Ancient & Medieval MCQ Weekly Test PDF

UNDERSTAND TRANSFORM ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL MCQ WEEKLY TEST 1. Which one of the following texts of ancient India allows divorce to a wife deserted by her husband? A. Kamasutra B. Manava Dharmashastra C. Sukra Nitisara D. Arthashastra 2. With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic...

UNDERSTAND TRANSFORM ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL MCQ WEEKLY TEST 1. Which one of the following texts of ancient India allows divorce to a wife deserted by her husband? A. Kamasutra B. Manava Dharmashastra C. Sukra Nitisara D. Arthashastra 2. With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them. 2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver, and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron. A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 3. Who among the following was a contemporary of Alexander the Great? A. Chandragupta Maurya B. Ashoka C. Bimbisara D. Ajatashatru 4. With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term ‘Araghatta’ refers to: A. Bonded labour B. Land grants made to military officers C. Waterwheel used in the irrigation of land D. Wasteland converted to cultivated land 5. Which one of the following is not a Harappan site? A. Chanhudaro B. Kot Diji C. Sohgaura D. Desalpur 6. Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to the history of ancient India? A. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. B. Stupa was made by Asoka for the first time. C. Stupa was a repository of relics. D. Stupa was a votive structure. 7. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? 1. Kushan - Kanishka 2. Satavahana - Simuka 3. Sungas - Pushyamitra A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 8. Who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas? A. Gargi B. Maitreyi C. Lopamudra D. Leelavati 9. In the context of ancient Indian society, which one of the following terms does not belong to the category of the other three? A. Kula B. Vamsa C. Kosa D. Gotra 10. Which one of the following is not related to the Gandhara School of Art? A. The images of Buddha B. Stupas C. Rock-cut caves D. Statues of yakshas and yakshinis 11. Which of the following is not a feature of the Rigvedic Aryans? A. They were acquainted with the use of iron. B. They had domesticated the horse. C. They had knowledge of agriculture. D. They had a patriarchal society. 12. Who among the following presided over the first Buddhist Council held at Rajagriha? A. Mahakassapa B. Upali C. Sabakami D. Vasumitra 13. The concept of 'Eightfold Path' forms the theme of: A. Dipavamsa B. Divyavadana C. Mahaparinibbana Sutta D. Dharmachakra Pravartana Sutta 14. Which of the following were the first rulers in India to issue coins which can be definitely attributed to the kings? A. Shakas B. Mauryas C. Indo-Greeks D. Kushans 15. Which of the following was a center of learning during the Mauryan period? A. Nalanda B. Taxila C. Vikramashila D. Kanchi 16. The famous battle of Tarain (1192) was fought between: A. Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan B. Babur and Rana Sanga C. Akbar and Maharana Pratap D. Alauddin Khilji and Rana Ratan Singh 17. The ‘Mansabdari’ system was introduced by: A. Akbar B. Babur C. Humayun D. Aurangzeb 18. Who among the following was known as the 'Napoleon of India'? A. Samudragupta B. Chandragupta Maurya C. Ashoka D. Harshavardhana 19. Which Sultan of Delhi imposed Jizya even on the Brahmins? A. Alauddin Khilji B. Balban C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq D. Aurangzeb 20. The famous bronze image of Nataraja is a fine example of: A. Chola art B. Hoysala art C. Pallava art D. Chalukya art 21. The medieval ruler who was the first to establish a ministry of agriculture (Diwan-iKohi) was: A. Alauddin Khilji B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq C. Sher Shah Suri D. Akbar 22. The first Muslim ruler to introduce a comprehensive system of land revenue assessment in India was: A. Alauddin Khilji B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq C. Sher Shah Suri D. Akbar 23. Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom? A. Kakinada B. Motupalli C. Machilipatnam D. Nelluru 24. With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krishna. 2. Tyagaraja created several new ragas. 3. Annamacharya and Tyagaraja are contemporaries. 4. Annamacharya kirtanas are devotional songs in praise of Lord Venkateswara. Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 1 and 3 only B. 2 and 4 only C. 1, 2, and 3 only D. 2, 3, and 4 only 25. With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? 1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of assigned duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection. 2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary. Select the correct answer using the code given below: A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2 26. Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portraits? A. Humayun B. Akbar C. Jahangir D. Shah Jahan 27. With reference to forced labor (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct? A. It was considered a source of income for the state, a sort of tax paid by the people. B. It was totally absent in the Madhya Pradesh and Kathiawar regions of the Gupta Empire. C. The forced laborer was entitled to weekly wages. D. The eldest son of the laborer was sent as the forced laborer. 28. With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world? A. Avalokiteshvara B. Lokesvara C. Maitreya D. Padmapani 29. Regarding the Sukraniti, which one of the following statements is correct? A. It was a treatise on astronomy B. It was a treatise on statecraft and political ethics C. It was a treatise on medicine D. It was a treatise on economic relations 30. Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka? A. Georg Bühler B. James Prinsep C. Max Müller D. William Jones 31. Consider the following events in the history of India: 1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja 2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman I 3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka I 4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala What is the correct chronological order of the above events? A. 2-1-4-3 B. 3-1-4-2 C. 2-4-1-3 D. 4-2-3-1 32. With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order of their geographical size? A. Bahmani Kingdom > Deccan Sultanates > Vijayanagara Empire B. Deccan Sultanates > Bahmani Kingdom > Vijayanagara Empire C. Bahmani Kingdom > Vijayanagara Empire > Deccan Sultanates D. Deccan Sultanates > Vijayanagara Empire > Bahmani Kingdom 33. Which of the following statements correctly describes the difference between the 'Sangam Age' and the 'Post-Sangam Age'? A. The Sangam Age was marked by the composition of large volumes of Tamil literature, whereas the Post-Sangam Age saw the decline in literary activities. B. The Sangam Age was characterized by a feudal system, whereas the Post-Sangam Age was marked by centralized administration. C. The Sangam Age witnessed active maritime trade, whereas the Post-Sangam Age saw the decline of maritime trade. D. The Sangam Age saw the prominence of three Tamil kingdoms, whereas the Post-Sangam Age saw the rise of smaller chiefdoms. 34. Who among the following wrote the Sanskrit grammar? A. Kalidasa B. Charaka C. Panini D. Aryabhata 35. Which of the following statements about the Gupta period is correct? A. It was a period of cultural renaissance and intellectual awakening. B. It saw the decline of trade and commerce. C. It was marked by the extensive construction of Buddhist stupas and monasteries. D. It was a period of political disintegration and instability. 36. The “Jatakas” are a collection of stories about: A. Buddha's previous lives B. Buddha's disciples C. Buddha's sermons D. Buddha's future incarnations 37. Which one of the following was a factor in the success of European trading companies in South India during the 17th century? A. The presence of the powerful Mughal Empire in the South B. The limited presence of other trading communities such as the Arabs and Chinese C. The absence of strong regional powers in South India D. The disintegration of the Vijayanagara Empire 38. Which of the following sites has yielded evidence of a dockyard of the Harappan civilization? A. Harappa B. Mohenjodaro C. Lothal D. Kalibangan 39. Which one of the following Buddhist texts contains the rules of monastic discipline? A. Vinaya Pitaka B. Sutta Pitaka C. Abhidhamma Pitaka D. Jataka 40. The famous rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram were built under the patronage of which dynasty? A. Chola B. Pallava C. Chera D. Pandya 41. The Sangam literature is a major source of information about which ancient kingdom? A. Maurya B. Gupta C. Chola D. Kushana 42. Which medieval Indian ruler is known for his patronage of the arts and his policy of religious tolerance? A. Aurangzeb B. Akbar C. Balban D. Sher Shah Suri 43. The Bhakti saint Kabir was a disciple of which famous saint? A. Ramanuja B. Ramananda C. Chaitanya D. Tulsidas 44. Which Sultan of Delhi was known as the 'Alexander of India'? A. Alauddin Khilji B. Muhammad bin Tughlaq C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq D. Balban 45. Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara is known for his military campaigns against the Bahmani Sultanate and the Sultanates of Madurai and Orissa? A. Bukka I B. Krishnadevaraya C. Harihara II D. Devaraya II 46. Which European traveler visited the Vijayanagara Empire during the reign of King Krishnadevaraya? A. Vasco da Gama B. Marco Polo C. Niccolo de' Conti D. Domingo Paes 47. The Bhakti movement in South India was notably led by: A. Chaitanya B. Ramanuja C. Kabir D. Tulsidas 48. Which of the following Stone Age cultures is known for its microlithic tools and implements? A. Paleolithic B. Mesolithic C. Neolithic D. Chalcolithic 49. Which Mauryan ruler is credited with the establishment of a well-organized administrative system called 'Dhamma-Mahamatras'? A. Chandragupta Maurya B. Bindusara C. Ashoka D. Brihadratha 50. The phrase "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" is found in which ancient Indian text? A. Mundaka Upanishad B. Maha Upanishad C. Katha Upanishad D. Aitareya Upanishad ******______**********__________**********________**********______*********