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This section includes 221 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge (GK) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
'Banabhatta' was the court poet of which emperor? |
| A. | Vikramaditya |
| B. | Kumaragupta |
| C. | Harshavardhana |
| D. | Kanishka |
| Answer» D. Kanishka | |
| 2. |
The Saka era commencing from A.D. 78, was founded by - |
| A. | Kanishka |
| B. | Asoka |
| C. | Chandragupta |
| D. | Vikramaditya |
| Answer» B. Asoka | |
| 3. |
Ganhadra school of art came into existence in - |
| A. | Hinayana sect |
| B. | Mahayana sect |
| C. | Vaishnava sect |
| D. | Shaiva sect |
| Answer» C. Vaishnava sect | |
| 4. |
The language used to write source materials in ancient time was - |
| A. | Sanskrit |
| B. | Pali |
| C. | Brahmi |
| D. | Kharosthi |
| Answer» C. Brahmi | |
| 5. |
India's trade with the Roman Empire came to an end with the invasion of Rome by the - |
| A. | Arabs |
| B. | Hungarians |
| C. | Hunas |
| D. | Turks |
| Answer» D. Turks | |
| 6. |
The people of the Indus Valley Civilization usually built their houses of - |
| A. | Pucca bricks |
| B. | Stone |
| C. | Wood |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» B. Stone | |
| 7. |
Nalanda University was a great center of learning, especially in - |
| A. | Buddhism |
| B. | Jainism |
| C. | Vaishnavism |
| D. | Tantra |
| Answer» B. Jainism | |
| 8. |
Worship of Mother Goddess was associated with - |
| A. | Aryan Civilization |
| B. | Mediterranean Civilization |
| C. | Indus Valley Civilization |
| D. | Later Vedic Civilization |
| Answer» D. Later Vedic Civilization | |
| 9. |
Mahabalipuram is an important city that reveals the interest in arts of - |
| A. | Pallavas |
| B. | Cheras |
| C. | Pandyas |
| D. | Chalukyas |
| Answer» B. Cheras | |
| 10. |
The great silk-route to the Indians was opened by: |
| A. | Kanishka |
| B. | Ashoka |
| C. | Harsha |
| D. | Fa-Hien |
| Answer» B. Ashoka | |
| 11. |
Lord Mahavira died at - |
| A. | Saravana Belagola |
| B. | Lumbini Garden |
| C. | Kalugumalai |
| D. | Pavapuri |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Lothal is a site where dockyards of which of the following civilization were found? |
| A. | Indus Valley |
| B. | Mesoptamian |
| C. | Egyptian |
| D. | Persian |
| Answer» B. Mesoptamian | |
| 13. |
The subject-matter of Ajanta Paintings pertains to - |
| A. | Jainism |
| B. | Buddhism |
| C. | Vaishnavism |
| D. | Shaivism |
| Answer» C. Vaishnavism | |
| 14. |
Up to where did Chandragupta Maurya's empire extend in the north-west? |
| A. | Ravi river |
| B. | Indus river |
| C. | Satluj river |
| D. | Hindukush range |
| Answer» C. Satluj river | |
| 15. |
Prince Ellara conquered Sri Lanka in the second century BC With which of the following dynasties of Dravida ruler was he associated? |
| A. | Chera |
| B. | Chola |
| C. | Pandya |
| D. | Pallava |
| Answer» C. Pandya | |
| 16. |
Which of the following was NOTcomposed by Harshavadhana? |
| A. | Harshacharita |
| B. | Ratnavali |
| C. | Priyadarshika |
| D. | Nagananda |
| Answer» B. Ratnavali | |
| 17. |
Sangam Age is associated with the history of - |
| A. | Benaras |
| B. | Allahabad |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Khajuraho |
| Answer» D. Khajuraho | |
| 18. |
The early Buddhist scriptures were composed in: |
| A. | Prakrit texts |
| B. | Pali texts |
| C. | Sanskrit texts |
| D. | Pictographical texts |
| Answer» C. Sanskrit texts | |
| 19. |
In Mohanjadaro, the largest building is: |
| A. | the great bath |
| B. | a granary |
| C. | the Pillared Hall |
| D. | a two storeyed house |
| Answer» C. the Pillared Hall | |
| 20. |
Chalukya king Pulakesin-Il was defeated by - |
| A. | Mahendra Varman-I |
| B. | Narasimha Varman-I |
| C. | Parameswara Varman-I |
| D. | Jatila Parantaka |
| Answer» B. Narasimha Varman-I | |
| 21. |
Greek- Roman Art has found a place in |
| A. | Ellora |
| B. | Gandhara |
| C. | Kalinga |
| D. | Buddhist Art. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
The Pallavas ruled from - |
| A. | Kanchipuram |
| B. | Madurai |
| C. | Tanjore |
| D. | Tiruchendur |
| Answer» B. Madurai | |
| 23. |
The Gupta Saka was founded by - |
| A. | Chandra Gupta, the First |
| B. | Chandra Gupta, the Second |
| C. | Samudra Gupta |
| D. | Kumara Gupta |
| Answer» B. Chandra Gupta, the Second | |
| 24. |
The caves of Ajanta and Ellora belonged to - |
| A. | Jains |
| B. | Buddhists |
| C. | Hindus |
| D. | Sikhs |
| Answer» C. Hindus | |
| 25. |
The language from which the term 'India' is derived is - |
| A. | English |
| B. | Greek |
| C. | Persian |
| D. | Arabic |
| Answer» D. Arabic | |
| 26. |
Mahavira's first disciple was - |
| A. | Bhadrabahu |
| B. | Sthulabhadra |
| C. | Charvaka |
| D. | Jamali |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
Vardhman Mahavir is also known as - |
| A. | Jena |
| B. | Great teacher |
| C. | Great preacher |
| D. | Jain |
| Answer» B. Great teacher | |
| 28. |
Subject matter which Manu Smriti deals with is related to - |
| A. | Economics |
| B. | Politics |
| C. | Law |
| D. | Artx |
| Answer» D. Artx | |
| 29. |
The Sage who is said to have Ary anised South India, was - |
| A. | Yagnavalkya |
| B. | Vashistha |
| C. | Agastya |
| D. | Vishwamitra |
| Answer» D. Vishwamitra | |
| 30. |
The home of Gargi, Maitrey, and Kapila was at - |
| A. | Vidisha |
| B. | Ujjain |
| C. | Pataliputra |
| D. | Mithila |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Which among the following chronology is correct regarding four samvatas'? |
| A. | Gupta-Gregorian-Hizri-Saka |
| B. | Gregorian-Saka-Hizri-Gupta |
| C. | Saka-Gregorian-Hizri-Gupta |
| D. | Hizri-Gupta-Gregorian-Saka |
| Answer» B. Gregorian-Saka-Hizri-Gupta | |
| 32. |
Who, according to the Buddhists is believed to be the next incarnation of Gautam Buddha? |
| A. | Atreya |
| B. | Maitreya |
| C. | Nagarjuna |
| D. | Kalki |
| Answer» C. Nagarjuna | |
| 33. |
Who is hailed as the God of Medicine" by the practitioners of Ayurveda? |
| A. | Susruta |
| B. | Chyavana |
| C. | Dhanwantari |
| D. | Charaka |
| Answer» D. Charaka | |
| 34. |
'Bull' in Buddhism is associated with which event of Buddha's life? |
| A. | Birth |
| B. | Great departure |
| C. | Enlightenment |
| D. | Mahaparinirvan |
| Answer» B. Great departure | |
| 35. |
Which of the following would be the most accurate description of the Mauryan Monarchy under Ashoka? |
| A. | Enlightened despotism |
| B. | Centralised autocracy |
| C. | Oriental despotism |
| D. | Guided democracy |
| Answer» B. Centralised autocracy | |
| 36. |
Seleucus Nicator was defeated - |
| A. | Asoka |
| B. | Chandragupta Maurya |
| C. | Bindu Sara |
| D. | Brihadratha |
| Answer» C. Bindu Sara | |
| 37. |
The monk who influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism was - |
| A. | Vishnu Gupta |
| B. | Upagupta |
| C. | Brahma Gupta |
| D. | Brihadratha |
| Answer» C. Brahma Gupta | |
| 38. |
The Harappans were the earliest people to produce - |
| A. | Seals |
| B. | Bronze implements |
| C. | Cotton |
| D. | Barely |
| Answer» D. Barely | |
| 39. |
The striking feature of the Indus Valley Civilization was - |
| A. | Urban Civilization |
| B. | Agrarian Civilization |
| C. | Mesolithic Civilization |
| D. | (4) Paleolithic Civilization |
| Answer» B. Agrarian Civilization | |
| 40. |
The Hoyasala's capital was - |
| A. | Warangal |
| B. | Devagiri |
| C. | Dwarasamudra |
| D. | Krishnagiri |
| Answer» D. Krishnagiri | |
| 41. |
Who defeated Harshavardhan on the banks of Narmada? |
| A. | Pulakesin I |
| B. | Pulakesin II |
| C. | Vikramaditya |
| D. | Nandivarman |
| Answer» C. Vikramaditya | |
| 42. |
In which language were the Buddhist- texts 'Pitakas' composed? |
| A. | Sanskrit |
| B. | Ardhamagadhi |
| C. | Pali |
| D. | Prakrit |
| Answer» D. Prakrit | |
| 43. |
The Chola kings were ruling over - |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Andhra |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Bengal |
| Answer» B. Andhra | |
| 44. |
Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha together are known as - |
| A. | Triratna |
| B. | Trivarga |
| C. | Trisarga |
| D. | Trimurti |
| Answer» B. Trivarga | |
| 45. |
Chinese pilgrim who visited India during Harsha Vardhan's period was - |
| A. | Fa-hien |
| B. | I'tsing |
| C. | Nishka |
| D. | Hiuen Tsang |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
During which of the following periods of Indian History did the Kshatriyas have distinct identity? |
| A. | Age of the Buddha |
| B. | Maurya period |
| C. | Post-Maurya age |
| D. | Gupta period |
| Answer» B. Maurya period | |
| 47. |
Which of the following countries has asked India to return the famous 'Dancing Girl' statue from Mohenjodaro? |
| A. | Bangladesh |
| B. | Bhutan |
| C. | China |
| D. | Pakistan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
Who compiled the tales of The Panchatantra"? |
| A. | Valmiki |
| B. | VedaVyasa |
| C. | Vishnu Sharma |
| D. | Tulsidas |
| Answer» D. Tulsidas | |
| 49. |
Who is the founder of Jainism in India? |
| A. | Gautama |
| B. | Mahavira |
| C. | Chandragupta |
| D. | Ashoka |
| Answer» C. Chandragupta | |
| 50. |
The term 'Upanishad' literally implies - |
| A. | Knowledge |
| B. | Wisdom |
| C. | Sitting near |
| D. | Recitation |
| Answer» D. Recitation | |