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This section includes 200950 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Knowledge knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 197501. |
The ancient Indian play Mudrara-kshasa of Visakhadutt has its subject on |
| A. | a conflict between Gods and Demons of ancient Hindu lore |
| B. | a romantic story of an Aryan prince and a tribal woman |
| C. | the story of the power struggle between two Aryan tribes |
| D. | the court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta Maurya |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197502. |
In ancient Indian Buddhist Monasteries a ceremony called Pavarana used to be held. It was the |
| A. | occasion to elect the Sanghaparinayaka and two speakers one on Dhamma and the other on Vinaya |
| B. | confession by monks of their offences committed during their stay in the monasteries during the rainy season |
| C. | ceremony of initiation of new person into the Buddhist Sangha in which the head is shaved and when yellow robes are offered |
| D. | gathering of Buddhist monks on the next day to the full-moon day of Ashadha when they take up a fixed abode for the next four months of rainy season |
| Answer» C. ceremony of initiation of new person into the Buddhist Sangha in which the head is shaved and when yellow robes are offered | |
| 197503. |
What is CORRECT about recent tiger survey in 2014 ? |
| A. | Tiger in India are decreasing |
| B. | Tiger in India are increasing |
| C. | Rajasthan have highest number of tigers |
| D. | None of above |
| Answer» C. Rajasthan have highest number of tigers | |
| 197504. |
Which one of the following animals was NOT represented on the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture ? |
| A. | Cow |
| B. | Elephant |
| C. | Rhinoceros |
| D. | Tiger |
| Answer» B. Elephant | |
| 197505. |
Match List -I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List -II(Ancient site ) (Archaeological finding )A. Lothal 1. Ploughed field B. Kalibangan 2. Dockyard C. Dholavira 3. Terracotta replica of a ploughD.Banawali 4. An inscription comprising ten large sized signs of the Harappan script |
| A. | A-(1),B-(2),C-(3),D-(4) |
| B. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(4),D-(3) |
| C. | A-(1),B-(2),C-(4),D-(3) |
| D. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(3),D-(4) |
| Answer» C. A-(1),B-(2),C-(4),D-(3) | |
| 197506. |
Who among the following presided over the Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir ? |
| A. | Parsva |
| B. | Nagarjuna |
| C. | Sudraka |
| D. | Vasumitra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197507. |
Consider the following statements regarding the Chakiarkoothu form of dance1. It is performed by /chakiar caste.2. It cannot be traditionally witnessed by the higher caste Hindus.3. Mizhava is the accompanying instrument.4. Its theatre form is called kootham-balam.Which of these statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1,3 and 4 |
| B. | 1,2 and 3 |
| C. | 2,3 and 4 |
| D. | 1,2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197508. |
The practice of military governorship was first introduced in India by the |
| A. | Greeks |
| B. | Shakas |
| C. | Parthians |
| D. | Mughals |
| Answer» B. Shakas | |
| 197509. |
Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city state of India in the 6 th century B.C ? |
| A. | Gandhar |
| B. | Kamboj |
| C. | Kashi |
| D. | Magadh |
| Answer» D. Magadh | |
| 197510. |
The Indo-Greek kingdom set up in north Afghanistan in the beginning of the second century B.C was |
| A. | Bactria |
| B. | Scythia |
| C. | Zedrasia |
| D. | Aria |
| Answer» B. Scythia | |
| 197511. |
The following persons came to India at one time or another1. Fa-Hien 2. I-Tsing3. Megasthenese 4. Hieun- TsangThe correct chronological sequence of their visits is : |
| A. | 3,1,2,4 |
| B. | 3,1,4,2 |
| C. | 1,3,2,4 |
| D. | 1,3,4,2 |
| Answer» C. 1,3,2,4 | |
| 197512. |
The Ashokan major rock edicts which tell us about the Sangam Kingdom include rock edicts |
| A. | I and X |
| B. | I and XI |
| C. | II and XIII |
| D. | II and XIV |
| Answer» D. II and XIV | |
| 197513. |
What is the correct chronological order in which the following appeared in India ?1. Gold coins.2. Punch-marked silver coins. 3.Iron plough.4.Urban culture.select the correct answer using the codes given: |
| A. | 3,4,1,2 |
| B. | 3,4,2,1 |
| C. | 4,3,1,2 |
| D. | 4,3,2,1 |
| Answer» C. 4,3,1,2 | |
| 197514. |
Which one of the following ports handled the north Indian trade during the Gupta period ? |
| A. | Tamralipti |
| B. | Broach |
| C. | Kalyan |
| D. | Cambay |
| Answer» B. Broach | |
| 197515. |
The term ' Aryan ' denotes : |
| A. | an ethnic group |
| B. | a nomadic people |
| C. | a speech group |
| D. | a superior race |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197516. |
The concept of Eight-fold path forms the theme of |
| A. | Dipavamsa |
| B. | Divyavadana |
| C. | Mahaparinibban Sutta |
| D. | Dharma Chakra Pravartana Sutta |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197517. |
Which one of the following was a corporation of merchants in ancient India ? |
| A. | Chaturvedimangalam |
| B. | Parishad |
| C. | Ashtadikgaja |
| D. | Manigrama |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197518. |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?1. Lothal : Ancient dockyard2. Sarnath : First Sermon of Buddha3. Rajgir : Lion capital of Ashoka 4. Nalanda : Great seat of Buddhist learningselect the correct answer using the codes given: |
| A. | 1,2,3, and 4 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1,2 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 | |
| 197519. |
Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the earliest royal order to preserve food - grains to be utilised during the crises in the country ? |
| A. | Sohagaura copper-plate |
| B. | Rumminderi pillar of Ashoka |
| C. | Prayaga-Prasasti |
| D. | Mehrauli Pillar inscription of Chandra |
| Answer» B. Rumminderi pillar of Ashoka | |
| 197520. |
Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Ashoka ? |
| A. | Kalsi |
| B. | Rummindei |
| C. | Special kaling Edict |
| D. | Maski |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197521. |
In the Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisatva Avalokitesvar was also known as |
| A. | Vajrapani |
| B. | Manjusri |
| C. | Padmapani |
| D. | Maitreya |
| Answer» D. Maitreya | |
| 197522. |
Milindapanho is in the form of a dialogue between the king Menander and the Buddhist monk |
| A. | Nagasena |
| B. | Nagarjuna |
| C. | Nagabhatta |
| D. | Kumarilabhatta |
| Answer» B. Nagarjuna | |
| 197523. |
which one of the following scripts of ancient India was written from rights to left ? |
| A. | Brahmi |
| B. | Nandagari |
| C. | Sharada |
| D. | Kharoshti |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197524. |
who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period ? |
| A. | Saumilla |
| B. | Sudraka |
| C. | Shaunaka |
| D. | Susrutha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197525. |
which one of the following statements regarding Ashokan stone pillars is incorrect ? |
| A. | These are highly polished |
| B. | These are monolithic |
| C. | The shaft of pillars is tapering in shape |
| D. | These are parts of architectural structures |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197526. |
Match List -I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List -I List-II A. Visakhadatta 1. MedicineB. Varahamihira 2. DramaC. Charaka 3. AstronomyD. Brahmagupta 4. Mathematics |
| A. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(4),D-(2) |
| B. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(3),D-(4) |
| C. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(1),D-(4) |
| D. | A-(3),B-(4),C-(1),D-(2) |
| Answer» D. A-(3),B-(4),C-(1),D-(2) | |
| 197527. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List -I List-II A. Gupta 1. BadamiB. Chandella 2. PanamalaiC. Chalukya 3. KhajurahoD. Pallava 4. Deogarh |
| A. | A-(4),B-(3),C-(1),D-(2) |
| B. | A-(4),B-(2),C-(3),D-(1) |
| C. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(4),D-(1) |
| D. | A-(3),B-(4),C-(1),D-(2) |
| Answer» B. A-(4),B-(2),C-(3),D-(1) | |
| 197528. |
Which of the following were common to of early Jaina literature ?1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment 2. Indifference to the authority of the vedas3. Denial of efficacy of rituals4. Non-injury to animal life Select the correct answer using the codes given below : |
| A. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 1,3 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» C. 1,3 and 4 | |
| 197529. |
Which one of the following is not a part of early Jaina literature ? |
| A. | Therigatha |
| B. | Acarangasutra |
| C. | Sutrakritanga |
| D. | Brihatkalpasutra |
| Answer» B. Acarangasutra | |
| 197530. |
Zero was invented by |
| A. | Aryabhatta |
| B. | Varahamihira |
| C. | Bhaskara I |
| D. | an unknown Indian |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197531. |
According to ancient Indian conmogonic ideas the sequential order of the cycle of four aeons (yugas) is |
| A. | Dvapara, Krita, Treta and Kali |
| B. | Krita, Dvapara, Treta and Kali |
| C. | Krita, Treta, Dvapara and Kali |
| D. | Treta, Dvapara, Kali and Krita |
| Answer» D. Treta, Dvapara, Kali and Krita | |
| 197532. |
The term ' Yavanpriya ' mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts denoted |
| A. | a fine variety of Indian muslim |
| B. | ivory |
| C. | damsels sent to the Greek court for dance performance |
| D. | pepper |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197533. |
The name by which Ashoka is generally referred to his inscriptions is |
| A. | Chakravarti |
| B. | Dharmadeva |
| C. | Dharmakirti |
| D. | Priyadarsi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197534. |
Who among the following anticipated Newton by declaring that all things gravitate to the earth ? |
| A. | Aryabhatta |
| B. | Varahamihira |
| C. | Buddhagupta |
| D. | Brahmagupta |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197535. |
According to Mimamsa system of philosophy liberation is possible by means of |
| A. | Jnana |
| B. | bhakti |
| C. | yoga |
| D. | karma |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197536. |
In sanskrit plays written during the Gupta period women and sudras speak. |
| A. | Sanskrit |
| B. | Prakrit |
| C. | Pali |
| D. | Sauraseni |
| Answer» C. Pali | |
| 197537. |
Which Indian city will hold the World Congress on Information Technology 2018? |
| A. | Hyderabad |
| B. | Bengaluru |
| C. | Mumbai |
| D. | Gurgaon |
| Answer» B. Bengaluru | |
| 197538. |
Match List -I with list - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List - I List -II ( Eras ) ( Reckoned from )A. Vikrama era 1. 3102 B.C.B. Saka era 2. 320 A.D.C. Gupta era 3. 78 A.D.D. Kali era 4. 58 B.C. 5. 248 A.D. |
| A. | A-(2), B-(4),C-(5),D-(1) |
| B. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(2),D-(4) |
| C. | A-(4),B-(5),C-(2),D-(3) |
| D. | A-(4),B-(3),C-(2),D-(1) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197539. |
Which of the following firms emerged as the most profitable company in India for the year 2014 in terms of net profit? |
| A. | TCS |
| B. | Infosys |
| C. | Reliance India Industries |
| D. | Tata Steel |
| Answer» B. Infosys | |
| 197540. |
Who has been appointed the new chief of Central Board of Film Certification of India? |
| A. | Leela Samson |
| B. | Sharmila Tagore |
| C. | Pahlaj Nihalani |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 197541. |
Which of the following Indian banks featured among the 50 World's Most Valuable Banks? |
| A. | ICICI |
| B. | Axis Bank |
| C. | HDFC |
| D. | State Bank of India |
| Answer» D. State Bank of India | |
| 197542. |
Who created a national record in weightlifting by lifting 238 kilograms under the 56 kilograms category at 10th Youth National Weightlifting Championship 2015? |
| A. | MC Bhaskar |
| B. | Vicky Batta |
| C. | Jimjang Deru |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 197543. |
18th of January 2015 was observed in India as: |
| A. | National Immunization Day |
| B. | National Youth Day |
| C. | National Science Day |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. National Youth Day | |
| 197544. |
Who amongst the following has been selected for the lifetime achievement award to be presented at the Jaipur Film Festival 2015? |
| A. | Steven Spielberg |
| B. | Majid Majidi |
| C. | Reza Naji |
| D. | Bahman Ghobadi |
| Answer» C. Reza Naji | |
| 197545. |
Recently, Who made the fastest ODI century in 31 balls? |
| A. | Shahid Afridi |
| B. | Corey Anderson |
| C. | Rohit Sharma |
| D. | AB de villiers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 197546. |
An ordinance is promulgated in consultation with the President on the advice of the Union Cabinet under which article of the Indian Constitution? |
| A. | Article 111 |
| B. | Article 368 |
| C. | Article 123 |
| D. | Article 132 |
| Answer» D. Article 132 | |
| 197547. |
Bhakti Sharma recently made world record in which field? |
| A. | Climbing Mount everest |
| B. | Swimming |
| C. | Table tennis |
| D. | IQ test |
| Answer» C. Table tennis | |
| 197548. |
Which batsman has the world record for the fastest One Day International century against his name? |
| A. | AB De Villiers |
| B. | Corey Anderson |
| C. | Shahid Afridi |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Corey Anderson | |
| 197549. |
Where is India's firstTribal food festival 2015being organized? |
| A. | Mumbai |
| B. | New delhi |
| C. | Jaipur |
| D. | Varanashi |
| Answer» C. Jaipur | |
| 197550. |
Who bagged the FIFA Ballon d’Or award for 2014 in women category? |
| A. | Christie Rampone |
| B. | Kristine Lilly |
| C. | Abby Wambach |
| D. | Nadine Kessler |
| Answer» E. | |