Explore topic-wise MCQs in Ancient History.

This section includes 20 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Ancient History knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The third Sangam was held at

A. Medurai
B. Arrikkamedu
C. Eranakulam
D. Tuticorin
Answer» B. Arrikkamedu
2.

The 'Paditrupputtu' is a cllection of poems in the praise of which of the following kings?

A. Chera
B. Chola
C. Pandya
D. None of these
Answer» B. Chola
3.

Which of the following were the patrons of Sangam,an assembly of tamil poets?

A. Chera
B. Chola
C. Pandya
D. Kadamb
Answer» D. Kadamb
4.

The capital of Kadamba kings was

A. Tanjore
B. Vanavasi
C. Kanchi
D. Badami
Answer» C. Kanchi
5.

'Tolakappiyam'is related to

A. Administration
B. Law
C. Grammar
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
6.

The author of 'Kural'of'Muppal',a treaise on polity ethics and social norms,was

A. Tolakapiyyar
B. Tiruvalluvar
C. Ilango Adigal
D. Sittalai Sattanar
Answer» C. Ilango Adigal
7.

Which of the following is called 'The Bible of Tamil Land'?

A. Kural
B. Tolkappiyan
C. Silappadikaram
D. Manimekalai
Answer» B. Tolkappiyan
8.

Who was the founder of Pattini cult related to worship of goddess of chastity-Kannagi?

A. Sengattuvan
B. Karikala
C. Nendujeliyan
D. None of these
Answer» B. Karikala
9.

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the listsList - I (Region)List - II (Meaning)F. Kurinji1.Hily backwoods or montaneG. Palai2.Parched or arid zoneH. Mullai3.Pastoral tractJ. Marutam4.WetlandK. Neithal5. Littoral / CoastalCode : FGHJKA.12345B.54321C.21345D.12543

A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» B. B.
10.

Who was the founder of Puhar(Kaveripattanam)

A. Karikala
B. Senguttuvan
C. Nendujeliyan
D. None of these
Answer» B. Senguttuvan
11.

Match List - I (Book) with List - II (Author) and select the correct answer from the codes given below the listsList - I (Book)List - II (Author)F. Tolkappiyam1.TolakapiyyarG. Silppadikaram2.Ilango Adigal H. Manimekal ai3.Sittalai SattanarJ. Sivaga Sindamani4.Tirutt akrdevasCode : FGHJA.1234B.4321C.2134D.1243

A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» B. B.
12.

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the listsList - I (State)List - II (Emblem)F. Chera1.BowG. Chola2.TigerH. Pandya3.FishCode : FGHA.123B.321C.312D.213

A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» B. B.
13.

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the listsList - I (State)List - II (Ruler)F. Chera1.SenguttuvanG. Chola2.KarikalaH. Pandya3.NendujeliyanCode : FGHA.123B.321C.213D.132

A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» B. B.
14.

'Tolakappiyam'

A. Administration
B. Law
C. Grammar
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
15.

About which of the following,it is said that:'the space in which an elephant could lie down produced enough to feed seven persons'?

A. Kaveri delta
B. Sunderban delta
C. Raichur doaab
D. None of these
Answer» B. Sunderban delta
16.

Which of the following is called

A. Kural
B. Tolkappiyan
C. Silappadikaram
D. Manimekalai
Answer» B. Tolkappiyan
17.

Who was the founder of

A. Sengattuvan
B. Karikala
C. Nendujeliyan
D. None of these
Answer» B. Karikala
18.

Match List - I (Book) with List - II (Author) and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists

A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» B. B.
19.

Which of the following were the patrons of

A. Chera
B. Chola
C. Pandya
D. Kadamb
Answer» D. Kadamb
20.

The third

A. Medurai
B. Arrikkamedu
C. Eranakulam
D. Tuticorin
Answer» B. Arrikkamedu