pulumayi-I |
| D. | Yajnasri Satakarni |
| Answer» C. Pulumayi-I | |
| 341. |
__Ramcharitmanas is an epic poem written in which language ?__ |
| A. | Santali |
| B. | Munda |
| C. | Awadhi |
| D. | Sanskrit |
| Answer» D. Sanskrit | |
| 342. |
__Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct regarding Ancient Indian Literature that helps in restructuring of Indian history? I. Ancient literature is religious in nature, and contain exaggerated mythical story without any chronology i.e., puranic and epic literature II. A large number of inscriptions, coins, and local chronicles do indicate an effort towards history writing__ |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II | |
| 343. |
__The most important source of our information on ancient India's cultural history are__ |
| A. | Archaeological excavations |
| B. | Antiquities and monuments |
| C. | Literature and epics |
| D. | Inscriptions and coins |
| Answer» D. Inscriptions and coins | |
| 344. |
__Gupta Empire declined in the fifth century A. D. as a consequence of__ |
| A. | Chalukya raids |
| B. | Greek invasion |
| C. | Hun invasion |
| D. | Pallava raids |
| Answer» D. Pallava raids | |
| 345. |
__Which was the world- famous treatise of the amorous arts?__ |
| A. | Kamasutra |
| B. | Vemanasatakam |
| C. | Both A & B |
| D. | Neither A & B |
| Answer» B. Vemanasatakam | |
| 346. |
__Aryabhatta, believed to have been born in the 5th century AD, was a most renowned scholar of__ |
| A. | Astronomy |
| B. | Biology |
| C. | Medicine |
| D. | Physiology |
| Answer» B. Biology | |
| 347. |
__Which script was used in Ashoka's inscriptions?__ |
| A. | Brahmi |
| B. | Devanagiri |
| C. | Gurmukhi |
| D. | Sanskrit |
| Answer» B. Devanagiri | |
| 348. |
__In the Vedic age, who was the head of "Grama"?__ |
| A. | Kulapa |
| B. | Gramini |
| C. | Vispati |
| D. | Gopati |
| Answer» C. Vispati | |
| 349. |
__What was Hampi known for?__ |
| A. | It was the capital of Golconda |
| B. | It had the largest stable in medieval India |
| C. | It had the translation of the Indian epics to Persian |
| D. | It was the capital of Vijayanagar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 350. |
__Who wrote Si- Yu- ki?__ |
| A. | Harshavardhan |
| B. | Selucas Nicator |
| C. | Hieun Tsiang |
| D. | Megasthanese |
| Answer» D. Megasthanese | |