Ancient Indian History - Online Quiz
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Q 1 - In reference to Mauryan Empire, the term ‘Apabhandata’ refers ……
Answer : D
Explanation
The term Apabhandata is explained as accumulation or savings.
Q 2 - In the later Vedic period, the terms ‘Vairajya’ and ‘Svarajya’ refers:
A - Monarchical forms of government
Answer : B
Explanation
The terms ‘vairajya’ refers kingless state.
Q 3 - Which one of the following Vedic texts is partly found in prose and partly in verse?
Answer : C
Explanation
The text of Yajur Veda is written partly in prose and partly in verse.
Answer : A
Explanation
Written in Sanskrit, Buddhacharita is an epic poem on the life of Gautama Buddha.
Q 5 - The term Monism refers …
C - Belief in single gods, each in turn standing as the highest
D - Doctrine seeking to explain varied phenomena by a single principle
Answer : D
Explanation
The doctrine of monism believes in only one supreme being.
Q 6 - In reference to Five faces of Shiva, Vamadeva represents:
Answer : B
Explanation
Vamadeva is associated with Shakti i.e. strength and beauty as well as goddess Maya.
Q 7 - Consider the following statements:
1. When the five principles of Jaina strictly followed by a monk, it is known as ‘Mahavratas.’
2. When the five principles of Jain poorly followed by a monk is known as ‘Anuvratas.’
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Q 8 - In reference to 16 Mahajanapada, Surasena was geographically located in …
Answer : B
Explanation
Besides, Uttar Pradesh, Surasena also covered the regions of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh. Its capital was at Mathura.
Q 9 - The evidence of a dog attacking a deer has been found at …
Answer : A
Q 10 - Which one of the following sites had very strong defence system?
Answer : D
Explanation
In the later phase, the defence system of Harappa was very strong.
Q 11 - In reference to Buddhist symbolism, the Conch shell refers …
Answer : A
Explanation
The Conch shell indicates the thoughts of the Buddha.
Q 12 - In reference to Buddhism, Salaka refers …
A - A formal moving of resolutions
Answer : B
Q 13 - Who among the following had written the book ‘Hitopdesha?’
Answer : B
Q 14 - Which one of the following sites had the evidence of the earliest ploughed field?
Answer : A
Explanation
Most likely, Kalibangan people were the first who started the practice of cultivation by ploughing the field.
Q 15 - In reference to Sangam period, the term Nagars represent …
B - The hill people who gather hill products
Answer : C
Explanation
Nagars guarded the city walls and remote fortresses.
Q 16 - Who among the following had led the foundation of Odantpuri University?
Answer : B
Explanation
Odantpuri University is located in Biharsharif, Bihar.
Answer : D
Explanation
Udayana, the son of Satanika II (the Videha princess), was the king of Vasta kingdom.
Q 18 - Consider the following statements:
1. Harappan people had exported dozens of seals to Mesopotamia.
2. Many Harappan seals were found in Mesopotamia.
Select the correct answer from the given codes:
Answer : B
Explanation
There is as such no evidence that Harappans had exported seals to Mesopotamia.
Q 19 - In reference to Sangam period, the term Thiraiyars represent …
Answer : C
Q 20 - In reference to Tibetan Buddhism, the color yellow indicates …
Answer : C
Explanation
The yellow color refers wealth and beauty.
