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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.
| 251. |
Departure of Siddhartha in "search of truth" is known as- |
| A. | Dharmachakrapravartan |
| B. | Mahabhinishkraman |
| C. | Nirvan |
| D. | Parinirvana |
| Answer» C. Nirvan | |
| 252. |
Consider the following statements about Ashokan rock edicts : 1. Major Rock Edict XIll records Ashoka's remorse at the sufferings caused by his Kalinga campaign. 2. Major Rock Edict X records Ashoka's visit to Lumbini. 3. Major Rock Edict XII refers to Dhamma Mahamattas as a new category of officers instituted by Ashoka. 4. Major Rock Edict XII speaks about showing tolerance towards all sects.Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 4 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 253. |
From the information given below, identify the correct one(s) about the Indus Valley Civilization and choose the corresponding option as your answer.A. Indus Valley civilization is also known as the Golden Age Civilization.B. People of the Indus Valley civilization were the first to grow rice.C. The people of the Indus Valley civilization worshipped God Indra.D. Tin and precious stones were imported from Iran and Afghanistan. |
| A. | A, C and D |
| B. | B and C |
| C. | Only B |
| D. | Only D |
| Answer» E. | |
| 254. |
Buddhism became the state religion during the reign of ? |
| A. | Chandragupta Maurya |
| B. | Ashoka |
| C. | Samudragupta |
| D. | Kumaragupta - I |
| Answer» C. Samudragupta | |
| 255. |
"Kalpasutra" is a text related to? |
| A. | Buddhism |
| B. | Hinduism |
| C. | Jainism |
| D. | Sikhism |
| Answer» D. Sikhism | |
| 256. |
Ramcharitmanas was the influential work on Ramayana by: |
| A. | Tulsidas |
| B. | Kalidas |
| C. | Ramananda |
| D. | Kabirdas |
| Answer» B. Kalidas | |
| 257. |
In which of the following states was Lord Mahavira born? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Bihar |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» D. Gujarat | |
| 258. |
Magadha’s most serious rival Avanti had its capital at _____. |
| A. | Ujjain |
| B. | Mathura |
| C. | Ahichhtra |
| D. | Shravasti |
| Answer» B. Mathura | |
| 259. |
Kamandaka’s Nitisara is a contribution to: |
| A. | Logic and Philosophy |
| B. | Mathematics |
| C. | Political morality |
| D. | Grammar |
| Answer» D. Grammar | |
| 260. |
Match the Mahajanapadas and their kings:a. KosalI. Bimbisarab. Magadha II. Pradyotc. VatsaIII. Prasenjit d. AvantiIV. Udyan |
| A. | a - I, b - III, c - II, d - IV |
| B. | a - III, b - I, c - IV, d - II |
| C. | a - IV, b - I, c - III, d - II |
| D. | a - II, b - III, c - I, d - IV |
| Answer» C. a - IV, b - I, c - III, d - II | |
| 261. |
Consider the following statements about merchant guilds of South India:1. The Ayyavole merchant guild was originally established in Aihole.2. Manigraman merchant guild was subordinated to the Anjuvannam merchant guild in the 13th century.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 262. |
Inscriptions composed in praise of kings of ancient India are known as ______. |
| A. | Tripitakas |
| B. | Sutras |
| C. | Prashastis |
| D. | Jatakas |
| Answer» D. Jatakas | |
| 263. |
Match artisans engaged in building construction activities given in List - I with its modern connotations given in List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists : List – I (Artisans) List – II (Modern connotation) (a) Ahakpuzan(i) brick layer(b) Khishtmalan(ii) engraver(c) Parchinkar(iii) pounder(d) Surkhikob(iv) lime burners |
| A. | (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i) |
| B. | (a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i) |
| C. | (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (i), (d) - (ii) |
| D. | (a) - (iv), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 264. |
In which of the following states is Stakna Monastery situarted? |
| A. | Himachal Pradesh |
| B. | Odisha |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Answer» E. | |
| 265. |
In which of the following states is the pre-historic site named Koldihwa located? |
| A. | Telangana |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 266. |
At which location was a sculpture of a chariot, of the Harappa times, found? |
| A. | Lothal |
| B. | Banawali |
| C. | Daimabad |
| D. | Kalibangan |
| Answer» D. Kalibangan | |
| 267. |
Chinese traveller Xuan Zang visited Thanesar during the rule of |
| A. | Akbar |
| B. | Harshavardhana |
| C. | Vishnuvardhana |
| D. | Aurangazeb |
| Answer» C. Vishnuvardhana | |
| 268. |
Lomas Rishi Cave, constructed for Buddhist monks is located in which state? |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Chhattisgarh |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 269. |
'Kalchakra' ceremony is associated with which one of the following religions? |
| A. | Jainism |
| B. | Buddhism |
| C. | Sikhism |
| D. | Hinduism |
| Answer» C. Sikhism | |
| 270. |
Match List - I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List – I (Mahajanpadas) List – II (Capitals) A. Matsya 1. Mathura B. Kuru 2. Potan C. Sursena 3. Virat Nagar D. Asmak 4. Indraprastha |
| A. | 4, B) 2, C) 1, D) 3 |
| B. | 3, B) 1, C) 4, D) 2 |
| C. | 3, B) 4, C) 1, D) 2 |
| D. | 2, B) 3, C) 4, D) 1 |
| Answer» D. 2, B) 3, C) 4, D) 1 | |
| 271. |
‘Bibi Ka Maqbara was built by |
| A. | Humayun |
| B. | Azam Shah |
| C. | Babur |
| D. | Aurangzeb |
| Answer» E. | |
| 272. |
Ajanta and Ellora caves are located in ________. |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Rajasthan | |
| 273. |
Battle of Kanauj in 1540 was fought between Sher Shah and ________. |
| A. | Babur |
| B. | Humayun |
| C. | Akbar |
| D. | Aurangzeb |
| Answer» C. Akbar | |
| 274. |
Couple burial was found in which of the following Harappan sites? |
| A. | Mohenjodaro |
| B. | Harappa |
| C. | Chanhudado |
| D. | Lothal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 275. |
In ancient period, which Varna was also called as 'Sarthavaha'? |
| A. | Brahmana |
| B. | Kshatriya |
| C. | Vaishya |
| D. | Shudra |
| Answer» D. Shudra | |
| 276. |
Ashoka changed his attitude towards war after the battle of _______. |
| A. | Kalinga |
| B. | Khanwa |
| C. | Buxar |
| D. | Kalinjar |
| Answer» B. Khanwa | |
| 277. |
'Burjholm' and 'Chirand' are the two places in India where ____ instruments of weapons manufactured by Neolithic people were discovered. |
| A. | Wood |
| B. | Bone |
| C. | Metal |
| D. | Stone |
| Answer» C. Metal | |
| 278. |
________ comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institute. |
| A. | Nalanda |
| B. | Rani ki vav |
| C. | Hill Forts of Rajasthan |
| D. | Fatehpur Sikri |
| Answer» B. Rani ki vav | |
| 279. |
Mohenjodaro is situated on the bank of which river? |
| A. | Ravi |
| B. | Jhelum |
| C. | Chenab |
| D. | Indus |
| Answer» E. | |
| 280. |
In Indus valley civilization, Lothal was famous for which of the following? |
| A. | The Rock cut architecture |
| B. | Dockyard |
| C. | Cotton cultivation |
| D. | Pottery |
| Answer» C. Cotton cultivation | |
| 281. |
Examine the following statements:A. The Mulki League advocated Deccan nationalism.B. Mulki League favoured Hindustani as a common language of Hyderabad and India.C. Mulkhi League assumed that communalism was the creation of British to divert Hyderabadis.D. Mulki League favoured Hyderabad's merger with Indian union.Choose the incorrect statement/s: |
| A. | A and B only |
| B. | C and D only |
| C. | D only |
| D. | A, B and C only |
| Answer» D. A, B and C only | |
| 282. |
In mahabharata haryana is called Bahudhana. Bahudhana means |
| A. | Land of Gods |
| B. | Land of grains |
| C. | Land of immense riches |
| D. | Land of agriculture |
| Answer» D. Land of agriculture | |
| 283. |
During the Gupta Age, Varahamihira was a/an |
| A. | sculptor |
| B. | artist |
| C. | scientist |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 284. |
Consider the following statements about Gana, Sanghas, and MahajanpadasIn a gana or a sangha, there were not one, but many rulersBoth the Buddha and Mahavira belonged to MahajanpadasBetween the sixth and the fourth centuries BCE, Magadha (in present-day Bihar) became the most powerful mahajanapadaWhich of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 285. |
Match List-I with List-II:List – I(Sites)List – II(Chronology)(a) Kili Gul Muhammad(i) 3370-2350 BC(b) Damb Sadaat(ii) 4555 – 3885 BC(c) Kalibangan(iii) 2980 – 1865 BC(d) Rana Ghundai(iv) 4550 – 3165 BCChoose the correct option from those given below: |
| A. | (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv) |
| B. | (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv) |
| C. | (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i) |
| D. | (a) - (iv), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i) |
| Answer» C. (a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i) | |
| 286. |
Consider the following statements pertaining to the Satavahanas:1. Satavahana rulers were identified through matronymics.2. Satavahana succession to the throne was generally patrilineal.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 287. |
After the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha, the first Buddhist council was held at |
| A. | Rajgriha (Rajgir) |
| B. | Gaya |
| C. | Pataliputra |
| D. | Vaishali |
| E. | None of the above/More than one of the above |
| Answer» B. Gaya | |
| 288. |
Out of the following which place was also known as Tamravati Nagri? |
| A. | Bairath |
| B. | Aahad |
| C. | Kalibanga |
| D. | Bagore |
| Answer» C. Kalibanga | |
| 289. |
Consider the following statements regarding the administration under Chola Empire:1. The Ur and Sabha were village assemblies mentioned under Chola inscriptions.2. The village affairs were managed by executive committees which were open for all.3. The Dravida style Brihadisvara Temple at Tanjore was built by Rajendra I.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 1 and 3 |
| C. | Only 2 |
| D. | Only 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. Only 1 and 3 | |
| 290. |
Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct / most appropriate options.Statement A): Bahadur Shah Zafar wrote letters to all the chiefs and rulers to organise a confederacy of Indian states to fight the British.Statement B): Bahadur Shah Zafar's decision to bless the rebellion of 1857 changed the entire situation dramatically. |
| A. | Both A) and B) are true and B) is the correct explanation of A) |
| B. | Both A) and B) are true, but B) is not the correct explanation of A) |
| C. | is true, but B) is false |
| D. | is false, but B) is true |
| Answer» B. Both A) and B) are true, but B) is not the correct explanation of A) | |
| 291. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:List – I(Kings)List – II(Queens)A. Chandragupta1. DuttadeviB. Samudragupta2. KubernagaC. Chandragupta II3. KumardeviD. Kumargupta I4.Anantdevi |
| A. | A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4 |
| B. | A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 |
| C. | A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 |
| D. | A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 |
| Answer» B. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 | |
| 292. |
How many powerful Mahajanapadas existed in ancient India? |
| A. | 16 |
| B. | 14 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 18 |
| Answer» B. 14 | |
| 293. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :noList-I (Harappan Site)NO List-II (Modem Name)ADholavira1SaurashtraBRakhigarhi2HisarCBhirrana3Kadir IslandDBhogavo4Haryana |
| A. | A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3 |
| B. | A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3 |
| C. | A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1 |
| D. | A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1 |
| Answer» D. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1 | |
| 294. |
Bimbisar belonged to the dynasty of |
| A. | Lichchavi |
| B. | Gupta |
| C. | Haryanka |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 295. |
Lothal city is situated on the banks of a tributary of which among the following rivers in India? |
| A. | Narmada |
| B. | Ganga |
| C. | Yamuna |
| D. | Sabarmati |
| Answer» E. | |
| 296. |
A pillar containing inscriptions from three different periods, i.e. the Mauryan period, Gupta period and Mughal period, is located at: |
| A. | Topra |
| B. | Lauriya Nandangarh |
| C. | Allahabad (Prayagraj) |
| D. | Rummindei |
| Answer» D. Rummindei | |
| 297. |
Chinese traveler ‘Sungyun’ was came to India in: |
| A. | 515 AD to 520 AD |
| B. | 525 AD to 529AD |
| C. | 545AD to 552 AD |
| D. | 592 AD to 597AD |
| E. | None of the above/More than one of the above |
| Answer» B. 525 AD to 529AD | |
| 298. |
‘Dhamma' is the ________ word for the Sanskrit term 'Dharma'. |
| A. | Hindi |
| B. | Prakrit |
| C. | Pali |
| D. | Urdu |
| Answer» D. Urdu | |
| 299. |
Direction: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct/most appropriate options.Consider the statements (A) and (B) about Mahayana Buddhism and choose the correct answer.(A) In this form of Buddhism, Buddha’s presence in sculptures was shown using certain signs.(B) The belief in Bodhisattvas emerged with the coming of Mahayana Buddhism. |
| A. | (A) is true, (B) is false. |
| B. | (A) is false, (B) is true. |
| C. | Both (A) and (B) are true. |
| D. | Both (A) and (B) are false. |
| Answer» C. Both (A) and (B) are true. | |
| 300. |
Mehrgarh, a Neolithic settlement, is situated in the ______ province of Pakistan. |
| A. | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| B. | Balochistan |
| C. | Sindh |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» C. Sindh | |