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This section includes 462 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
King Harshavardhana ascended the throne of Thaneshwar and Kannauj on the death of his brother, ________. |
| A. | Suryavardhana |
| B. | Indravardhana |
| C. | Chandravardhana |
| D. | Rajyavardhana |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
Pick out the odd persons from the following.a. Chanakyab. Vishnuguptac. Ramguptad. Kautilyae. Vishnu Sharmaf. Pakshin Swami |
| A. | a and e only |
| B. | b, c and f only |
| C. | d and e only |
| D. | c and e only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
Match List - I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists.List - I (Chalcolithic culture sites)List-II (Rivers of sites of Chalcolithic culture)A. Ahar1. TaptiB. Kayatha2. NarmadaC. Svalda3. KalisindhD. Malwa4. Banas |
| A. | A - 2, B - 4, C - 1, D - 3 |
| B. | A - 4, B - 3, C - 1, D - 2 |
| C. | A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3 |
| D. | A - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4 |
| Answer» C. A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3 | |
| 4. |
Oldest medicine system in India was launched by? |
| A. | Susruta |
| B. | Baudhayana |
| C. | Aryabhatta |
| D. | Charaka |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
In which Rock Edict is Asoka named in person and not by his usual title devanapriya? |
| A. | Maski |
| B. | Taxila |
| C. | Mahasthan |
| D. | Bahapur |
| Answer» B. Taxila | |
| 6. |
Kolathunadu, Valluvanad and Thekkumkoor were ancient small-time kingdoms in which state of India? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» C. Bihar | |
| 7. |
Lothal, one of the ancient civilization centres is situated in which of these following states? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Haryana |
| Answer» D. Haryana | |
| 8. |
Match the following Mahajanapadas with their modem names:a. AngaI. South Biharb. Magadha II. East Biharc. VajjiIII. North Bihard. MallaIV. Gorakhpur district |
| A. | a - II, b - I, c - III, d - IV |
| B. | a - I, b - II, c - III, d - IV |
| C. | a - IV, b - III, c - I, d - II |
| D. | a - III, b - IV, c - II, d - I |
| Answer» B. a - I, b - II, c - III, d - IV | |
| 9. |
In the early Rigvedic period, what was considered to be the most valuable property? |
| A. | Land |
| B. | Cow |
| C. | Women |
| D. | Water |
| Answer» C. Women | |
| 10. |
Mauryan Pillar Capital found at Sarnath is popularly known as ______. |
| A. | Lion Capital |
| B. | Horse Capital |
| C. | Bull Capital |
| D. | Elephant Capital |
| Answer» B. Horse Capital | |
| 11. |
According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions _________ was known as the land for the maintenance of schools? |
| A. | Vellanvagai |
| B. | Brahmadeya |
| C. | Shalabhoga |
| D. | Devadana |
| Answer» D. Devadana | |
| 12. |
As per Tamil tradition, assemblies of poets - known as 'Sangam' - were held at: |
| A. | Puhar |
| B. | Madurai |
| C. | Mahabalipuram |
| D. | Arikamedu |
| Answer» C. Mahabalipuram | |
| 13. |
In the Pre-Mauryan period India was known as__________ |
| A. | The Queen of the Eastern Seas |
| B. | The Queen of the Western Seas |
| C. | The Queen of the Southern Seas |
| D. | The Queen of the Erythrean Sea |
| Answer» B. The Queen of the Western Seas | |
| 14. |
5000 years old Indus valley civilization, found in the present day _______ District. |
| A. | Ranchi |
| B. | Hisar |
| C. | Kurukshetra |
| D. | Angeerasa |
| Answer» C. Kurukshetra | |
| 15. |
Megasthanees was a Greek Ambassador sent by: |
| A. | Seleucus |
| B. | Alexander |
| C. | Philippos |
| D. | Justin |
| Answer» B. Alexander | |
| 16. |
_______ is the founder of the Satavahana dynasty. |
| A. | Satakarni First |
| B. | Gautamiputra Satakarni |
| C. | King Simuka Satavahana |
| D. | Hal |
| Answer» D. Hal | |
| 17. |
In travel through India Fahien has mentioned a hospital. It was located at |
| A. | Ujjain |
| B. | Kaushambi |
| C. | Tamralipta |
| D. | Patliputra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
Al-Biruni from Uzbekistan, travelled to India in which century? |
| A. | 11th century |
| B. | 14th century |
| C. | 7th century |
| D. | 17th century |
| Answer» B. 14th century | |
| 19. |
Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.Which of the following statements about Jatakas is correct? |
| A. | These were composed by ordinary people, written down and preserved by Buddhist monks. |
| B. | These were composed by ordinary people, written down and preserved by Jaina monks. |
| C. | These were composed by Buddhist monks, written down and preserved by ordinary people. |
| D. | These were composed by Jaina monks, written down and preserved by ordinary people. |
| Answer» B. These were composed by ordinary people, written down and preserved by Jaina monks. | |
| 20. |
Golkonda fort was built during the reign of which of the following dynasties? |
| A. | Maurya |
| B. | Chaulukya |
| C. | Gupta |
| D. | Kakatiya |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
Place the following ruler of Magadha in their chronological order of rule:A. BindusaraB. BimbisaraC. AshokaD. Ajatasatru |
| A. | A, C, D, B |
| B. | B, A, D, C |
| C. | B, D, A, C |
| D. | D, C, B, A |
| Answer» D. D, C, B, A | |
| 22. |
Harappan people did not worship one of the following God – |
| A. | Shiva |
| B. | Vishnu |
| C. | Birds |
| D. | Swastika |
| Answer» C. Birds | |
| 23. |
Imagine if the earth is not inclined towards the plane of its orbit, thenA. the circle of illumination will match with longitudinal lines.B. the circle of illumination will match with latitudinal lines.C. there will be no seasonal variation in a particular region.D. there will be more seasonal variation in a particular region.Choose the correct option. |
| A. | B and C |
| B. | B and D |
| C. | A and C |
| D. | A and D |
| Answer» B. B and D | |
| 24. |
In which year was the Harappan civilization first discovered? |
| A. | 1905 |
| B. | 1921 |
| C. | 1926 |
| D. | 1932 |
| Answer» C. 1926 | |
| 25. |
Mahabharta was written by: |
| A. | Ved Vyas |
| B. | Valmiki |
| C. | Tulsidas |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Valmiki | |
| 26. |
During the 1820s, soldiers used a type of gun in which the powder was ignited by a match. What is the name of this type of gun? |
| A. | Matchlock |
| B. | Matchend |
| C. | Matchfire |
| D. | Matchkick |
| Answer» B. Matchend | |
| 27. |
Buddha’s teachings were compiled by his disciples and are known as |
| A. | Dipavamsa |
| B. | Tripitaka |
| C. | Mahavamsa |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Mahavamsa | |
| 28. |
Gurjara-Prathiharas originally came to the Indian subcontinent from: |
| A. | Mongolia |
| B. | Western Asia |
| C. | Central Asia |
| D. | Arabia |
| Answer» D. Arabia | |
| 29. |
‘Chanhudaro’ was famous for |
| A. | Ship building |
| B. | Textile |
| C. | Craft |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 30. |
Kanishka followed which of the following religions? |
| A. | Jainism |
| B. | Christianity |
| C. | Buddhism |
| D. | Sikhism |
| Answer» D. Sikhism | |
| 31. |
One of the best preserved Buddhist caves, Karla, is in which of the following states? |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | Uttarakhand |
| Answer» D. Uttarakhand | |
| 32. |
Bahadur Shah (First) was born in the year ________. |
| A. | 1543 |
| B. | 1643 |
| C. | 1743 |
| D. | 1843 |
| Answer» C. 1743 | |
| 33. |
Consider the following statements with regard to Kakatiyas and select correct statements:(A) Agriculture was the main profession during Lakatiya rule(B) Forests cleared and new areas were brought under cultivation(C) Land Revenue was collected both in cash and kind.(D) Irrigation was not given importance. |
| A. | (A) & (B) |
| B. | (A), (B) & (C) |
| C. | (A), (B), (C) & (D) |
| D. | (A) only |
| Answer» C. (A), (B), (C) & (D) | |
| 34. |
Literary sources from the Mauryan period include Indica and ______. |
| A. | Rock Inscriptions |
| B. | Arthshastra |
| C. | Coins |
| D. | Pillar inscription |
| Answer» C. Coins | |
| 35. |
At the beginning of the 4th century CE, the Guptas established a small kingdom in __________ |
| A. | Vatapi |
| B. | Avadh |
| C. | Magadh |
| D. | Malwa |
| Answer» D. Malwa | |
| 36. |
Harihara and Bukka were founders of which one of the following empires? |
| A. | Pratihara |
| B. | Rashtrakuta |
| C. | Chola |
| D. | Vijaynagar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
Indus valley Civilization is a: |
| A. | Copper Age Civilization |
| B. | Iron Age Civilization |
| C. | Axial Age Civilization |
| D. | Bronze Age Civilization |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Rakshasa type of marriage is |
| A. | marriage by purchase |
| B. | marriage by capture |
| C. | marriage by giving dowry |
| D. | marriage by seduction |
| Answer» C. marriage by giving dowry | |
| 39. |
Mahapadma Nanda ruled over the kingdom of ______. |
| A. | Kosala |
| B. | Magadha |
| C. | Vatsa |
| D. | Avanti |
| Answer» C. Vatsa | |
| 40. |
Arjuna with the grace of lord Shiva could get a weapon called |
| A. | Agneyastra |
| B. | Asvarishta |
| C. | Pashupatastra |
| D. | Mrita Sanjivini |
| Answer» D. Mrita Sanjivini | |
| 41. |
Match the following Kalchuri rulers of Ratanpur and their works:List - I(Rulers)List - II(Works)A. Kamal Raj1. Defeated King Someshwar of ChakrakotB. Jajalladeva - I2. Defeated Ganga king Anantavarman.C. Ratnadeva -II3. Made failure of the invasion of King Jaisingh of TripuriD. Jajalladeva - II4. Expedition on the Utkal KingdomSelect the correct answers: |
| A. | A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4 |
| B. | A - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2 |
| C. | A -0 2, B - 3, C-= 4, D - 1 |
| D. | A - 4, B - 1, C - 2, D - 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
Lord Buddha's image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called 'Bhumisparsha Mudra'. it symbolizes |
| A. | Buddha's calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation |
| B. | Buddha's calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara |
| C. | Buddha's reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve into the Earth, and thus this life is transitory |
| D. | Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct in this context |
| Answer» C. Buddha's reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve into the Earth, and thus this life is transitory | |
| 43. |
Pictures of Ajita are common ____________ themes. |
| A. | Buddhist |
| B. | Shaiv |
| C. | Vaishnav |
| D. | Jain |
| Answer» B. Shaiv | |
| 44. |
‘Mrichchhakatika’ a famous play was written in Sanskrit by |
| A. | B.B. Lal |
| B. | Shudraka |
| C. | Prabhavati Gupta |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Prabhavati Gupta | |
| 45. |
Brahmagupta used the terms ‘Kuttaka’ and ‘Kuttakaganita’ to refer to: |
| A. | algebra |
| B. | trigonometry |
| C. | arithmetic |
| D. | geometry |
| Answer» B. trigonometry | |
| 46. |
______ is a written document that draws from research depicting an anthropological culture.A. EthnographyB. Cultural RelativismC. EthnocentrismD. Ethnobotany |
| A. | B |
| B. | C |
| C. | D |
| D. | A |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
Alexander invaded India in ________. |
| A. | 323 BC |
| B. | 467 BC |
| C. | 326 BC |
| D. | 454 BC |
| Answer» D. 454 BC | |
| 48. |
Maharishi Gautam is associated to which Indian philosophy (Darshana)? |
| A. | Samkhya |
| B. | Yog |
| C. | Nyaya |
| D. | Vaisheshika |
| Answer» D. Vaisheshika | |
| 49. |
In which one of the following scripts were most of the Ashokan inscriptions written? |
| A. | Devnagari |
| B. | Brahmi |
| C. | Tamil |
| D. | Olchiki |
| Answer» C. Tamil | |
| 50. |
After Gupta dynasty, in the middle of Sixth Century AD, ______ established supremacy over Punjab |
| A. | Pallavas |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Kadambas |
| D. | Huns |
| Answer» E. | |