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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.
| 51. |
In the 6th century BCE Mathura became the capital of the _________. |
| A. | Panchal |
| B. | Ang |
| C. | Surasena |
| D. | Matsya |
| Answer» D. Matsya | |
| 52. |
"Bindusara" a great King was the son of _______. |
| A. | Ashoka |
| B. | Chandragupta Maurya |
| C. | Saravatha-siddhi |
| D. | Vikramaditya |
| Answer» C. Saravatha-siddhi | |
| 53. |
Of the following Harappan Civilization sites, which one provides the evidence of a large open area with terraced stands, identified as ‘stadium’? |
| A. | Kalibangan |
| B. | Chanhudaro |
| C. | Mohanjodaro |
| D. | Dholavira |
| Answer» E. | |
| 54. |
On which river’s banks was Harappa situated? |
| A. | Luni |
| B. | Bhogava |
| C. | Indus |
| D. | Ravi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 55. |
Name the holy city recognized as the birthplace of the first and fourth Jain Tirthankaras. |
| A. | Gaya |
| B. | Varanasi |
| C. | Ayodhya |
| D. | Dwaraka |
| Answer» D. Dwaraka | |
| 56. |
Kurukshetra, the famous battle field mentioned in Mahabharata was located nearA. RawalpindiB. MeerutC. New DelhiD. Ambala City |
| A. | B |
| B. | C |
| C. | D |
| D. | A |
| Answer» D. A | |
| 57. |
For which dynasty Bijolia inscription is an important source of history? |
| A. | Rathore |
| B. | Sisodia |
| C. | Chahamana |
| D. | Prathihar |
| Answer» D. Prathihar | |
| 58. |
Arrange the kings of Sangam dynasty chronologically:A. Devaraya IB. Devaraya IIC. Harihara ID. MallikarjunaE. Bukka ISelect the correct answer from the options given below: |
| A. | C, A, B, D, E |
| B. | E, A, B, D, C |
| C. | C, E, A, B, D |
| D. | A, B, C, D, E |
| Answer» D. A, B, C, D, E | |
| 59. |
In which district is Adichanallur which had been the habitat of human race during 1000-2000 BC located? |
| A. | Thoothukudi |
| B. | Ramanathapuram |
| C. | Tirunelvelt |
| D. | Virudhunagar |
| Answer» B. Ramanathapuram | |
| 60. |
In ancient time, Askot was the capital of: |
| A. | Pal dynasty |
| B. | Chand dynasty |
| C. | Katyuri dynasty |
| D. | Kunind dynasty |
| Answer» D. Kunind dynasty | |
| 61. |
Assertion (A): Satavahana society was patriarchal in nature.Reason (R): Some of the later Satavahana rulers used their mother name as a prefix.The correct answer is: |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | (A) is true (R) is false. |
| C. | (A) is false (R) is true |
| D. | Both (A) and (R) are true and(R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| Answer» D. Both (A) and (R) are true and(R) is the correct explanation of (A) | |
| 62. |
Match List-I and List-1 and choose your answer from the code given below :List - IList - II(A) Rigveda (i) Gopatha(B) Samaveda(ii) Shatpatha(C) Atharvaveda(iii) Aitariya(D) Yajurveda(iv) Panchvisha |
| A. | (A) - (iv), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iii), (D) - (i) |
| B. | (A) - (ii), (B) - (iv), (D) - (iii), (C) - (i) |
| C. | (A) - (iii), (B) - (iv), (C) - (i), (D) - (ii) |
| D. | (A) - (i), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iv), (D) - (iii) |
| Answer» D. (A) - (i), (B) - (ii), (C) - (iv), (D) - (iii) | |
| 63. |
Which one of the following statements about the Gupta period is NOT correct? |
| A. | Forced labour (Vishti) became more common than before in this period |
| B. | A passage in the Vishnu Purana refers to the Guptas enjoying all the territories along the Ganga up to Prayaga |
| C. | The Mehrauli inscription suggests that Chandragupta fought against a confederacy of enemies in Bengal and also led a campaign into the Punjab |
| D. | Saurashtra was not a part of the Gupta Empire |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64. |
In the Manusmriti which form of marriage results from the “Voluntary union of a maiden and her lover”? |
| A. | Eighth form |
| B. | Fifth form |
| C. | Seventh form |
| D. | Sixth form |
| Answer» E. | |
| 65. |
_______ caves in Madhya Pradesh are the finest example of pre-historic cave paintings and murals. |
| A. | Ajanta |
| B. | Ellora |
| C. | Bhimbetka |
| D. | Elephanta |
| Answer» D. Elephanta | |
| 66. |
According to the Tamil Sangam texts, who among the following were the large landowners? |
| A. | Gahapatis |
| B. | Uzhavars |
| C. | Adimais |
| D. | Vellalars |
| Answer» E. | |
| 67. |
Match List - 1 with List - 2 and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists.List 1(Neolithic sites)List 2 (Locations of these Neolithic sites) A. Utnur 1. Tamil Nadu B. Chirand 2. Kashmir C. Gufkral 3. Telangana D. Paiyampalli 4. Bihar |
| A. | A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1 |
| B. | A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2 |
| C. | A - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4 |
| D. | A - 4, B - 2, C - 1, D - 3 |
| Answer» B. A - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2 | |
| 68. |
Al-Biruni's famous work 'Kitab-ul-Hind' is a composition in the _____ language |
| A. | Urdu |
| B. | Sanskrit |
| C. | Turkish |
| D. | Arabic |
| Answer» E. | |
| 69. |
16 Janpadas of the age of Mahajanpada have often been mentioned in the Buddhist literature. Which of the following Janpadas have been mentioned by Panini in his Ashtadhyayi?A. Magadh B. AshmakC. KambojD. ChediE.VatsaChoose the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | D & E |
| B. | C, D & E |
| C. | A, C, D & E |
| D. | A, B & C |
| Answer» E. | |
| 70. |
Kanishka was the great king of which dynasty? |
| A. | Barkjei |
| B. | Asaf Jahi |
| C. | Kushan |
| D. | Chalukya |
| Answer» D. Chalukya | |
| 71. |
During the lifetime of Gautam Buddha, ______ great Mahajanpadas existed in the 7th and early 6th centuries BC. |
| A. | 19 |
| B. | 13 |
| C. | 16 |
| D. | 17 |
| Answer» D. 17 | |
| 72. |
Mihira Bhoja was the ruler of ______. |
| A. | Rashtrakuta |
| B. | Chola |
| C. | Chalukya |
| D. | Pratihara |
| Answer» E. | |
| 73. |
Harshavardhana faced a defeat by the hands of ___________. |
| A. | Banabhatta |
| B. | Shashanka |
| C. | Pulakesin II |
| D. | Grahavarman |
| Answer» D. Grahavarman | |
| 74. |
In ancient India, the leader of merchant caravans was called ______. |
| A. | Maha-danda-nayaka |
| B. | Sandhi-vigrahika |
| C. | Prathama-kulika |
| D. | Sarthavaha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 75. |
Aihole Inscription is associated with which of the following rulers? |
| A. | Vikramaditya |
| B. | Pulakesin II |
| C. | Akbar |
| D. | Ashoka |
| Answer» C. Akbar | |
| 76. |
I-tsing, a Chinese traveller, stayed at ______ for three years and learned Sanskrit. |
| A. | Patliputra |
| B. | Tamralipti |
| C. | Bodh Gaya |
| D. | Nalanda |
| Answer» C. Bodh Gaya | |
| 77. |
Junagadh inscription is written in which of the following languages? |
| A. | Prakrit |
| B. | Pali |
| C. | Kharoshthi |
| D. | Sanskrit |
| Answer» E. | |
| 78. |
If Kaushalya is from Ram, then Karna is from _______A. DraupadiB. GangaC. VrushaliD. Kunti |
| A. | A |
| B. | B |
| C. | C |
| D. | D |
| Answer» E. | |
| 79. |
In the context of the polity during the seventh century, the term 'samanta' meant ______. |
| A. | a subordinate ruler |
| B. | a finance minister |
| C. | a commerce minister |
| D. | a royal scribe |
| Answer» B. a finance minister | |
| 80. |
Matsya Mahajanapada of 6th century B. C. was located in: |
| A. | Western Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Bundelkhand |
| D. | Rohilkhand |
| Answer» C. Bundelkhand | |
| 81. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct statements:1. During the Stavahana rule agriculture was the main source of income.2. Half of the agriculture produce was collected as land tax3. Early Satavahanas followed the Vedic religion.4. The later Satavahans patronized Buddhism |
| A. | 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 | |
| 82. |
How many times did Mahmud of Ghazni invade India ? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 15 |
| C. | 17 |
| D. | 7 |
| Answer» D. 7 | |
| 83. |
During Gupta Age, Aryabhatta was a great |
| A. | politician |
| B. | sculptor |
| C. | mathematician |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 84. |
Kautilya’s Arthashatra given us information about the ___administration. |
| A. | Gupta |
| B. | Rashtrakuta |
| C. | Pratihara |
| D. | Maurya |
| Answer» E. | |
| 85. |
In which of the following rock cut caves eleven headed Bodhisattava image is depicted? |
| A. | Ajanta |
| B. | Ellora |
| C. | Kanheri |
| D. | Karle |
| Answer» D. Karle | |
| 86. |
In which Indian state was the ancient sea port 'Muziris' located? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» B. Gujarat | |
| 87. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List – I (Text)List-II (Author)(A) Kiratarjuniyam1. Dandi(B) Dashakumar Charitam2. Kalidas(C) Buddha Charitam3. Bharavi(D) Vikramorvashiyam4. Ashvagosha Choose the correct option from those given below: |
| A. | (A) - (3), (B) - (4), (C) - (1), (D) - (2) |
| B. | (A) - (3), (B) - (1), (C) - (4), (D) - (2) |
| C. | (A) - (2), (B) - (3), (C) - (1), (D) - (4) |
| D. | (A) - (1), (B) - (3), (C) - (2), (D) - (4) |
| Answer» C. (A) - (2), (B) - (3), (C) - (1), (D) - (4) | |
| 88. |
Near which river was most of the Rigveda Civilizations were situated? |
| A. | Narmada |
| B. | Saraswati |
| C. | Ganga |
| D. | Godavari |
| Answer» C. Ganga | |
| 89. |
______ was a poet and minister in the court of King Samudragupta. |
| A. | Harisena |
| B. | Banabhatta |
| C. | Vasumitra |
| D. | Kamban |
| Answer» B. Banabhatta | |
| 90. |
According to the Manusmriti, women can acquire wealth through which of the following means? |
| A. | Purchase |
| B. | Investment |
| C. | Token of affection |
| D. | Inheritance |
| Answer» D. Inheritance | |
| 91. |
Big landlords or warrior chiefs in the seventh century were acknowledged as ________ by the existing kings |
| A. | Rashtrakutas |
| B. | Chalukya |
| C. | Samantas |
| D. | Brahmanas |
| Answer» D. Brahmanas | |
| 92. |
Jain literature is also called as ________. |
| A. | Pitaka |
| B. | Agam |
| C. | Kalpa |
| D. | Sutt |
| Answer» C. Kalpa | |
| 93. |
Lothal, an ancient civilization site is located in the banks of which of these rivers? |
| A. | River Yamuna |
| B. | River Saraswati |
| C. | River Ghaggar |
| D. | River Bhogava |
| Answer» E. | |
| 94. |
Of the foreign travellers mentioned in the options below, who was the earliest to visit India? |
| A. | Fa Xian |
| B. | Megasthenes |
| C. | I-tsing |
| D. | Xuan Zang |
| Answer» C. I-tsing | |
| 95. |
______ was associated with the tribal republic of the Yaudheyas of the early Christian period and holds a series of mounds which yielded several Indo-Greek coins when excavated by Birbal Saini in 1938. |
| A. | Bhiwandi |
| B. | Khokrakot |
| C. | Charki Dadri |
| D. | Kaithal |
| Answer» C. Charki Dadri | |
| 96. |
Match the following:a. Narmada Valleyi. Early republicb. Vajjiii. Hunting and gatheringc. Garo Hillsiii. Cities about 2500 years agod. Ganga Valleyiv. The first citiese. Indus and its tributariesv. Early agriculture |
| A. | a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv, e-v |
| B. | a-v, b-i, c-ii, d-iv, e-iii |
| C. | a-ii, b-i, c-v, d-iii, e-iv |
| D. | a-v, b-iv, c-iii, d-ii, e-i |
| Answer» D. a-v, b-iv, c-iii, d-ii, e-i | |
| 97. |
Chaityas and Viharas were constructed for monks of which religion? |
| A. | Judaism |
| B. | Christianity |
| C. | Buddhism |
| D. | Hinduism |
| Answer» D. Hinduism | |
| 98. |
Chandra Gupta II extended the Gupta Kingdom to Gujarat in _______ AD |
| A. | 390 |
| B. | 309 |
| C. | 903 |
| D. | 930 |
| Answer» B. 309 | |
| 99. |
On the bank of which river was Harappa situated? |
| A. | Luni |
| B. | Bhogava |
| C. | Indus |
| D. | Ravi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 100. |
In whose court was Chanakya a minister? |
| A. | Chandragupta Maurya |
| B. | Ashoka |
| C. | Devavarman |
| D. | Dasharatha Maurya |
| Answer» B. Ashoka | |