Complete Ancient India MCQs PDF

 Today’s Agenda The science of 01 Vedic & IVC today is the technology of tomorrow. 02 Mauryan Ages 03 Gupta Dynasty USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM VEDIC PERIOD & IVC USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 1....

 Today’s Agenda The science of 01 Vedic & IVC today is the technology of tomorrow. 02 Mauryan Ages 03 Gupta Dynasty USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM VEDIC PERIOD & IVC USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 1. In the early Vedic-period, Varna system was based on A. Education B. Birth C. Occupation D. Talent ANSWER: C USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM The terms varna (theoretical classification based on occupation). The classical authors scarcely speak of anything other than the varnas. ‘Varna’ defines the hereditary roots of a newborn, it indicates the colour, type, order or class of people. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 2. The ritualistic precepts pertaining to the hymns of the Vedas are known as the A. Samhitas B. Aranyakas C. Brahmanas D. Upanishads ANSWER: C USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM The Brahmanas are chiefly religious documents, including ritualistic precepts and sacrificial duties.  USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 3. The famous vedic saying “war begins in the minds of men” is contained in the A. Mundakopanishad B. Mahabharata C. Rig Veda D. Atharva Veda ANSWER: USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM The famous vedic saying “war begins in the minds of men” is contained in the Atharva Veda. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 4. The crop which was not known to Vedic people is A. Barley B. Wheat C. Rice D. Tobacco ANSWER: D USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Wheat, Barley and Rice were the major food grains consumed of Vedic people. Tobacco was not known to Vedic people. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 5. The philosophical essence, The world is but God manifest and God is my own soul may be traced to the A. Vedas B. Upanishadas C. Puranas D. Manusmriti ANSWER: B USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM God is not merely the transcendent numinous other, but is also the universal spirit, which is the basis of human personality and its ever renewing vitalizing power. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 6. The only Veda to have been rendered musically is A. The Rig Veda B. The Sama Veda C. The Yajur Veda D. The Atharva Veda ANSWER: B USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Sama Veda, Samveda, or Samaveda (sāmaveda, from sāman “melody” and veda “knowledge”), is the third of the four Vedas, the ancient core Hindu scriptures, along with the Rig Veda, Yajurveda, and Atharva Veda. Its secret is in its musical annotation and rendering. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 7. The Atharva Veda does not discuss the ideal of A. Karma B. Jnana C. Upasana D. Moksha ANSWER: D USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Moksha also called vimoksha, vimukti and mukti, is a term in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism which refers to various forms of emancipation, enlightenment, liberation, and release. In its soteriological and eschatological senses, it refers to freedom from saṃsāra, the cycle of death and rebirth. In its epistemological and psychological senses, moksha refers to freedom from ignorance: self- realization, self-actualization and self-knowledge. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 8. Which of the following was the God of Animal during the later Vedic period? A. Indra B. Rudra C. Vishnu D. Prajapati ANSWER: B USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Rudra, in the form of Pashupati is the God of the animals in the vedic period. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 9. Which one of the following Harappan sites is NOT located in Gujarat? A. Surkotada B. Rangpur C. Sutkagendor D. Desalpur ANSWER: C USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Sutkagan Dor (or Sutkagen Dor) is the westernmost known archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization. It is located about 480 km west of Karachi on the Makran coast near Gwadar, close to the Iranian border, in Pakistan’s Baluchistan Province. The site is near the western bank of the Dasht River and its confluence with a smaller stream, known as the Gajo Kaur. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 10. The Social System of the Harappans was A. Fairly egalitarian B. Slave Labour based C. Colour Varna based D. Caste based ANSWER: A USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM The Social System of Harappans was fairly egalitarian (equality and equal rights). The archaeological record of the Indus civilization provides practically no evidence of armies, kings, slaves, social conflict, prisons, and other oft-negative traits that we traditionally associated with early civilizations. If there were neither slaves nor kings, a more egalitarian system of governance may have been practiced. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 11. Which was the only Indus site with an artificial brick dockyard? A. Lothal B. Kalibangan C. Harappa D. Mohenjo Daro ANSWER: A USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Lothal was the port city of Indus Valley Civilization. It was located at Saragwala, Gujarat. The dockyard was located away from the main current to avoid deposition of silt. It is speculated that Lothal engineers studied tidal movements, and their effects on brick-built structures, since the walls are of kiln-burnt bricks. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 12. There are similarities between the seals found at Mohenjo-Daro and __________ A. Egypt B. China C. Sumeria D. Afghanistan ANSWER: C USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM One seal from Mohenjo-daro shows a half-human, half-buffalo monster attacking a tiger. This may be a reference to the Sumerian myth of a monster created by Aruru—the Sumerian earth and fertility goddess—to fight Gilgamesh, the hero of an ancient Mesopotamian epic poem. This is a further suggestion of international trade in Harappan culture.  USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 13. The granary discovered at Harappa was located A. Within the citadel at Mohenjodaro B. In the “Lower town’ C. Near the river Ravi D. Beside the western gate of the city ANSWER: C USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM The so-called “granary” of Harappa is found on Mound F. It is a brick structure that was built on a massive brick foundation over 45 meters north south and 45 meters east- west. It was near the river Ravi. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 14. The most common animal figure found at all the Harappan sites is A. unihorn bull B. cow C. bull D. tiger ANSWER: A USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM The unihorn bull is a legendary creature that has been described since antiquity as a beast with a single large, pointed, spiraling horn projecting from its forehead. The unihorn bull was depicted in ancient seals of the Indus Valley Civilization and was mentioned by the ancient Greeks in accounts of natural history by various writers, including Ctesias, Strabo, Pliny the Younger, and Aelian. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Y686 USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Y686 USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Mauryan Age USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 1. With which of the following centres of learning, Chanakya the famous teacher of Chandragupta Maurya, was associated? A. Taxila B. Nalanda C. Vikramshila D. Vaishali ANSWER: A USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Taxila had great influence on Hindu culture and the Sanskrit language. It is perhaps best known for its association with Chanakya, also known as Kautilya, the strategist who guided Chandragupta Maurya and assisted in the founding of the Mauryan empire. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 2. The decline of the Nandas at the hands of Kautilya and Chandragupta Maurya has been vividly portrayed in the Sanskrit play written by Kalidasa A. Mudrarakshas B. Devichandragupta C. Malavikagnimitram D. Mrichhakatika ANSWER: C USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM The Mālavikāgnimitram is a Sanskrit play by Kālidāsa. It is his first play. The play tells the story of the love of Agnimitra, the Shunga Emperor at Vidisha, for the beautiful lun-maiden of his chief queen. He falls in love with the picture of an exiled servant girl named Mālavikā. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 3. Who is called as the ‘second Ashoka’ ? A. Samudra Gupta B. Chandra Gupta Maurya C. Kanishka D. Harshavardhana ANSWER: C USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Kushana king Kanishka is also called “Second Ashoka”. Like Ashoka, Kanishka also became a convert to Buddhism. Kanishka I (कनिष्क), or Kanishka the Great, was the emperor of the Kushan dynasty in the second century (c. 127–150 CE). He is famous for his military, political, and spiritual achievements. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 4. Who was the author of the Kadambari, a great romantic play? A. Banabhatta B. Harshavardhana C. Baskarvardhana D. Bindusara ANSWER: A USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Kādambari is a romantic novel in Sanskrit. It was substantially composed by Bāṇabhaṭṭa in the first half of the 7th century CE, who did not survive to see it through completion. The novel was completed by Banabhatta’s son Bhushanabhatta, according to the plan laid out by his late father. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 5. The Mauryan administration was highly A. Decentralized B. Bureaucratic C. Centralized D. Despotic ANSWER: C USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM It can be appropriately claimed that the Mauryan administration system, though monarchical, was sufficient because it had the privilege of possessing successful administrators such as Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara Maurya and Ashoka. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 6. Harshavardhana organised his religious assembly at A. Mathura B. Prayag C. Varanasi D. Tamralipt ANSWER: B USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Harsha organised religious assemblies every fifth year of his reign at Prayag (Allahabad). He held six such assemblies during his reign. Whatever was left in the state treasury after five years, Harsha used to give it all in charity at that time. It is said that he used to distribute in charity even his personal belongings. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 7. The greatest development in the Kushana period was in the field of A. Religion B. Art C. Literature D. Architecture ANSWER: B USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM The art and culture of Gandhara, at the crossroads of the Kushan hegemony, continued the traditions of Greco-Buddhist art and are the best known expressions of Kushan influences to Westerners. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 8. Which one of the following mentioned division of the Mauryan Society into seven classes? A. Ashoka’s Edicts B. Indica C. Kautilya’s Arthshastra D. Vishnu Purana ANSWER: B USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Indica is the book written by Megasthenes, the Greek ambassador to India around 300 Be. The division of Maurya society into seven classes was particularly mentioned in the ‘Indica’ of Megasthenes. The Indians generally were divided into seven categories, the wise men (Brahmins), farmers, herdsmen, artisans, soldiers, over lookers and government officials including army and navy officers. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 9. The monk who influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism was A. Vishnu Gupta B. Upagupta C. Brahma Gupta D. Brihadratha ANSWER: B USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Upagupta (c. 3rd Century BC) was a Buddhist monk. According to some stories in the Sanskrit text Ashokavadana, he was the spiritual teacher of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka. Upagupta’s teacher was Sanavasi who was a disciple of Ānanda, the Buddha’s attendant. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 10. Chandra Gupta Maurya spend his last days here A. Kashi B. Pataliputra C. Ujjain D. Shravanabelagola ANSWER: D USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM During his last days Chandragupta accepted Jainsim and spent his last days at Sravanabelagola with Bhadrabahu. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 11. The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks? A. Satavahanas B. Mauryas C. Guptas D. Cholas ANSWER: A  USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM The Satavahanas started the practice of granting tax-free villages to brahmanas and Buddhist monks. The cultivated fields and villages granted to them were declared free from intrusion by royal policemen, soldiers, and other royal officers. These areas therefore became small independent islands within the Satavahana kingdom. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 12. Which of the following was not one of the actual cause for the decline of the Mauryan empire? A. Ashoka’s pacifist policies B. Division of the empire after Ashoka C. Foreign aggressions particularly Greek D. Economic and financial crisis ANSWER: A USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM The decline of the Maurya Dynasty was rather rapid after the death of Ashoka/Asoka. One obvious reason for it was the succession of weak kings. Another immediate cause was the partition of the Empire into two. The last king was Brihadratha was assassinated by his general Pushyamitra Shunga who was a Brahmin. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 13. Satvahanas minted their coins predominantly in A. Lead B. Silver C. Gold D. Copper ANSWER: A USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM The Satvahanas predominantly minted their coins in lead. They also used ‘potin’ an alloy of silver and copper to mint coins. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 14. The most commonly used coin during the Mauryan period was A. Karashopana B. Nishka C. Suvarna D. Kakini ANSWER: A USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM The most commonly used coin during the Mauryan period was karashopana. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Y686 USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM GUPTA DYNASTY USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 1. Who among the following was the ruler of Kanchi during the time of Samudragupta? a) Mantaraya b) Hastivarman c) Vishnugopa d) Nilaraja ANSWER: C USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Vishnugopa was the ruler of Kanchi during the time of Samudragupta. In the southern Pallava kingdom of Kanchipuram, he defeated king Vishnugopa, then restored him and other defeated southern kings to their thrones on payment of tribute. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 2. Which of the following literary works did not belong to the Gupta period? a) Abhigyanashakuntalam b) Amarakosa c) Mrichhakatikam d) Charaka Samhita ANSWER: USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Mrichhakatikam literacy works did not belong to the Gupta period. Of all the Sanskrit dramas, Mrichhakatica remains one of the most widely celebrated and oft- performed in the West, in part because its plot structure more closely resembles that of Western classics than other Hindu plays.  USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 3. Who destroyed the Nalanda University in 1202 AD ? a) Bakhtiyar Khalji b) Mahmud of Ghazni c) Qutbuddin Aibak d) Muhammad Ghori ANSWER: A USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Bakhtiyar Khalji destroyed the Nalanda University in 1202 AD. The prince of perverts – Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khalji – is a blot on the human race. And yet the town of Bakhtiyarpur in Bihar, close to the site of his cruel depredations, bears his name. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 4. Who among the following Chinese travellers visited the Kingdoms of Harsrhavardhana and Kumar Bhaskar Varma? a) Fa–Hien b) I–Tsing c) Sun Shuyun d) Hiuen Tsang ANSWER: D USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 5. The Gupta ruler who repaired Sudarsana Lake for the second time a) Rama Gupta b) Skanda Gupta c) Vishnu Gupta d) Samudra Gupta ANSWER: B USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 6. Who was the last ruler of the imperial Gupta family? a) Buddhagupta b) Kumargupta c) Vishnugupta d) Ramagupta ANSWER: C USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Vishnugupta was the last ruler of the imperial Gupta family. Vishnugupta was one of the lesser-known kings of the Gupta dynasty. He is generally considered to be the last recognized king of the Gupta empire. His reign lasted 10 years, from 540 to 550 CE. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 7 : The court of which ruler was adorned by numerous scholars known as ‘Navratnas’ A) Chandragupta II B) Samudragupta C) Srigupta D) None of the above ANSWER: A USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 8. Who was the court poet of Kumargupta? a) Veersena b) Vatsabhatti c) Vishnusharma d) Kalidasa ANSWER: B USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Vatsabhatti was the court poet of Kumargupta. Samudragupta by Harisena and the Mandasor Inscription of Kumargupta by Vatsabhatti. Besides, information on Indian educational system have been culled out from Buddhist and Jain literature along with corroboratory account recorded by foreign travellers like Fa-hien, Hiuen Tsang and I-tsing of China and Hwui Lun of Korea. USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 9 : Which gupta king has been described as ‘ the hero of hundred battles ‘ A) Samudragupta B) Chandragupta II C) Kumaragupta D) Srigupta ANSWER: A USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 10 : Which gupta king has been mentioned as Kaviraj A) Samudragupta B) Chandragupta I C) Chandragupta II D) Kumaragupta ANSWER: A USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 11. The guild organization described in the Mandsore inscription of Kumaragupta was known as a) Dantakara b) Tantuvaya c) Tailika d) Kulika ANSWER: B USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM 12. Who was the first ruler of Gupta dynasty to assume the title of ‘Maharajadhiraja? a) Chandragupta I b) Samudragupta c) Chandragupta II d) Srigupta ANSWER: A USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM USE CODE:- Y686 CLASS EVERYDAY @ 2PM Y686 Y686