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This section includes 5672 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 5451. |
Who was the Prime Minister of Chandragupta Maurya? |
| A. | Kautilya |
| B. | Megasthenese |
| C. | Khallataka |
| D. | Radhagupta |
| Answer» B. Megasthenese | |
| 5452. |
Which one of the following scripts of ancient India was written from right to left? |
| A. | Kharoshti |
| B. | Brahmi |
| C. | Pali |
| D. | Prakrit |
| Answer» B. Brahmi | |
| 5453. |
Who was the author of Arthashastra? |
| A. | Vasudeva |
| B. | Megasthenes |
| C. | Kauttlya |
| D. | Vishakhadutta |
| Answer» D. Vishakhadutta | |
| 5454. |
Which was the currency in circulation during the Maurya period? |
| A. | Pana |
| B. | Tola |
| C. | Kakini |
| D. | Dinar |
| Answer» B. Tola | |
| 5455. |
In which of the following pillars, inscription of Ashoka the name of his queen "Karuvaki' is mentioned? |
| A. | Samath Pillar |
| B. | Allahabad Pillar |
| C. | Rampurava Pillar |
| D. | Lauria Nandan Garh Pillar |
| Answer» C. Rampurava Pillar | |
| 5456. |
Which one of the following inscriptions refers to construction of two granaries to be used in the time of distress? |
| A. | Madhuban copper plate |
| B. | Poona copper plate |
| C. | Damodarpur copper plate |
| D. | Sohgaura copper plate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5457. |
Rulers of which of the following dynasties maintained diplomatic relations with distant countries like Syria in the west? |
| A. | Maurya |
| B. | Gupta |
| C. | Pallava |
| D. | Chola |
| Answer» B. Gupta | |
| 5458. |
Match the five major Maiiryan provinces with their capitals: A. Uttarapatha (Northern Province) I. Ujjain B. Avantiratha (Western Province) II. Suvarngiri C. Dakshinapatha (Southern Province) III. Tosali D. Prachya (Eastern Province) IV. Pataliputra E. Central Province V. Taxila |
| A. | A-I B-I C-II D-III E-IV |
| B. | A-I B-II C-I D-III E-V |
| C. | A-II B-III C-I D-IV E-V |
| D. | A-III B-II C-I D-IV E-V |
| Answer» B. A-I B-II C-I D-III E-V | |
| 5459. |
From which of the following source/sources it is learnt that Ashoka fought a fierce battle in Kalinga? 1. Separate Kalinga Rock Edict of Ashoka 2. Rock Edict XIII of Ashoka 3. Dipavamsa 4. Divyavadana Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 5460. |
Who was the founder of Kanva dynasty? |
| A. | Vasumitra |
| B. | Bhumimitra |
| C. | Vasudeva |
| D. | Devabhuti |
| Answer» D. Devabhuti | |
| 5461. |
Who was the greatest ruler of Satavahana dynasty? |
| A. | Satkarni I |
| B. | Hall |
| C. | Gautamiputra Satkarni |
| D. | Yajanasri Satkarni |
| Answer» D. Yajanasri Satkarni | |
| 5462. |
Some of the following is/are correct regarding Harappan civilization. 1. Three principal varieties of wheat occur 2. Three varieties of barley were cultivated 3. Lentils were cultivated 4. Among oil seeds, mustaid, linseed and sesamum have been found Which are those? |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | Only 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 3 and 4 | |
| 5463. |
Remains of horse bares have been found from: |
| A. | Mohenjodaro |
| B. | Lothal |
| C. | Surkotada |
| D. | Sutkagendor |
| Answer» D. Sutkagendor | |
| 5464. |
The polity of the Harappan people, as derived from the material evidence, was [2012-11] |
| A. | secular-federalist |
| B. | theocratic-federalist |
| C. | oligarchic |
| D. | theocratic-unitary |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5465. |
Three-paired cemetry was found in: |
| A. | Kalibangan |
| B. | Lothal |
| C. | Chanhudaro |
| D. | Mohenjodaro |
| Answer» C. Chanhudaro | |
| 5466. |
In which Indus Valley Civilization sites, was drainage system absent? |
| A. | Banawali |
| B. | Dholavira |
| C. | Lothal |
| D. | Rakhigarhi |
| Answer» B. Dholavira | |
| 5467. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List-I (Dynasty) List-II (State) A. Kadamba 1. Odisha B. Kharvela 2. Karnataka C. Chalukya 3. Bengal D. Pala 4. Gujarat |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 |
| B. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| C. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5468. |
The first Gupta ruler who issued coins was [UP-PCS 2011] |
| A. | Srigupta |
| B. | Chandragupta I |
| C. | Samudragupta |
| D. | Chandragupta II |
| Answer» C. Samudragupta | |
| 5469. |
Among the precious stones, the most extensive foreign trade during the Gupta age was that of [2013-II] |
| A. | diamonds |
| B. | ruby |
| C. | pearl |
| D. | sapphire |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5470. |
Which one among the following statements about the coins of the Gupta rulers is correct? |
| A. | The obverse and reverse, both had only the king's portrait and date |
| B. | The obverse an reverse, both had only an image of a deity and date |
| C. | The obverse generally had king's portrait and reverse had an image of a deity or a motif |
| D. | The obverse generally had king's portrait and reverse always had a date |
| Answer» D. The obverse generally had king's portrait and reverse always had a date | |
| 5471. |
Which among the following coin names occur in Pratihara inscriptions? |
| A. | Satamana |
| B. | Nishka |
| C. | Dramma |
| D. | Dinara |
| Answer» D. Dinara | |
| 5472. |
What was the name of ancient language of Chhattisgarh? [Chhatis G-PSC 2016] |
| A. | Haibi |
| B. | Awadhi |
| C. | Kosali |
| D. | Mahakantriya |
| Answer» D. Mahakantriya | |
| 5473. |
Who was the sacerdotal and secular head of the Oraon villages before tlie office of Malito in the earlier period? [Jhharkh-PSC 2016] |
| A. | Pujar |
| B. | Baiga |
| C. | Gorait |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Gorait | |
| 5474. |
Borobudur is the site of |
| A. | a huge temple of Vishnu and Shiva in Java, built in the 12th Century AD |
| B. | an enormous Stupa in Java, built in the 8th Century AD |
| C. | a magnificent palace of a Chola King in Tamil Nadu |
| D. | a Jain Monastery in Gujarat |
| Answer» B. an enormous Stupa in Java, built in the 8th Century AD | |
| 5475. |
Who founded the four Mathas in the four corners of India? |
| A. | Shankaracharya |
| B. | Ramanujacharya |
| C. | Bhaskaracharya |
| D. | Madhvacharya |
| Answer» B. Ramanujacharya | |
| 5476. |
Which one of the following is not a feature of North Indian temple architecture? |
| A. | Shikhara |
| B. | Garbha Griha |
| C. | Gopuram |
| D. | Pradakshina-path |
| Answer» D. Pradakshina-path | |
| 5477. |
Consider the following statements regarding Puranas: 1. They are eighteen in numbers. 2. They provide dynastic history. 3. They are written in past tense. 4. They speak of four ages called krita, treta, dvapara and kali. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4 only | |
| 5478. |
Which one of the following queen reigned Jammu & Kashmir? |
| A. | Rani Padmini |
| B. | Didda |
| C. | Rani Durgavati |
| D. | Rani Jhalkari Bai |
| Answer» C. Rani Durgavati | |
| 5479. |
Who among the following is known as the 'Napoleon of India'? |
| A. | Chandragupta Maurya |
| B. | Samudragupta |
| C. | Chandragupta II |
| D. | Harshvardhan |
| Answer» C. Chandragupta II | |
| 5480. |
Which of the following statements is incorrect in regard to the age of the Rig Veda in India? |
| A. | Social differentiation, based on occupations, had started. |
| B. | Unequal distribution of the spoils of war created social inequities. |
| C. | Land was not granted. |
| D. | Slavery was absent but wage-earner were found on a large scale. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5481. |
The Buddhist literature Anguttara Nikaya gives a list of sixteen great kingdoms called 'Sixteen Mahajan apadas'. Which of the following is situated in Eastern India? 1. Kamboja 2. Magadha 3. Vajji 4. Anga 5. Asmaka Choose the correct answer using code given below: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1,2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| D. | 3,4 and 5 only |
| Answer» C. 1,2, 3, 4 and 5 | |
| 5482. |
Which of the following personalities belong to Vedanta school of Indian Philosophy? (1) Ramanuja (2) Vallabha (3) Nimbarka (4) Madhva Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5483. |
Consider the following statements about the Treaty of Chittor 1. Mewar, including Chittor were restored to the Rana. 2. Rana had to be personally present at the Mughal Court 3. Rana could not repair or re-fortify Chittor. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 5484. |
Match the following [NDA 2010-11] List-I (Event) List-II (Place/Person) A. Tarmashirin Khan's invasion of India 1.Vijayanagara B. Visit of Farnao Martin, Evangelho the Portuguese factor 2.Zainul Abidin C. Visit of the traveler 3.Champaner D. Network of canals Kashmir valley 4. Muhammad Tughlaq in |
| A. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-2 |
| Answer» D. A-2 B-1 C-3 D-2 | |
| 5485. |
The famous Idol of Gomteshwar and famous Jain temple is situated at |
| A. | Hampi |
| B. | Srirangapattam |
| C. | Sravan belgola |
| D. | Mysore |
| Answer» D. Mysore | |
| 5486. |
Match list 'A with the list 'B' and choose the correct answer from the codes given below the list: List-A List-B 1. Brahmavarta A. The land between Saraswati and Drishadvati including Kunikshetra and the area occupied by Matsyas, Panchalas and Saursenas. 2. Brahmarshidesha B. The land between the divine rivers Saraswati and Drishadvati 3. Madhyadesh C. Region between the ocean on east and the ocean in the west and the Mountains. 4. Aryavarta D. The rcgion between the Himalayas and the Vidya Hills. |
| A. | 1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D |
| B. | 1-B 2-C 3-D 4-A |
| C. | 1-B 2-A 3-D 4-C |
| D. | 1-C 2-D 3-B 4-A |
| Answer» D. 1-C 2-D 3-B 4-A | |
| 5487. |
Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Gautam Buddha spent the maximum number of rainy seasons of Sravasti Reason (R): Prasenjit, the ruler of Kosala and Gautam Buddha were of the same age. Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. |
| C. | A is true, but R is false |
| D. | A is false, but R is true |
| Answer» C. A is true, but R is false | |
| 5488. |
Buddha is depicted on the coins of |
| A. | Wima Kadphises |
| B. | Kanishka |
| C. | Nahapana |
| D. | Budhgupta |
| Answer» C. Nahapana | |
| 5489. |
Mother of Gautam Buddha belonged to which dynasty? |
| A. | Shakyadynasty |
| B. | Maya dynasty |
| C. | Lichchavi dynasty |
| D. | Koliyan dynasty |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5490. |
In which Jain council, Jain dharm was divided in Svetamber and Digamber? |
| A. | First council |
| B. | Second council |
| C. | Third council |
| D. | Fourth council |
| Answer» B. Second council | |
| 5491. |
Which of the following is not a text of Buddhism? |
| A. | Jatakas |
| B. | Acharanga Sutra |
| C. | Digh Nikaya |
| D. | Sumangalavilasini |
| Answer» C. Digh Nikaya | |
| 5492. |
Syadvad is a doctrine of |
| A. | Buddhism |
| B. | Jainism |
| C. | Shaivism |
| D. | Vaislmavism |
| Answer» C. Shaivism | |
| 5493. |
Which of the following is not representation of Buddhist art? |
| A. | Stupa |
| B. | Vihar |
| C. | Chaitya |
| D. | Relic tower |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5494. |
Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following? |
| A. | Buddhism |
| B. | Jainism |
| C. | Sikhism |
| D. | Vaishnavism |
| Answer» C. Sikhism | |
| 5495. |
Which one of the following is considered the best Stupa? |
| A. | Amravati |
| B. | Bharhut |
| C. | Sanchi |
| D. | Bodhgaya |
| Answer» D. Bodhgaya | |
| 5496. |
Buddhist, Hindu and Jain Rock-cut caves coexist at |
| A. | Ajanta |
| B. | Elephanta |
| C. | Ellora |
| D. | Karle |
| Answer» D. Karle | |
| 5497. |
Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in the republic of |
| A. | Mallas |
| B. | Lichhavis |
| C. | Shakyas |
| D. | Palas |
| Answer» B. Lichhavis | |
| 5498. |
The teaching of Parshvanatha is collective lf known as |
| A. | Triratna |
| B. | Pancha Mahavrata |
| C. | Panchsila |
| D. | Chaturyama |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5499. |
The skills of our crafts persons are also apparent in the buildings that have survived, such as stupas. Generally, there is a small box placed at the centre of heart of the stupa. This box is known as- |
| A. | relic casket |
| B. | pmdhakshina patha |
| C. | garbhagriha |
| D. | shikhara |
| Answer» B. pmdhakshina patha | |
| 5500. |
The first Buddhist Council was summoned by - [Bihar J. Service 2016] |
| A. | Chandragupta Maurya |
| B. | Ashoka |
| C. | Ajatasatm |
| D. | Kanishka |
| Answer» D. Kanishka | |