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1. Which one of the following is more B. Copper
probable regarding the Harappa Script? C. Iron
A. Pictographic D. Aluminum
B. Summerian Correct Answer: [B] Copper
C. Proto Dravidian Explanation: Copper is the first metal
D. Sanskritic discovered by humans. The first
Correct Answer: [A] Pictographic domesticated animal was the dog. The
Explanation: It was written in the Indus civilized people did not know the
Boustrophedon style. It is written in the use of iron. It was contemporary with
first line from right to left and in the the Chalcolithic era.
second line from left to right. It was
pictographic in nature. 400 to 500 sign 5. Who composed the Allahabad
or logo symbolic used in this script. It Prasasti?
is still an undecipherable script. A. Harisena
B. Vasumitra
2. The great Bath was found in C. Asvaghosha
A. Mohenjo-Daro D. Nagarjuna
B. Kalibangan Correct Answer: [A] Harisena
C. Lothal Explanation: Harisena was a court
D. Harappa poet of Samudra Gupta.
Correct Answer: [A] Mohenjo-Daro
Explanation: The Great Bath was 6. Which was a major port of the Indus
found in Mohenjo-Daro. A bronze Valley?
dancing girl found in Mohenjodaro. A. Chanhudaro
Granary was the largest building of B. Mehargarh
Mohenjo Daro. C. Lothal
D. Kalibangan
3. Which emperor has been called Correct Answer: [C] Lothal
Napolean of India? Explanation: Lothal was part of the
A. Samudragupta present state of Gujarat. It was a
B. Chandragupta II Vikramaditya seaport located on the banks of the
C. Asoka river Bhogabar. In 1954 S.R. Rao has
D. Kanishka discovered it.
Correct Answer: [A] Samudragupta
Explanation: Samudragupta was the 7. What was the policy of
greatest ruler of the Gupta dynasty. He Samudragupta in the south?
was called Napoleon of India by V. A. A. Digvijay
Smith. He was a follower of B. Dharmavijaya
Vaishnavism but tolerant of other C. Conquest
religions. D. None of the above
Correct Answer: [A] Digvijay
4. The first metal discovered by man Explanation:
was This policy of Samudragupta is
A. Zinc described as Digvijaya or defeating the
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enemy kings of the South, Grahana or D. Kalidasa

getting the authority over the kingdoms Correct Answer: [A] Sandhyakara
and then Anugraha allowing them to Nandi
rule their Kingdoms under his Explanation: Ramcharit was written
Suzerainty. In course of his Southern in Sanskrit by Sandhyakar Nandi. He
Campaign, he humbled as many as was a contemporary poet of the Pala
twelve princes. kingdom of Bengal. A palm leaf
manuscript of Ramcharitam,
8. Who was the first independent King discovered by Hariprasad Shastri, a
of Bengal? Bengali scholar, is preserved in the
A. Gopala museum of the Calcutta Asiatic
B. Mahasengupta Society. Ramcharitmanas was written
C. Sasanka by Goswami Tulsidas in the Awadhi
D. King Ganesh language.
Correct Answer: [C] Sasanka
Explanation: Sasanka was a king of 11. Total number of Puranas
the Gauda Kingdom and capital A. 43
was Karnasubarna, in present-day B. 10
Murshidabad in West Bengal C. 11
D. 18
9. The Indus Valley Civilization Correct Answer: [D] 18
belongs to the Explanation: There is a total of 18
A. Mesolithic period Puranas. It contains many things all
B. Chalcolithic period together like mythology, cosmology,
C. Neolithic period various legends, folk belief, codes of
D. Paleolithic period law, miscellaneous topics. It has
Correct Answer: [B] Chalcolithic suggested a change in the mode of the
period warship from sacrifice to idol worship.
Explanation: Indus Valley civilization It contains a description of an ancient
is also known as Harappan civilization. legend that was heavily colored with
It belongs to the Chalcolithic period superstitions. The Puranas are Brahma
and Bronze age. They were not aware Puran, Vishnu Purana, Shiva Purana,
of iron metal. There is no clear Padma Purana, etc. The oldest purana
timeline for the Indus valley is Matsya Purana.
civilization. It is considered that they
were active from 2900 BC to 1700 BC. 12. Sulapani was a famous artist of the
A. Pala Period
10. Who wrote Ramcharita ? B. Sena Period
A. Sandhyakara Nandi C. Kushana Period
B. Tulsi Das D. Gupta Period
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Correct Answer: [B] Sena Period as Meluha in Sumar. There was clear
Explanation: Sulapani was one of the evidence of trading between these two
finest artists of the Sena era. Other civilizations. The same seals were
important people are Sandhyakar found in both regions.
Nandi, Madhavkar, Jayadeva, Umapati,
Dhoyi, etc. 15. Who was the court poet of Samudra
Gupta?
13. Divya was the leader of the A. Aryabhatta
A. Munda Rebellion B. Harisena
B. Santal Rebellion C. Asvaghosha
C. Kaivarta Rebellion D. Nagarjuna
D. Kol Rebellion Correct Answer: [B] Harisena
Correct Answer: [C] Kaivarta Explanation: Harisena was a 4th-
Rebellion century Sanskrit poet, an important
Explanation: The Varendra rebellion figure in the court of the Gupta
(also known as the Kaivarta revolt), a emperor, Samudragupta. His most
revolt against King Mahipala II. The famous poem, written in 345 C.E.,
revolt was led by Divya. The Kaivarta describes the bravery of Samudragupta
(community) were able to capture and is inscribed on the Allahabad
Varendra by this rebellion. Later on, in Pillar.
1082 CE, King Rampala was
succeeded to recapture his fatherland 16. Which of the following is a
Varendra by defeating Vim with the Harappan site located in Rajasthan?
assistance of neighboring vassals. A. Kalibangan
Rampala is said to be the founder of B. Lothal
the Third Pala Empire. Sandhyakar C. Mohenjodaro
Nandi, the author of Ramcharit, was his D. Suktagendor
court poet. Correct Answer: [A] Kalibangan
Explanation: Kalibangan discovered
14. With the people of which country B. K. Thapar. It was situated on the
Harappan people carried trade ? banks of the river Ghaghara.
A. Russia
B. Summer 17. Name the last Tirthankara
C. China A. Siddhartha
D. Iran B. Silbhadra
Correct Answer: [B] Summer C. Parsvanath
Explanation: Indus people used to D. Mahavira
trade with the Sumerians, Correct Answer: [D] Mahavira
Mesopotamians (now southern Iraq) on Explanation: According to the Jains, a
waterways and land routes. The Tirthankara is a person who has
Harappan region was known conquered the cycle of death and

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rebirth by himself and paved the way
for others to follow. There were 24
Tirthankars. The first Tirthankar was
Rishabhanatha. The symbol used for
him is the Bull. The 23rd Tirthankara
was Parshvanath and the symbol used
for him was Snake. The twenty-fourth
Tirthankara was Mahavira and the
symbol used for him was Lion. He was
the original founder of Jainism.
18. Rice cultivation is associated with
the Harappan site of
A. Kot Diji
B. Ropar
C. Kalibangan
D. Lothal
Correct Answer: [D] Lothal
Explanation: Lothal was the first
dockyard in the world. It was called
the entrance of Harappan civilization
was located at present-day Gujarat.
Lothal was discovered by S.R. Rao in
1954. Evidence of rice found in Lothal
and Rangpur both are located
in Gujarat
19. Taxila was the famous site of
A. Gupta Art
B. Mauryan Art
C. Early Vedic Age
D. Gandhara Art
Correct Answer: [D] Gandhara Art
Explanation: Taxila was an important
city of Ancient India on the eastern
shore of the Indus river. Its origins go
back to c. 1000 BCE. Taxila
meaning City of Cut Stone or Takṣa
Rock in Sanskrit is a significant
archaeological site located in Punjab,
Pakistan.
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20. Sabha and Samiti are two
democratic institutions of
A. Hilly tribes of India
B. Indus Valley people
C. Rigvedic Aryans
D. Dravidians
Correct Answer: [C] Rigvedic Aryans
Explanation:
In the era of the Vedic age, there are
many assemblies like Sabha, Samiti,
Vidhata, and Gana as mentioned in Rig
Veda. Among these Sabha and Samiti
were the two most important
assemblies. The status of women was
admirable they are allowed to
participate in Sabha and Samiti. Even
the King and the Chief showed
eagerness to win the support of Sabha
and Samiti.
The important administrative
division in the Vedic age is:
Jana: Aryan tribes were known as
Jana, but there was no mention of
Janapada.
Vis: Jana was divided into a group of
villages called vis and headed by
Vrajapati.
Grama: Vis again divided into grama
and headed by Gramins.
Kulas: Grama further divided in Kulas
i.e family and headed by Kulapa.
21. Who composed 'Ai-hole' prasasti?
A. Harisena
B. Nayanikar
C. Kautilya
D. Rabikirti
Correct Answer: [D] Rabikirti
Explanation: Aihole was located in the
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state of Karnataka and was the first
capital of the Chalukyas. Many
inscriptions have been found here but
the inscription at the Meguti temple is
popularly known as the Aihole
Inscription. It contains many historical
events of Chalukyas. It was written in
Sanskrit and it uses the old Kannada
script. There are also references to the
defeat of Harshavardhana by
Pulakesin II and the victory of the
Chalukyas on Pallavas. There is a
reference to the transfer of capital
from Aihole to Badami by Pulakesin
I. The Aihole inscription was written
by Ravikirti, a court poet of the
Chalukya king Pulakesin II. Pulakesin
II ruled from 610 to 642 CE.
22. Indus-valley civilization is called
A. Stone Age
B. Iron Age
C. Urban
D. Rural
Correct Answer: [C] Urban
Explanation: The most striking feature
of the Indus Valley Civilization was
its town planning. It was
an urban civilization, whereas the
Vedic period was rural in nature. Great
Bath was found in both Horoppa and
Mohenjo-Daro. Granary was the
larges building of the Indus Valley
civilization found in Mohenjo-Daro.
23. Where was the capital of Sasanka?
A. Karnasuvarna
B. Lakhnawati
C. Samatata
D. Tamralipta
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Correct Answer: [A] Karnasuvarna
Explanation: Shashanka was the first
independent king of a unified polity in
the Bengal region, called the Gauda
Kingdom. He between 600 CE and
636/7 CE, whereas other sources place
his reign between 590 and 625 CE.
He is the contemporary of Harsha and
of Bhaskaravarman of Kamarupa. His
capital was at Karnasubarna, in
present-day Murshidabad in West
Bengal. The development of
the Bengali calendar is often attributed
to Shashanka because the starting date
falls within his reign.
24. The Upanishads were compiled
around
A. 1000 BC
B. 1600-600 BC
C. 600 BC
D. 800 BC
Correct Answer: [C] 600 BC
Explanation: The Upanishads consist
of a collection of religious and
philosophical texts. It was written
probably between 800 BCE and 500
BC. It was the time when the
traditional Vedic religion has been
questioned by Indian society.
25. The Origins of Indian Music may
be traced to one of the following Vedas
A. Yajur
B. Atharva
C. Rig
D. Sama
Correct Answer: [D] Sama
Explanation: The Vedic age was
considered to be around 1500 BC to
600 BC in India. Earlier Sama Veda
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was known as Saman. It contains 1,875 Tirthankara is a person who has

verses that are primarily taken from conquered the cycle of death and
Rig Veda. An earlier trace of Indian rebirth by himself and paved the way
music is found in Sama Veda. for others to follow. There were 24
Tirthankars. The first Tirthankar was
26. The famous physician during Rishabhanatha. The symbol used for
Buddha's time was him is the Bull. The 23rd Tirthankara
A. Charaka was Parshvanath and the symbol used
B. Jivaka for him was Snake. The twenty-fourth
C. Kautilya Tirthankara was Mahavira and the
D. Nachiketa symbol used for him was Lion. He was
Correct Answer: [B] Jivaka the original founder of Jainism.
Explanation: Sushruta was known as
“Father of Indian Medicine” and 29. Which metal was unknown to the
“Father of Plastic Surgery”. Jivika was Indus people?
a personal physician of Haryanka king A. Bronze
Bimbisara and Buddha. B. Gold
C. Copper
27. In which ancient text do you find D. Iron
the earliest reference to the Varna Correct Answer: [D] Iron
System? Explanation: Indus Valley civilization
A. Atharva Veda is also known as Harappan civilization.
B. Satapatha Brahmana It belongs to the Chalcolithic period
C. Manu Samhita and Bronze age. They were not aware
D. Rigveda of iron metal. There is no clear timeline
Correct Answer: [D] Rigveda for Indus valley civilization. It is
Explanation: Purusha Sukta, 10th considered that they were active during
mandala of vedas mention the four 2900 BC to 1700 BC.
varnas by name - although the word
'varṇa' itself is not mentioned. 1st and 30. According to Buddhism, the cause
10th mandalas were compiled in the of all sorrows is
later Vedic period. A. Taṇhā
B. Krodh
28. How many Tirthankaras were there C. Maya
in ancient India? D. Kama
A. 23 Correct Answer: [A] Taṇhā
B. 24 Explanation: The four nobel truth by
C. 16 Buddha (Arya Satyas)
D. 22 • Dukkha (suffering, incapable
Correct Answer: [B] 24 of satisfying, painful) is an
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existence in the realm of
samsara.
• Samudaya (origin, arising) of
this dukkha, which arises or
'comes together' with taṇhā
('craving, desire or
attachment').
• Nirodha (cessation, ending) of
this dukkha can be attained by
the renouncement or letting go
of this taṇhā.
• Magga (path, Noble Eightfold
Path) is the path leading to
renouncement of tanha and
cessation of dukkha.
They are traditionally identified as the
first teaching given by the Buddha, and
considered one of the most important
teachings in Buddhism.
31. Which of the following Gods do
not belong to the Rigvedic period ?
A. Shiva
B. Aditi
C. Indra
D. Marut
Correct Answer: [A] Shiva
Explanation: Gods mentioned in Rig
Vedas are Indra, Agni, Varuna, Soma,
Savitri, Vishnu, Aditi, Apsaras, Rudra,
Usha and Prithvi and many more. But
there was no mention of God Shiva.
Indra was known as Purandhara (i.e.
Breaker of Fort). 250 Rig Vedic hymns
are dedicated to Indra. He was the most
important divinity and Agni was in 2nd
in the list.
32. The oldest Veda is
A. Yajurveda
B. Samveda
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C. Atharvaveda
D. Rigveda
Correct Answer: [D] Rigveda
Explanation: Rig Vedas is the oldest
religious text in the world. It contains
1,208 hymns and 10,600 verses.
Consist of 10 mandalas.
33. The oldest school of Indian
Philosophy is
A. Vaisesika
B. Karma Mimansa
C. Yoga
D. Sankhya
Correct Answer: [D] Sankhya
Explanation: Indian philosophy refers
to philosophical traditions which
developed in the Indian subcontinent.
A traditional classification divides
orthodox (āstika) and heterodox
(nāstika) schools of philosophy,
depending on one of three alternate
criteria: whether it believes the Vedas
as a valid source of knowledge;
whether the school believes in the
premises of Brahman and Atman; and
whether the school believes in afterlife
and devas.
From this Hindu point of view, there
are six major schools of orthodox
(astika) Indian Hindu philosophy—
Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga,
Mīmāṃsā and Vedanta, and five major
heterodox (nastika) schools—Jain,
Buddhist, Ajivika, Ajñana, and
Charvaka. However, there are other
methods of classification; Vidyaranya
for instance identifies sixteen schools
of Indian philosophy by including those
that belong to the Śaiva and Raseśvara
traditions.
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Malla Republic (according to

34. Whom does the Gayatri Mantra in the Buddhist tradition)
the Rig Veda address?
A. Savitri 36. During which period the Vedic
B. Ushas Literature was composed?
C. Indra A. 1500 B.C-1000 B.C.
D. Agni B. 1200 B.C-1000 B.C.
Correct Answer: [A] Savitri C. 1000 B.C.
Explanation: The famous Gayatri D. 3000 B.C -2500 B.C.
mantra is addressed to Savitri. Gayatri Correct Answer: [A] 1500 B.C-1000
mantra was mentioned in the third B.C.
mandala of Rig Veda. It is composed Explanation: Later Vedic Age:
by the sage Viswamitra to offer prayer 1000—600 B.C
to solar deity Savitri. Savitṛ, a Vedic There are four Vedas: the Rigveda, the
Sun deity. Maximum number of hymns Yajurveda, the Samaveda and the
was dedicated to Indra. Atharvaveda. Each Veda has four
subdivisions – the Samhitas (mantras
35. Buddha was born in and benedictions), the Aranyakas (text
A. 623 B.C on rituals, ceremonies, sacrifices and
B. 602 B.C symbolic-sacrifices), the Brahmanas
C. 523 B.C (commentaries on rituals, ceremonies
D. 563 B.C and sacrifices), and the Upanishads
Correct Answer: [D] 563 B.C (texts discussing meditation,
Explanation: philosophy and spiritual knowledge).
According to Buddhist tradition, Some scholars add a fifth category –
Gautama Buddha lived between 563 the Upasanas (worship). The texts of
BCE to 483 BCE. He was born into an the Upanishads discuss ideas akin to
aristocratic family in the Shakya clan. the heterodox sramana-traditions.
Born in Lumbini near Kapilavastu,
Nepal. 37. Who discovered the Indus Valley
Extra Info: civilization?
• Parents: Śuddhodana (father) A. Rakhaldas Banerjee
Maya Devi (mother) B. A. L. Basham
• Spouse: Yasodharā C. Sir Leonard Wooley
• Children: Rāhula D. V. S. Agarwal
• Other names: Shakyamuni Correct Answer: [A] Rakhaldas
('Sage of the Shakyas') Banerjee
• Masters(Gurus): Alara Kalama Explanation: An archaeological
and Uddaka Rāmaputta campaign was started under Sir John
• Died(Mahaparinirvana): c. 483 Hubert Marshall(Sir John Marshall).
BCE (aged 80) Kushinagar, The other members are Rai Bahadur

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Daya Ram Sahni and Madho Sarup
Vats. They began excavating Harappa
in 1921, finding buildings and artifacts
indicative of an ancient civilization.
These were soon complemented by
discoveries at Mohenjo-Daro by
Rakhal Das Banerjee, Ernest J. H.
Mackay, and Marshall in 1922. By
1931, much of Mohenjo-Daro had been
excavated.
38. Buddhist religious scripture
Tripitaka was written in
A. Bengali
B. Pali
C. Sanskrit
D. Hindi
Correct Answer: [B] Pali
Explanation: Tripitaka was written in
Pali language. Pitaka means basket.
The basket of expected discipline from
monks (Vinaya Piṭaka), the basket of
discourse (Sūtra Piṭaka, Nikayas), and
the basket of special doctrine
(Abhidharma Piṭaka).
39. The first permanent home of the
Aryans in India was
A. Sindh
B. Gujarat
C. Punjab
D. Rajasthan
Correct Answer: [C] Punjab
40. The word Aryan denotes
A. Pastoral society
B. Brahmachari
C. Cultivation
D. A race
Correct Answer: [D] A race
Explanation: There are many opinions
regarding the Aryans. But most
accepted opinion is that Aryan is a
linguistic group, not a race. The
people who speak Indo-European
language like Greek, Latine, Germany,
Persia, etc had come to India is called
Aryans. They considered themselves a
Nobel class. They were first settled
near Indo-Gangetic(present-day in
Punjab) plane in India.

41. Buddhist doctrines are contained in

• Vinaya: the regulatory A. Upanishads
framework for the B. Dhammapada
sangha. C. Jatakas
• Sutta: contains more D. Satapaths
than 10,000 Correct Answer: [B] Dhammapada
suttas/teachings. Explanation: The Dhammapada is a
• Abhidhamma: collection of sayings of the Buddha in
Philosophical and verse form and one of the most widely
psychological read and best-known Buddhist
analysis and scriptures. The original version of the
interpretation of Dhammapada is in the Khuddaka
Buddhist doctrine. Nikaya, a division of the Pali Canon of
Theravada Buddhism.
The Jataka tales are a voluminous body

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of literature native to India concerning

the previous births of Gautama Buddha 45. Which of the following was not a
in both human and animal forms. The part of Tripitakas three basket?
future Buddha may appear as a king, an A. Sutta
outcast, a god, an elephant—but, in B. Abhidhamma
whatever form, he exhibits some virtue C. Jatakas
that the tale thereby inculcates. D. Vinaya
Correct Answer: [C] Jatakas
42. Where did Buddha preach his first Explanation: Tipitaka in Pali means
sermons? Three Baskets (Ti = Three, Pitaka =
A. Kasi Basket).
B. Saranath Three Baskets (of scriptures)
C. Kushinagar 1. Vinaya-Pitaka: the origin of the
D. Bodh Gaya sangha; rules for monks and nuns.
Correct Answer: [B] Saranath 2. Sutra-Pitaka: discourses of the
Buddha.
43. Which ruler was contemporary of 3. Abhidharma-Pitaka: writings and
both Buddha and Mahavira? discourses on Buddhist psychology and
A. Pradyot philosophy.
B. Ajatasatru
C. Bimbisara 46. The original name of the Sect
D. Chandragupta which later came to be known as Jaina
Correct Answer: [B] Ajatasatru was
Explanation: A. Nigranthas
Ajatashatru, Ajatashattu or Ajatasatru B. Arhant
(Sanskrit: Ajātaśatru, Pāli: Ajātasattu; C. Tirthankars
492 to 460 BCE or early 5th century D. Jina
BCE) was a king of Correct Answer: [A] Nigranthas
the Haryanka dynasty of Magadha in
East India. He was the son of 47. According to Ceylonese tradition
King Bimbisara and was Buddha's Parinirbana took place in
a contemporary of both A. 543 B.C.
Mahavira and Gautama Buddha. B. 546 B.C.
C. 483 B.C.
44. Jibaka mentioned in the early D. 486 B.C.
Buddhist literature was a Correct Answer: [C] 483 B.C.
A. Merchant
B. Physician 48. Which of the following was a
C. Bodhisattva Buddhist genealogical text?
D. King A. Abhidhammapitaka
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C. Suttapitaka Correct Answer: [A] Harisena

D. Vinayapitaka
Correct Answer: [B] Dipavamsa
Explanation: The other books which
inform the Buddha's biography are
Sutta Nipat, Jataka, Mahavamsam, etc.,
written in Pali language and
Lalitavistara is written in Sanskrit.
49. The decline of the Nandas at the
hands of Kautilya and Chandragupta
Maurya has been vividly portrayed in
the Sanskrit Play
A. Mattavilasa
B. Mudrarakshasa
C. Mrichhakatika
D. Devi Chandragupta
Correct Answer: [B] Mudrarakshasa
Explanation: The Mudrarakshasa is a
Sanskrit-language play by
Vishakhadatta that narrates the ascent
of the Maurya Emperor Chandragupta
Maurya (reign: 324 BCE–297BCE) to
power in India. Vishakhadatta was a
contemporary of the Gupta Emperor
Chandragupta II and lived in the late
4th century to early 5th century.
50. Allahabad pillar inscription carved
by
A. Rudradaman
B. Banabhatta
C. Harisena
D. Ravikirti
Correct Answer: [C] Harisena
51. Who composed Allahabad Prasasti?
A. Harisena
B. Vasumitra
C. Asvaghosha
D. Nagarjuna
Explanation: Harissa, also
called Harishena or Hirisena, was a
4th-century Sanskrit poet, panegyrist,
and government minister. He was an
important figure in the court of the
Gupta emperor, Samudragupta. His
most famous poem, written c. 345 C.E.,
describes the bravery
of Samudragupta and is inscribed on
the Allahabad Pillar.
52. To which period of Indian history
did Aryabhatta and Varahamihira
(Scientist and Mathematician
respectively) belong?
A. Pala period
B. Delhi Sultanate
C. Maurya period
D. Gupta period
Correct Answer: [D] Gupta period
Explanation: Aryabhatiya and Surya
Siddhanta were written Aryabhatta. He
belongs to the Gupta period. He is
credited with the invention of the
decimal system and zero. He told for
the first time that the Earth is not static,
it rotates around the sun.
53. Who among the following said 'All
men are my Children' and just as I
desire happiness in those worlds and
the next, so also I desire to all men?
A. Chandragupta
B. Ashoka
C. Ajatsatru
D. Bindusara
Correct Answer: [B] Ashoka
54. Lion capital in currency notes was
discovered from

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A. Delhi 323, leaving Chandragupta to win the

B. Sarnath Punjab region about 322.
C. Bodh Gaya Eventually, then Chandragupta
D. Sanchi defeated the invasion led by Seleucus I,
Correct Answer: [B] Sarnath a Macedonian general from
Alexander's army, and gained
55. The Lion capital of currency notes additional territory west of the Indus
was discovered from River.
A. Bodh Gaya
B. Sarnath 58. Who introduces Kulinism?
C. Bharut A. Ballal Sen
D. Sanchi B. Lakshman Sen
Correct Answer: [B] Sarnath C. Samanta Sen
D. Hemanta Sen
56. Who among the Gupta rulers was Correct Answer: [A] Ballal Sen
known as 'Lichchavidauhitra'? Explanation: Kulinism is Hindu caste
A. Kumaragupta and marriage rules reputedly
B. Skandagupta introduced by Raja Ballala Sena of
C. Samudragupta Bengal. The name derives from the
D. Chandragupta II Sanskrit word कुलीन (kulina). Kulin
Correct Answer: [C] Samudragupta (higher social status) refers to the
Explanation: Samudragupta was the marriage of a kulina girl to a man in the
greatest king of the Gupta dynasty and same class as well as marriage to one in
called the Hero of Hundred a higher class. It essentially asserts that
Battles and Napoleon of India. He a kulina woman must not have her
never faced defeat in any battle in his status lowered by marrying into a
life. He was the son of the Gupta group of lower rank. One's Kulin status
emperor Chandragupta I and remains valid for 36-years according to
the Lichchhavi princess Kumaradevi. the rules stated by Ballala Sena.

57. Chandragupta Maurya defeated of 59. Fo-Kuo-King was authored by

A. Seleucus whom?
B. Kalashoka A. Hiuen Tsang
C. Poros B. Megasthenes
D. Alexander C. It-Tsing
Correct Answer: [A] Seleucus D. Fa-Hien
Explanation: Chandragupta overthrew Correct Answer: [D] Fa-Hien
the Nanda dynasty and then ascended Explanation: Fa-Hien/Faxian was a
to the throne of the Magadha kingdom, Buddhist traveler from China, who
in present-day Bihar state, India, about came to India during Chandragupta II
325 BCE. Alexander the Great died in and written Fo-Kuo-King.

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C. Mahipala I
60. Who was Megasthenes? D. Devapala
A. A Greek pilgrim Correct Answer: [B] Dharmapala
B. A Chinese traveler
C. Ambassador of Seleucus 64. The first historical emperor of
D. Prime Minister of Chandragupta ancient India was
Maurya A. Mahapadmananda
Correct Answer: [C] Ambassador of B. Bimbisara
Seleucus C. Chandragupta Maurya
D. Samudragupta
61. The Mauryan ruler who used the Correct Answer: [C] Chandragupta
name 'Piyadasi' in his official Maurya
declarations was Explanation: 1. 'Mahapadma Nanda
A. Chandragupta Maurya was the first great historiacl emperor of
B. Brihaddrata Northern India' … Dr Radhakumud
C. Bimbisara Mukharjee 2. 'First historical founder
D. Ashoka of a great empire in India' by Dr
Correct Answer: [D] Ashoka Hemchandra Raychaudhuri about
Chandragupta Maurya
62. Si- U - Ki was authored by
A. Megasthenes 65. Who was known as Amitraghata?
B. I- Tsing A. Ashoka
C. Huen - Tsang B. Samudragupta
D. Fa- Hien C. Bindusara
Correct Answer: [C] Huen - Tsang D. Bimbisara
Explanation: Huan-Tsang was a Correct Answer: [C] Bindusara
chines traveler who came to Indian Explanation: Bindusara was the
during 630 CE in the time of second Mauryan emperor of India. He
Harshavardhana. He was in India for 14 was also known as Amitrochates (in
years. During this time he has studied Greek) or Amitraghata (in Sanskrit)
Hindu and Buddhist religious text from meaning Slayer of all enemies.
Śīlabhadra for five years. He
mentioned the Harshavardhana as the 66. Who was the founder of the Gupta
greatest king of north India and dynasty?
Pulokesin II as the greatest king of A. Samudragupta
south India in his book Si-Yu-Ki. B. Skandagupta
C. Chandragupta
63. The Vikramasila-Vihara was D. Srigupta
founded by Correct Answer: [D] Srigupta
A. Surapala Explanation: Gupta empire was
B. Dharmapala emerged around the late 3rd century

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and brought Magadha under the control D. Dhammasoka

of founding member Srigupta. He was Correct Answer: [B] Devanampriya
succeeded by Ghototkacha Gupta. The Priyadarsin
empire got prominent under the control
of Chandragupta I (319-335 CE). 71. The Kalinga war is mentioned in
the
67. Surya Siddhanta was authored by? A. Bhabru Rock Edict
A. Vararuchi B. 8th Rock Edict
B. Sushruta C. 13th Rock Edict
C. Aryabhatta D. 12th Rock Edict
D. Varahamihir Correct Answer: [C] 13th Rock Edict
Correct Answer: [C] Aryabhatta Explanation: It was mentioned in
Explanation: It is unknown who is the Rock Edict No. 13 in Shahbazgarhi and
original writer of Surya Sidhanta. Manasera that after Ashoka witnessed
There are several work with the same the slaughter on the battle-field of
name. Brahmahihir summarized the Kalinga, he regarded conquest by the
Surya Sidhanta in his book dharma as the best conquest.
Panchsiddhakta Shahbaz Garhi, or Shahbazgarhi, is a
village and historic site located in the
68. According to Buddhist tradition, Mardan District in the North West
Chandragupta Maurya belonged to the Frontier Province of Pakistan in the
Maurya tribe of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region.
A. Brahmanas The other inscriptions found in the
B. Kshatriya central and eastern parts of India were
C. Sudras written in Magadhi Prakrit using the
D. Vaishya Brahmi script, while Prakrit using the
Correct Answer: [B] Kshatriya Kharoshthi script, Greek and Aramaic
were used in the northwest. These
69. Which of the following Gupta edicts were deciphered by British
rulers was known as Vikramaditya? archaeologist and historian James
A. Chandragupta-II Prinsep.
B. Skandagupta
C. Chandragupta-I 72. The University of Vikramshila was
D. Samudragupta established by
Correct Answer: [A] Chandragupta-II A. Dharmapala
B. Mahipala
70. In his inscriptions, Ashoka calls C. Devpala
himself D. Gopala
A. Daivaputra Correct Answer: [A] Dharmapala
B. Devanampriya Priyadarsin
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73. Chandragupta Maurya was C. Bhatta

succeeded by D. Sushruta
A. Ashoka Correct Answer: [A] Charaka
B. Harsha Explanation: Charaka was one of the
C. Bindusara principal contributors to Ayurveda, a
D. Ajatasatru system of medicine and lifestyle
Correct Answer: [C] Bindusara developed in Ancient India. charaka
Explanation: Bindusara was the father samhita was authored by him. He was
of Ashoka. Who rule between 297BCE born around 300 BC.
to 273BCE.
78. Sasanka belonged to the
74. The famous mathematician of A. Gauda dynasty
ancient India was B. Kamrup dynasty
A. Rudrasena C. Pal dynasty
B. Bhabadhuti D. Sen dynasty
C. Kalhana Correct Answer: [A] Gauda dynasty
D. Aryabhatta Explanation: Sasanka was the first
Correct Answer: [D] Aryabhatta independent ruler of Bengal. Sasanka
was a king of the Gauda Kingdom and
75. Who among the following the capital was Karnasubarna, in
transferred his royal residence present-day Murshidabad in West
Permanently from Rajgriha to Bengal.
Pataliputra.
A. Chandra Gupta Maurya 79. Gopal was the founder of
B. Bimbisara A. Pratihara dynasty
C. Udayin B. Chalukya dynasty
D. Kakavarna C. Pala dynasty
Correct Answer: [C] Udayin D. Pallava dynasty
Correct Answer: [C] Pala dynasty
76. Sandhyakar Nandi was
A. Writer of Doha 80. Chalukya's established their empire
B. Physician in
C. The writer of Ramcharita Kavya A. Deccan
D. Court poet of Chandra Gupta II B. Far South India
Correct Answer: [C] The writer of C. Gujarat
Ramcharita Kavya D. Malwa
Correct Answer: [A] Deccan
77. The greatest scholar of Medical
Science during Ancient India 81. An important port in the time of
A. Charaka Satabahans was
B. Vāgbhata A. Mathura

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B. Pataliputra
C. Sopara
D. Taxila
Correct Answer: [C] Sopara
82. Indica was written by
A. V. Smith
B. William Jones
C. Gondophernes
D. Megasthenes
Correct Answer: [D] Megasthenes
Explanation: Indika was written by
Megasthinis. He was an ambassador to
Indian king Chandragupta Marya. He
was from Greek and send by Seleucus I
Nicator. Seleucus was defeated by the
armies of the Maurya Empire and made
peace by marrying his daughter to king
Chandragupta and send Megasthinis in
India as an ambassador.
83. The 'Ratha temples' of
Mahabalipuram were constructed in the
reign of
A. Raja Raja
B. Rajendra Chola
C. Narasingha Varman I
D. Narasingha Varman II
Correct Answer: [C] Narasingha
Varman I Patliputra was the capital during his
Explanation: Also known as Pancha
Rathas, located in the Coromandal
coast, Kancheepuram district of Tamil
Nadu. It was built at the time of
Narasimhavarman I ( Pallava dynasty
of Kanchi). Kailashnath temple was
built at the time of Narasimhavarman
II.
84. Who among the following persons
wrote Mitakshara?
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B. Vijnanesvar
C. Nyayachandra
D. Gangadhar
Correct Answer: [B] Vijnanesvar
Explanation: Mitaksara was
considered as one of the main
authorities on Hindu Law from the time
of British laws in India. It is a legal
commentary on the Yajnavalkya
Smriti (is one of the many Dharma-
related texts of Hinduism composed in
Sanskrit) best known for its theory of
'inheritance by birth.' It was written by
Vijñāneśvara, a scholar in the Western
Chalukya court in the late eleventh and
early twelfth century.
85. The Khalimpur Copper Plate
informs us about the military exploits
of the Pala ruler
A. Dharmapala
B. Mahipala I
C. Devapala
D. Rampala
Correct Answer: [A] Dharmapala
Explanation: Dharmapala was the real
founder of the Pala dynasty. He took
the title 'Prameswara Parambhattrak'.
time. He constructed the Vikram Shila
and Somapuri mahabihar (monastic
complex). He revived Nalanda. He
organized the Kannoj assembly.
86. Who constructed the Rajrajeshwara
Temple ?
A. Rajadhiraja
B. Virrajendra
C. Rajendra
D. Raja Raja
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Correct Answer: [D] Raja Raja C. Chandragnpta II

Explanation: It is a Shiva temple, D. Ajatasatru
located in Kerala. It was build by Correct Answer: [A] Suryavarman
Rajaraja I, a Chola emperor. Also Explanation: It is the largest religious
known for building the Brihadisvara monument in the world, located in
Temple in the capital Thanjavur. He Cambodia. Initially it was a Hindu
was an able administrator, who temple (dedicated to Vishnu) for the
conquered Ceylon (Singhal), Khmer Empire and gradually
transformed into a Buddhist temple. It
87. Under whose Patronage was Kailas was build by Suryavarman II.
Temple at Ellora constructed
A. Pallavas 90. Who was the founder of the
B. Cholas Satvahana Dynasty?
C. Chalukya A. Satakasni
D. Rastrakut B. Gautamiputra Satakarni
Correct Answer: [D] Rastrakut C. Simuk
Explanation: It is a rock-cut Hindu D. Krishna
temple in Maharastra. Most of the Correct Answer: [C] Simuk
excavation of the temple is generally
attributed to the eighth century 91. Who was to Kaivartta chief who
Rashtrakuta king Krishna I. rebelled against the Pala ruler Mahipala
II of Bengal?
88. Who was the Chola King to have A. Divya
conquered Bengal ? B. Mayuraddhvaja
A. Rajendra Chola C. Dhekata
B. Rajadhiraja D. Gandhata
C. Raja Raja Correct Answer: [A] Divya
D. Rajendra Chola I Explanation: The Varendra rebellion
Correct Answer: [D] Rajendra Chola I means the revolt against King Mahipala
Explanation: Rajendra Chola I, was II led by Divya. The Kaivarta were able
the greatest rulers of the Chola dynasty. to capture Varendra by this rebellion.
His achievements are described in Later on, in 1082 CE, King Rampala
Tanjore and Tirumala inscription. He was succeeded to recapture his
conquered Bangal and assumed the title fatherland Varendra by defeating Vim
of 'Ganga conqueror' (Gangaikonda with the assistance of neighboring
Cholapuram) or Ganga winner Chola vassals.
king.
92. The author of Kadambari was
89. Ankor Wat' was built by A. Bhababhuti
A. Suryavarman B. Banabhatta
B. Kaniska C. Khemendra

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D. Kalhana D. Pulakesin II
Correct Answer: [B] Banabhatta Correct Answer: [D] Pulakesin II

93. Which King founded Vikramasila 97. Identify the dynasty which ruled
University? over the Malay Archipelago
A. Devapala A. Pandya
B. Ballal Sen B. Sailendra
C. Dharmapala C. Chola
D. Dhruva D. Mira
Correct Answer: [C] Dharmapala Correct Answer: [B] Sailendra

94. Who of the following were the first 98. Who issued the Nasik Prasasti
rulers to make land grants to the (Inscription)?
Brahmanas A. Harshavardhan
A. Satavahana B. Dharmapala
B. Shakas and Kushanas C. Gautamiputra
C. Shunga D. Samudragupta
D. Kushans Correct Answer: [C] Gautamiputra
Correct Answer: [A] Satavahana
99. The Gandhara School of Art is
95. Who issued the Nasik Inscription? associated with
A. Dharmapala A. Harshavardhana
B. Samudragupta B. Pushyamitra
C. Gautamiputra Satkarni C. Kaniska
D. Harshavardhan D. Pulakesi
Correct Answer: [C] Gautamiputra Correct Answer: [C] Kaniska
Satkarni
Explanation: It was written by 100. Who is known as 'Kunik' in the
Gautami Balashree about the history of India?
achievement of her son Satkarni. A. Bindusara
Gautamiputa Satkarni was the greatest B. Ashoka
ruler of the Satavahana dynasty. He C. Bimbisara
called himself only Brahmana. He D. Ajatsatru
patronized Bramisam yet gave Correct Answer: [D] Ajatsatru
donations to Buddhist.
101. Who wrote Buddhacharita?
96. Who among the following kings A. Basumitra
performed Asvamedh Yagya? B. Vishakhadatta
A. Kirtivarman C. Nagarjuna
B. Mangalesh D. Asvaghosa
C. Pulakesin I Correct Answer: [D] Asvaghosa

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Correct Answer: [D] Pushya Mitra

102. The founder of Nanda Dynasty Sunga
was Explanation: The famous work of
A. Dhana Nanda Patanjali was Yoga Sutras,
B. Nagadasaka. Mahabhashya in the Sanskrit language.
C. Kalasoka Many thought that yoga text and
D. Mahapadma grammar text was written by two
Correct Answer: [D] Mahapadma different authors with the same name.
Sunga dynasty was founded by Pushya
103. The 1st capital of Magadh was Mitra Sunga.
A. Rajagriha
B. Vaishali 106. Paragal Khan helped in bringing
C. Pataliputra the first ever Bengali translation of the
D. Kashi A. Upanishad
Correct Answer: [A] Rajagriha B. Brahma Sutra
Explanation: Bimbisara's first capital C. Ramayana
was at Girivraja (identified with D. Mahabharata
Rajagriha). He belongs to Horyanka Correct Answer: [D] Mahabharata
dynasty. He was also known as Seniya Explanation: Paragal Khan was a ruler
or Shrenika. of Chittagong. At his request Kavindra
Paramesvara composed the Bengali
104. The author of 'Kadambari' was mahabharata in (1515-1519) imitating
A. Bhababhuti the Sanskrit one.
B. Banabhatta
C. Kshemendra 107. Amir Khasru was the Court Poet
D. Kalhana of
Correct Answer: [B] Banabhatta A. Ghiyasuddin Tughluq
Explanation: Banabhatta is also know B. Akbar
for his literary work of Harsacharata. C. Balban
He was coart poet of Harsavardahan. D. Alauddin Khilji
Banabhatta is also known for his Correct Answer: [D] Alauddin Khilji
literary work of Harshacharita. He was
the court poet of Harshvardhan. 108. Which of the following are true
with regard to the Gandhara School of
105. Whose contemporary was famous Art?
of grammarian Patanjali ? A. It was also known as Buddhist Art
A. Vasudeva Kamba B. Its figure was superior to the
B. Gantami Putra satakarni Mathura School of Art.
C. Agri mitra Sunga C. Buddha's figure appears here for the
D. Pushya Mitra Sunga first time

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D. Its craftsmen used a white stone to C. Mandu

make images D. Raisin
Correct Answer: [C] Buddha's figure Correct Answer: [B] Kalinjar
appears here for the first time
114. When did Ikhtiyaruddin Bakhtiyar
109. Who among the following Sultans Khalij invade Bengal?
of Delhi wanted to become Second A. 1202 A.D
Alexander and conquer the world? B. 1206 A.D
A. Muhammad Bin Tugluq C. 1194 A.D
B. Ghiyasuddin Balban D. 1199 A.D
C. Alauddin Khilji Correct Answer: [A] 1202 A.D
D. None of them Explanation: He conquered Nabadwip
Correct Answer: [C] Alauddin Khilji from the old emperor Lakshmana Sena
in 1203.
110. Alexander fought against the
Purus on the banks of the river 115. Who was the General of Sher
A. Ravi Shah?
B. Iravati A. Shayestha Khan
C. Indus B. Jaisingh
D. Jhelum C. Brahmajit Gaur
Correct Answer: [D] Jhelum D. Dilir Khan
Correct Answer: [C] Brahmajit Gaur
111. Who was given the title of Andhra
- Kavita Pitamaha? 116. Who caused to build Qutub Minar
A. Srinath in Delhi?
B. Peddan A. Balban
C. Sayan B. Alauddin Khilji
D. Madhav C. Qutbuddin Aibak
Correct Answer: [B] Peddan D. Iltutmish
Correct Answer: [C] Qutbuddin
112. Who was the author of the book Aibak
Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi?
A. Ziauddin Barani 117. Name the Sultan who introduced
B. Al Biruni Rationing System in India
C. Abul Fazi A. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
D. Minhaj-us-Siraj B. Firuz Tughlaq
Correct Answer: [A] Ziauddin Barani C. Ghiyasuddin Balban
D. Alauddin Khalji
113. Sher Shah died while attacking? Correct Answer: [D] Alauddin Khalji
A. Malware
B. Kalinjar 118. Sakabda was started in

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A. 58 A.D Where 1000 BC to 600 BC is called the

B. 327 A. D later Vedic era.
C. 78 B.C
D. 78 A.D 122. Satyameva Jayate was taken from
Correct Answer: [D] 78 A.D which book?
Explanation: A. Budhacharita
Sakabda was started by Kanishka in 78 B. Arthasastra
AD. C. Mundaka Upnishida
D. Mahabharata
119. The battle of Tarain was fought Correct Answer: [C] Mundaka
between Muhammad Ghuri and Upnishida
A. Prithviraj Chauhan Explanation: The Upanishads are a
B. Rama Hambirdeva. collection of texts of religious and
C. Rana Sanga philosophical nature, written in India
D. Rana Pratap probably between c. 800 BCE and c.
Correct Answer: [A] Prithviraj 500 BCE. It played an important role in
Chauhan the development of spiritual ideas in
ancient India, marking a transition from
120. With whom of the following did Vedic ritualism to new ideas and
Shivaji sign the Treaty of Purandhar in institutions. The Mundaka Upanishad
1665 A.D contains the phrase Satyameva Jayate.
A. Jaisingh
B. Prince Muazzam 123. What is the meaning of the word
C. Shaista Khan 'Tripitaka'?
D. Afzal Khan A. Book
Correct Answer: [A] Jaisingh B. Truth
C. Conclusion
121. Which part of Rig Veda D. Basket
considered to be written in later Veda Correct Answer: [D] Basket
age? Explanation: Tripitaka means three
A. 3rd mandala baskets. These are Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta
B. 7th mandala Pitaka, and Abhidhamma
C. 9th mandala Pitaka. Vinaya Pitaka and Sutta
D. 10th mandala Pitaka were compiled in the first
Correct Answer: [D] 10th mandala Buddhist council in 483 BC, soon after
Explanation: 1st and 10th mandala the Mahaparinirvana of Gautam
were written in the later Vedic age. 2nd Buddha. It was organized under the
to 9th mandala or books were written patronage of Ajatshatru, at Rajgriha, in
early Vedic era. The Vedic era is the Sattapani Cave.
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124. Dadashanga contains religious present-day Murshidabad in West

preach of? Bengal of the Indian subcontinent.
A. Budha
B. Mahaveera 127. The conversation between
C. Rishabhanatha Buddhist monk Nagasena and Bactria
D. Sankaracharya king Menander was written in which
Correct Answer: [B] Mahaveera book?
Explanation: Agamas are texts of A. C-U-Ki
Jainism based on the discourses of the B. Fo-Que-Ki
Tirthankara. Mahavira was the last C. Milinda Panha
Tirthankara(24th). The symbol used for D. Angurnikoy
him is the lion. 1st Tirthankara was Correct Answer: [C] Milinda Panha
Rishabhanatha and 23rd Tirthankara Explanation: The Milinda
was Parshvanatha. Pañha(Questions of Milinda) is the
outcome of a conversation between
125. Vikramankadevacharita contains Buddhist monk Nagasena and Bactria
the achievement of which king? king Menander I (Pali: Milinda). The
A. Vikramaditya I text was compiled sometime between
B. Vikramaditya VI 100 BCE and 200 CE.
C. Vikramaditya II
D. Skandagupta 128. The Aihole inscription was written
Correct Answer: [B] Vikramaditya VI by?
Explanation: Western Chalukya king A. Kautilya
Vikramaditya VI noted for his B. Horisena
patronage of art and letters. Kashmiri C. Rovikirti
poet Bilhana who came to his court and D. Nayanika
earned the title Vidyapati (pundit), and Correct Answer: [C] Rovikirti
wrote a book on the life of his patron Explanation: Ravikirti was a court
king in Vikramankadevacharita. poet of Chalukya King, Pulakeshi II
who in the throne from 610 to 642 CE.
126. Ganjam inscription depicts about
which king? 129. Tahkik-i-hind was written by?
A. Karbala A. Alberuni
B. Samudra Gupta B. Al-Baradari
C. Sasanka C. Suleman
D. Rudradaman D. Al-Masud
Correct Answer: [C] Sasanka Correct Answer: [A] Alberuni
Explanation: Ganjam inscription Explanation: Alberuni came to India
depicts about Gauda king Sasanka. His with Mahmud of Ghazni during his
capital was at Karnasubarna, in Indian invasion. Alberuni was one of

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the greatest scholars of the medieval Sanscrit with Nagari script.

Islamic era. Rudradaman‘s achievements were
mentioned in his Junagarh inscription.
130. Ibn Battuta came to India during? Aihole inscription was written by
A. Akbar Ravikirti. Kadambari and
B. Muhammed Bin Tughlak Harshacharita were authored by
C. Iltutmis Banabhatta (the court poet of
D. Alauddin Khalji Harshavardhana).
Correct Answer: [B] Muhammed Bin
Tughlak 133. At which of the following places
Explanation: Ibn Battuta came to India has the largest belt of painted rock
during the region of Muhammed Bin shelter of pre-historic period been
Tughlak and join as a Qazi in Delhi. He found?
came from Morocco. A. Bagor
B. Ajanta
131. What is the meaning of Vedas? C. Bhaja
A. Knowledge D. Bhimbetka
B. Truth Correct Answer: [D] Bhimbetka
C. Religion Explanation: Bhimbetka caves are
D. Unchanging located in the Raisen District of
Correct Answer: [A] Knowledge Madhya Pradesh. These Rock Shelters
Explanation: Vedas means are in the foothills of the Vindhyan
knowledge. It is believed that Vedas Mountains on the southern edge of the
was not manmade so it was central Indian plateau. Dr. V. S.
called Apaurusheya. At the beginning Wakankar (one of the most renowned
Vedas was not in written form, It was archeologists) , discovered these caves
kept in mind by listening generation by in 1958.
generation so it is called Shrutis.
134. Who wrote Milindapanha?
132. Allahabad pillar inscription carved A. Basumitra
by B. Nagasena
A. Harisena C. Asvaghosha
B. Ravikirti D. Nagarjuna
C. Rudradaman Correct Answer: [B] Nagasena
D. Banabhatta
Correct Answer: [A] Harisena 135. Who wrote Gitavali, Kavitawali
Explanation: Allahabad pillar and Vinaya Patrika?
inscription was written by Harisena. He A. Chaitanya
was a court poet of Samundragupta. B. Namadeva
The inscription is also known as C. Tulsidas
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Correct Answer: [C] Tulsidas of Kasi-Kosal with the help of new

weapons like rathamushala and
136. Which school of Art flourished in mahasilakantaka?
the region between the lower valleys of A. Prasenjit
Krishna and Godavari during 2nd B. Sisunaga
Century BCE-3rd Century CE? C. Bimbisara
A. Nagarjuna School D. Ajatasatru
B. Amravati School Correct Answer: [D] Ajatasatru
C. Gandhara School
D. Mathura School 139. The hereditary soldiers of the
Correct Answer: [B] Amravati School Mauryan period were known as
Explanation: The Amravati school of A. Vardhaki
art has been involved in the evolution B. Atavivala
of regional art styles based on the C. Bhritakas
commercial and imperial system. The D. Maula
Amravati sculptures are made out of Correct Answer: [D] Maula
white marble. Another feature of
Amravati sculptures is that the figures 140. Official stamping of weights and
have slim blithe features with complex measures and their periodical
curves. inspection are prescribed by
A. Brihaspati
137. Which of the following sources B. Parasara
states that Srinagar was built by C. Manu
Asoka? D. Narada
A. Taranath's History of Tibet Correct Answer: [C] Manu
B. Mahavamsa
C. Divyavadana 141. Name the historians who have
D. Rajtarangini rejected the idea of a marriage alliance
Correct Answer: [D] Rajtarangini between Chandragupta Maurya and
Explanation: Rajatarangini is a Seleucus
metrical legendary and historical A. H P. Shastri
chronicle of the north-western Indian B. B.N. Mukherjee and Romila Thapar
subcontinent, particularly the kings of C. Vincent Smith
Kashmir. It was written in Sanskrit by D. H.C. Roychoudhury
Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th Correct Answer: [B] B.N. Mukherjee
century CE. The work consists of 7826 and Romila Thapar
verses, which are divided into eight
books called Tarangas. 142. Who among the following was not
a Greek Ambassador staying at the
138. Which Magadhan ruler launched a Mauryan Court?
final military assault on the Gana rajyas A. Dcimachus

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B. Dionisius 147. Just as for my children, I desire

C. Megasthenes that they should enjoy all happiness
D. Diodorus and prosperity both in this world and
Correct Answer: [D] Diodorus the next. So for all men, I desire the
like happiness and prosperity'. This is
143. Which of the following major rock stated in -
edicts of Asoka are in Prakrit language A. Tarai Pillars
and Kharosthi script? B. Kalinga Inscriptions
A. Manshera C. Barabar Cave Inscriptions
B. Shahbazgarhi D. Minor Rock Edicts
C. Both A and B Correct Answer: [C] Barabar Cave
D. Dhauli Inscriptions
Correct Answer: [C] Both A and B
148. During the post-Maurya times,
144. Rummindei pillar of Asoka is put elaborate Vedic sacrificial rituals like
up to mark Buddha's the Vajapeya, Rajasuya, and
A. First Sermon Aswamedha were regularly performed
B. Death by the rulers of
C. Birth A. North India
D. Enlightenment B. Deccan
Correct Answer: [C] Birth C. both North India and Deccan
D. Chola dynasty
145. Which of the following was not a Correct Answer: [A] North India
regional headquarters in the Maurya
empire? 149. The Kharosthi script derived from
A. Tosali A. Sanskrit
B. Tambaparini B. Brahmi
C. Ujjaiyini C. Pictographs
D. Taxila D. Aramaic
Correct Answer: [B] Tambaparini Correct Answer: [D] Aramaic

146. To whom was the Lomasa Rishi 150. The earliest use of the term
cave in the Barabar hills (near Gaya) 'Hindustan' appears in which
donated by Ashoka inscription of Sasanid ruler Shahpur I?
A. Brahmanas A. Behistun
B. Shri Lankan Buddhist monks B. Hamadan
C. Ajivika monks C. Naqsh-i-Rustom
D. Jain monks D. Persepolis
Correct Answer: [C] Ajivika monks Correct Answer: [C] Naqsh-i-Rustom

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151. According to the latest C. Rashtrakuta

excavations, Manda is the __________ D. Chola
site of the Indus civilization? Correct Answer: [A] Pala
A. Easternmost
B. Westernmost 156. Who was the Bacterian King that
C. Northernmost invaded India in about 182 BC and
D. Southernmost wrested a considerable part of the
Correct Answer: [C] Northernmost North-West?
A. Philadelphus
152. Which civilization was B. Gondophernes
undoubtedly the largest in extent C. Demetrius
among the Bronze age civilizations? D. Antigonus
A. Mesopotamian civilization Correct Answer: [C] Demetrius
B. Roman civilization
C. The Harappan civilization 157. Name the class which is
D. Egyptian civilization conspicuous by its absence from the list
Correct Answer: [C] The Harappan of seven classes given by Megasthenes
civilization A. Cultivators
B. Philosophers
153. Who was the ruler of Taxila when C. Artisans
Alexander's army crossed the Indus in D. Traders
326 BC? Correct Answer: [D] Traders
A. Abhisara
B. None of the above 158. According to `Rajatarangini'
C. Porus (Pura) Ashoka's favorite deity was
D. Ambhi A. Vasudeva
Correct Answer: [D] Ambhi B. Buddha
C. Siva
154. Vallabhacharya was the most D. Vishnu
distinguished preacher of the Correct Answer: [C] Siva
A. Balaram Cult
B. Krishna Cult 159. Which one of the following types
C. Shaiva Cult of Harappan pottery is said to be the
D. Shakti Cult earliest example of its kind in the
Correct Answer: [B] Krishna Cult world?
A. Perforated
155. Which of the following kingdoms B. Knobbed
was referred to as ' Ruhmi' by the Arab C. Polychrome
merchant Sulaiman? D. Glazed
A. Pala Correct Answer: [D] Glazed
B. Pratihara

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160. Which period of Indian history has C. Tamralipti

been designated by Romila Thapar as D. Muziris or Mushri
`Threshold Times' ? Correct Answer: [A] Arikamedu
A. CE 300-CE 800
B. CE 600-CE 1300 165. The Gold coins of the Gupta
C. BCE 200-300 CE dynasty were known as
D. CE 300-CE 600 A. Muhara
Correct Answer: [B] CE 600-CE 1300 B. Varaha
C. Sataman
161. The name of our motherland D. Dinara
'Bharata' was first mentioned in Correct Answer: [D] Dinara
A. Markendaya Purana
B. Matsya Purana 166. Seaborne trade between India and
C. Vishnu Purana Rome received great impetus during
D. Vayu Purana the reign of Roman Emperor
Correct Answer: [C] Vishnu Purana A. Trajan
B. Nero
162. Kontakasodhanas of the Mauryan C. Augustus
period was D. Claudius
A. Criminal court Correct Answer: [B] Nero
B. Police stations
C. Royal treasuries 167. Which of the following statement
D. Civil courts is incorrect?
Correct Answer: [A] Criminal court A. Chandragupta was known to the
Greeks as 'Amitroehates', the destroyer
163. Which of the following is the of foes
main reason for the development of B. Chandragupta is said to have died of
towns in the Harappan period? slow starvation in south India
A. Growth of Trade and commerce C. Kautilya was Chandragupta's guide
B. Increase in Agrarian surplus and mentor
C. Development of Science and D. Chandragupta was succeeded by his
technology son Bindusara
D. Development of Arts and crafts Correct Answer: [A] Chandragupta
Correct Answer: [B] Increase in was known to the Greeks as
Agrarian surplus 'Amitroehates', the destroyer of foes

164. At which of the following Ports 168. Which archaeologist has recently
have a sizable Roman settlement and a contested the identification of
Roman factory have been discovered? impressive brick-built structure at
A. Arikamedu Harappa as a 'Granary'?
B. Kaveripattanam A. Raymond Allchin

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B. J.M. Kenoyer
C. R.E.M. Wheeler 173. The Harappan bricks were mainly
D. Bridget Allchin A. Hand-made
Correct Answer: [B] J.M. Kenoyer B. Cut with the help of a chisel
C. Sawn with the help of a saw-like
169. We know about the Bactrian instrument
Greeks only from D. Made in an open mould
A. Manuscripts Correct Answer: [D] Made in an open
B. Relics mould
C. Inscriptions
D. Coins 174. Who considered the Harappan
Correct Answer: [D] Coins crafts 'technically the peer of the rest'
among products of the Bronze Age?
170. Name of which Indian ruler is A. R.S. Bisht
inseparably associated with the first B. Asco Parpola
known International treaty made in C. Gordon Childe
Indian history? D. Shereen Ratnagar
A. Bindusara Correct Answer: [D] Shereen
B. Asoka Ratnagar
C. Mahapadma Nanda
D. Chandragupta Maurya 175. Who introduced Gold Coins in
Correct Answer: [D] Chandragupta India?
Maurya A. The Greeks
B. The Cholas
171. With which one of the following C. The Maurya
is the later foreign immigrants like D. The Kushanas
Hunas, who came after the fall of Correct Answer: [D] The Kushanas
Imperial Guptas, identified?
A. Rajputs 176. The subject matter of
B. Mlechchas Hamzahnamah is
C. Kshatriyas A. Music
D. Fallen Kshatriyas B. Philosophy
Correct Answer: [A] Rajputs C. Architecture
D. Painting
172. The language of the Jaina Correct Answer: [D] Painting
religious text was
A. Prakrit 177. Which of the following statements
B. Bengali is not correct?
C. Sanskrit A. The Rigveda is a monolithic text.
D. Pali B. The Rigveda is not a monolithic text
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C. The Rigveda consists of 1028 hymns 182. Which of the following were the
(Suktas). main items of export of the Indus
D. The Rigveda is divided into ten people? (i) Gold and Silver (ii) Cotton
books (mandalas) of unequal sizes goods (iii) Terracottas (iv) Seals (v)
Correct Answer: [A] The Rigveda is a Pottery Select the answer from the
monolithic text. codes below -
A. i, ii, iv and v
178. Which of the following sources B. i, iii and iv
describe the Mauryas as belonging to C. ii, iii and v
the Sudra Varna? D. All of them
A. Purvas Correct Answer: [C] ii, iii and v
B. European Classical Writers
C. Puranas 183. Which of the following areas were
D. Jatakas viewed by the later Vedic authors as
Correct Answer: [C] Puranas impure and far away from the heartland
of the Vedic culture?
179. Haribhadra, the famous Buddhist A. Vanga (in the Ganga delta)
author was at the court of B. Magadha (Southern Bihar)
A. Devapala C. Anga (Eastern Bihar)
B. Dharmapala D. All of the above
C. Gopala Correct Answer: [D] All of the above
D. Mahipala
Correct Answer: [B] Dharmapala 184. Which Rigvedic river is known as
Ravi and also as Iravati?
180. Who was Minandar? A. Parushni
A. A Saka King B. Sutudri
B. None of the above C. Vitasta
C. A Parthian King D. Asikni
D. A Bactrian Greek King Correct Answer: [A] Parushni
Correct Answer: [D] A Bactrian
Greek King 185. Which one of the following was
the meeting ground for the
181. Where do we find the three Brahmanical and devotional religious
phases, viz. Paleolithic, Mesolithic and levels?
Neolithic Cultures in sequence? A. Ghatikas
A. Godavari Valley B. Samas
B. Kashmir Valley C. Maths
C. Belan valley D. Temples
D. Krishna Valle Correct Answer: [C] Maths
Correct Answer: [C] Belan valley

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186. Which of the following Rig Vedic 190. The history of ancient Indian trade
Gods is said to be the upholder of the rightly begins from the ________
Rita or Cosmic Order? period.
A. Varuna A. Maurya
B. Soma B. Kushana
C. Indra C. Harappan
D. Agni D. Later Vedic
Correct Answer: [A] Varuna Correct Answer: [C] Harappan

187. Who among the following 191. Which of the following was the
dynasties were the first to transfer all most prominent monarchical Maha-
sources of revenue to the Brahmans? Janapadas, during the age of the
A. Pallavas Buddha?
B. Chalukyas A. Vajjis or Vrijis
C. Vakatakas B. Avanti and Magadh
D. Guptas C. Kosal and Vatsa
Correct Answer: [C] Vakatakas D. All listed in B and C
Correct Answer: [D] All listed in B
188. Name the chief of the Rigvedic and C
Bharata tribe who fought against a
confederacy of ten tribes (in the battle 192. Kalidasa's work include (i)
of 10 kings) Abhigyana Sakuntalam (ii)
A. Atri Meghadootam (iii) Raghuvamsa (iv)
B. Gritsamada Malavikagnimitram (v) Ritusamhara
C. Sudas (vi) Kumara Sambhava Select the
D. Divodasa answer from the codes below -
Correct Answer: [C] Sudas A. i, ii, iv, v and vi
B. i, iii, iv and v
189. Who among the following C. i, ii, iii and iv
archeologists has been claiming that he D. All of them
was successfully deciphered the Indus Correct Answer: [D] All of them
script, though others have not accepted
the claim? 193. Which of the following is not a
A. K.M. Srivastava principal tool of the Early Stone Age?
B. S.R. Rao A. Cleaver
C. MEM Wheeler B. Chopper
D. Gordon Childe C. Scrapper
Correct Answer: [B] S.R. Rao D. Handaxe
Correct Answer: [C] Scrapper

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194. The earliest reference to the 198. Who was the founder of `Gajapati
division of society into four strata Dynasty' of Orissa?
occurs in which of the following texts? A. Prataparudra
A. Kathopanishada B. Vidyadhara
B. Manu Smriti C. Purushottam
C. The Purusha-sukta of the Rig Veda D. Kapilendra
Samhita Correct Answer: [D] Kapilendra
D. Yajur Veda Samhita
Correct Answer: [C] The Purusha- 199. Navanityakam of the Gupta period
sukta of the Rig Veda Samhita was a book on
A. Mathematics
195. Which one of the following B. Astronomy
sources states that Srinagar was built C. Medicine
by Asoka? D. Metallurgy
A. Taranatha's History of Tibet Correct Answer: [C] Medicine
B. Mahavamsa
C. Kalahana's Rajatarangini 200. Mandsor pillar inscription of the
D. Divyavandana early 6th Century CE belongs to
Correct Answer: [C] Kalahana's A. Yasodharman
Rajatarangini B. Toramana
C. Anantavarma
196. Which one of the following tribal D. Mihirkula
assemblies has normally involved in Correct Answer: [A] Yasodharman
the election of the tribal chief?
A. Gora 201. Which one of the following has
B. Vidata not been mentioned as 'asineva' in
C. Samiti Ashokan inscriptions
D. Sabha A. Pride and fury
Correct Answer: [C] Samiti B. Envy and revenge
C. Greed and passion
197. By whom was the most significant D. Cruelty and anger
commentary on the Rigveda composed Correct Answer: [C] Greed and
in the medieval period in the passion
Vijayanagar realm?
A. Kannada 202. `House burials' are reported from
B. Sagarnandin A. Uleri in Almora
C. Chakrapanidatta B. Balathal in Rajasthan.
D. Sayana C. Gufral in Kashmir
Correct Answer: [D] Sayana D. Ghaligal - in the northeast
Correct Answer: [A] Uleri in Almora

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203. The famous Jaina temples at 207. Which of the following is/are the
Dilwara were built by? well-known ancient geographical
A. Solankis epithets of India?
B. Chauhans A. Bharatvarsha
C. Paramaras B. Saptadvipa
D. Chandellas C. Both A and B
Correct Answer: [A] Solankis D. Jambudvipa
Correct Answer: [C] Both A and B
204. When were the Silkworms
introduced into the Byzantine empire 208. Which one of the following
from China, adversely affecting India's Brahmana texts belongs to the
already declining foreign trade? Rigveda?
A. 615 AD A. Aitareya Brahmana
B. 351 AD B. Gopatha Brahmana
C. 451 AD C. Shatapatha Brahmana
D. 551 AD D. Taittiriya Brahmana
Correct Answer: [D] 551 AD Correct Answer: [A] Aitareya
Brahmana
205. Which of the following pairs is
not correctly matched? 209. Who was the author of ‘Indica’?
A. Arrian—Indica A. Plutarch
B. Claudius Aelianus—Naturalis B. Justin
Historica C. Herodotus
C. Diodorus Sicilus—Bibliotheca D. Magasthenes
Historica Correct Answer: [D] Magasthenes
D. Strabo Geography
Correct Answer: [B] Claudius 210. Which of the kings has been
Aelianus—Naturalis Historica mentioned as ‘Piydassi’
and‘Devanampriya’ in inscriptions?
206. Who tells us that 'India' (i.e. Indus A. Chandragupta Maurya
Valley) was the 20th and most B. Ashoka
prosperous satrapy (province) of the C. Samudragupta
Persian empire? D. Harshvardhana
A. Fa Hien Correct Answer: [B] Ashoka
B. Yijing
C. Herodotus 211. What is the total number of
D. Megasthenese Sanskaras?
Correct Answer: [C] Herodotus A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 16

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Correct Answer: [D] 16 C. Patliputra

D. Lothal
212. The gupta empire granted tax-free Correct Answer: [C] Patliputra
agrarian land to which of thefollowing?
A. military officials 217. From which veda sanskirit
B. civil officials literature has begun?
C. brahmins A. Yajurveda
D. court scholars B. Atharveda
Correct Answer: [C] brahmins C. Samveda
D. Rigveda
213. Which of the following Buddhist Correct Answer: [D] Rigveda
literature contains the
Buddha’ssermons on matters of ethics 218. ‘Panchtantra’ is originally written
and doctrine? by
A. vinayaka pitaka A. Kalidas
B. jataka stories B. Vishnu sharma
C. abhidamma pitaka C. Tulsidas
D. sutta pitaka D. Raidas
Correct Answer: [D] sutta pitaka Correct Answer: [B] Vishnu sharma

214. Who among the following is not 219. Which of the following is not
related with the Philosophy of included in ‘Chardham’?
Vedanta? A. Puri
A. shakaracharya B. Dwaraka
B. abhinav gupt C. Mansarovar
C. ramanuja D. Rameshwaram
D. madhava Correct Answer: [C] Mansarovar
Correct Answer: [B] abhinav gupt
220. After how many years
215. Dynasty famous for efficient rural ‘Mahakumbh’ is held?
administration was A. 12 years
A. cholvas B. 10 years
B. rashtrakutas C. 9 years
C. chalukyas D. 6 years
D. pallavas Correct Answer: [A] 12 years
Correct Answer: [A] cholvas
221. Which of the following musical
216. Which of the following is not a instrument is not of Indo-
Indus Valley Civilization site? Islamicorigin?
A. Kalibangan A. sitar
B. Ropar B. tabla

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C. sarangi D. Satvahanas
D. sehnai Correct Answer: [A] Chalukyas
Correct Answer: [D] sehnai
227. Mention the place where Buddha
222. The ancestors of Shungas attained enlightenment
originated from: A. Samath
A. Magadha B. Bodh Gaya
B. Prayag C. Kapilavastu
C. Ujjain D. Rajgriha
D. Saurashtra Correct Answer: [B] Bodh Gaya
Correct Answer: [C] Ujjain
228. The rulers of which dynasty
223. In ancient period, which Varna started the practice of granting tax-free
was also called as Sarthavaha? villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist
A. Brahmana Monks?
B. Kshatriya A. Satavahanas
C. Vaishya B. Mauryas
D. Shudra C. Guptas
Correct Answer: [C] Vaishya D. Cholas
Correct Answer: [A] Satavahanas
224. With which religion is Kalika
Purana associated? 229. Vaishakha Poornima has a great
A. Vaishnavism significance because it was on this day
B. Shaktism A. Buddha was born
C. Buddhism B. Buddha got enlightened
D. Jainism C. Buddha died
Correct Answer: [D] Jainism D. All of the above
Correct Answer: [D] All of the above
225. Vardhman Mahavir is also known
as 230. The Buddhist monk who spread
A. Jina Buddhism in Tibet was
B. Great teacher A. Nagariuna
C. Great preacher B. Ananda
D. Jain C. Asanga
Correct Answer: [A] Jina D. Padmasambhava
Correct Answer: [D] Padmasambhava
226. The Virupaksha Temple was built
by the 231. The words 'Satyameva Jayate' in
A. Chalukyas the State Emblem of India were taken
B. Pallavas from
C. Vakatakas A. Upanishads

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B. Sama Veda D. Turks

C. Rig Veda Correct Answer: [C] Hunas
D. Ramayam
Correct Answer: [A] Upanishads 236. The most distinguished ruler of
the Chalukyan dynasty was
232. The term ‘Upanishad’ literally A. Jayasimha II
implies B. Vikraniaditya VI
A. Knowledge C. Somesvara II
B. Wisdom D. Pulkesin II
C. Sitting near Correct Answer: [D] Pulkesin II
D. Recitation
Correct Answer: [C] Sitting near 237. Which dynasty succeeded the
Chalukyas in the Western India?
233. Worship of Mother Goddess was A. Cholas
associated with B. Kakatiyas
A. Aryan Civilization C. Pallavas
B. Mediterranean Civilization D. Raslitrakut
C. Indus Valley Civilization Correct Answer: [D] Raslitrakut
D. Later Vedic Civilization
Correct Answer: [C] Indus Valley 238. Who was the mother of Mahavira?
Civilization A. Yashoda
B. Trishala
234. Which of the following are beliefs C. Jameli
of Buddhism ? a. The world is full of D. Mahamaya
sorrows. b. People suffer on account of Correct Answer: [B] Trishala
desires. c. If desires are conquered
nirvana will be attained. d. The 239. The essential feature of the Indus
existence of God and Soul must be Valley Civilisation was
recognised. A. worship of forces of nature
A. a, b, c and d B. organised city life
B. b and c C. pastoral farming
C. a, b and c D. caste society
D. b, c and d Correct Answer: [B] organised city
Correct Answer: [C] a, b and c life

235. India's trade with the Roman 240. Subject matter which Manu Smriti
Empire came to an end with the deals with is related to
invasion of Rome by the A. Economics
A. Arabs B. Politics
B. Hungarians C. Law
C. Hunas D. Artx

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Correct Answer: [C] Law

246. The Saka era commencing from
241. The number system 'Zero' was A.D. 78, was founded by
invented by A. Kanishka
A. Ramanujam B. Asoka
B. Aryabhatta C. Chandragupta
C. Patanjali D. Vikramaditya
D. An unknown person Correct Answer: [A] Kanishka
Correct Answer: [B] Aryabhatta
247. With which of the following
242. Which among the following is the centres of learning, Chanakya the
oldest dynasty? famous teacher of Chandragapta
A. Maurya Mauiya, was associated ?
B. Gupta A. Takshashila
C. Kushan B. Nalanda
D. Kanva C. Viltramashila
Correct Answer: [A] Maurya D. Vaishali
Correct Answer: [A] Takshashila
243. 6th-century B.C. was an age of
A. Reasoning 248. The religion, which preached
B. Intellectual awakening 'Desire is the cause for all sufferings' is
C. Political unrest A. Buddhism
D. Religious ferment B. Jainism
Correct Answer: [D] Religious C. Sikhism
ferment D. Hinduism
Correct Answer: [A] Buddhism
244. Lothal, the dockyard site of the
Indus Valley Civilization, is situated in 249. Which of the following was the
A. Gujarat early capital of the Rashtrakutas?
B. Punjab A. Sopam
C. Pakistan B. Ellora
D. Haryana C. Vatapi
Correct Answer: [A] Gujarat D. Ajanta
Correct Answer: [B] Ellora
245. The first grammarian of the
Sanskrit language was 250. Most of the Chola temples were
A. Kalhana dedicated to
B. Maitreyi A. Vishnu
C. Kalidasa B. Shiva
D. Panini C. Brahma
Correct Answer: [D] Panini D. Durga

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Correct Answer: [B] Shiva Correct Answer: [D] Sarnath

251. Who is called as the Second 256. The language used to write source
Ashoka'? materials in ancient time was
A. Saniudra Gupta A. Sanskrit
B. Chandra Gupta Mainya B. Pali
C. Kanishka C. Brahmi
D. Harshavardhana D. Kharosthi
Correct Answer: [C] Kanishka Correct Answer: [B] Pali

252. Which metal was first used by the 257. Who among the following was the
Vedic people ? pioneer of Yoga?
A. Silver A. Patanjali
B. Gold B. Vaghhata
C. Iron C. Atreya
D. Copper D. Vrudukanta
Correct Answer: [D] Copper Correct Answer: [A] Patanjali

253. Who built the famous Shiva 258. The greatest development in the
temple at Ellora ? Kushana period was in the field of
A. Rashtrakuta Ruler Krishna I A. religion
B. Mauryan Emperor Ashoka B. art
C. Gupta King Samudra Gupta C. literature
D. Chalukyan King Pulikeshi II D. architecture
Correct Answer: [A] Rashtrakuta Correct Answer: [B] art
Ruler Krishna I
259. The famous rock-cut temple of
254. The paintings of Ajanta depict the Kailasa is at
stories of A. Ajanta
A. Ramayana B. Badami
B. Mahabhaita C. Mahabalipuram
C. Jataka D. Ellora
D. Parichatantra Correct Answer: [D] Ellora
Correct Answer: [C] Jataka
260. The Chola kings were ruling aver
255. Buddha gave his first religious' A. Tamil Nadu
message at B. Andhra
A. Rajagriha C. Kerala
B. Pataliputra D. Bengal
C. Gaya Correct Answer: [A] Tamil Nadu
D. Sarnath

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261. Bindusara sent Asoka to quell the A. Mauryas

rebellion in B. Indo-Greeks
A. Swarnagiri C. Guptas
B. Taxila D. Kushans
C. Ujjain Correct Answer: [B] Indo-Greeks
D. Tosali
Correct Answer: [B] Taxila 266. The word 'Veda' means
Explanation: A. knowledge
According to the Ashokavadana, B. wisdom
Bindusara dispatched prince Ashoka to C. Meditation
suppress a rebellion in the city D. power
of Takshashila. Bindusara appointed Correct Answer: [A] knowledge
Ashoka as the viceroy of present-day
Ujjain. 267. The first metal used by man was
A. Aluminium
262. The Rashtrakuta kingdom was B. Copper
founded by C. Iron
A. Dandi Durga (Danti Durga) D. Silver
B. Amoghavarsha Correct Answer: [B] Copper
C. Govinda III
D. Indra III 268. Name the Republic which was a
Correct Answer: [A] Dandi Durga confederacy of tribes in the 6th century
(Danti Durga) B.C.
A. Gandhara
263. Kalibangan is situated in B. Vajji
A. Uttar Pradesh C. Kosala
B. Sindh D. Avanti
C. Rajasthan Correct Answer: [B] Vajji
D. Gujarat
Correct Answer: [C] Rajasthan 269. Who established Mahabalipuram?
A. Pallava
264. In which state was the Nalanda B. Pandya
University located in India? C. Chola
A. Bengal D. Chalukya
B. Bihar Correct Answer: [A] Pallava
C. Orissa
D. Uttar Pradesh 270. Who among the following,
Correct Answer: [B] Bihar propounded the theory of zero ?
A. Charak
265. Who were the first kings to issue B. Chanakya
gold coins in India? C. Aryabhatta

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D. Varahamihira D. Kautilya
Correct Answer: [C] Aryabhatta Correct Answer: [C] Kanishka

271. Mention the centre of the Roman 276. Who was called India's Napoleon
trade during the Sangam Age. because of his victories ?
A. Madurai A. Skandagupta
B. Arikamedu B. Chandragupta
C. Poompuhar C. Brahmagupta
D. Musiri D. Samudragupta
Correct Answer: [D] Musiri Correct Answer: [D] Samudragupta

272. Which of the following dynasty 277. Epigraphy means

succeeded the Mauryas ? A. The study of coins
A. Satavahanas B. The study of inscriptions
B. Sungas C. The study of epics
C. Yavanas D. The study of geography
D. Pandya Correct Answer: [B] The study of
Correct Answer: [B] Sungas inscriptions

273. Which is the port-town of Indus 278. The caves of Ajanta and Ellora
valley civilisation? belonged to:
A. Kalibangan A. Jains
B. Lothal B. Buddhists
C. Ropar C. Hindus
D. Mohenjodaro D. Sikhs
Correct Answer: [B] Lothal Correct Answer: [B] Buddhists

274. Which one of the following coins 279. The Greeks were driven out of
was issued in silver during the Gupta India by
period ? A. Chandragupta Maurya
A. Kakini B. Chandragupta Vikramditya
B. Nishka C. Ashoka
C. Rupyaka D. Bindusara
D. Dinar Correct Answer: [A] Chandragupta
Correct Answer: [C] Rupyaka Maurya

275. Which of the Kushana ruler 280. Sangam Age is associated with the
patronised Buddhism? history of
A. Ashoka A. Benaras
B. Vikramaditya. B. Allahabad
C. Kanishka C. Tamil Nadu

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D. Khajuraho A. Sanskrit
Correct Answer: [C] Tamil Nadu B. Ardhamadhi
C. Pali
281. Lothal is a site where dockyards D. Prakrit
of which of the following civilization Correct Answer: [C] Pali
were found ?
A. Indus Valley 286. The Uttaramerur inscription
B. mesoptamian provides information on the
C. Egyptian administration of the
D. Persian A. Chalukyas
Correct Answer: [A] Indus Valley B. Satavahanas
C. Pallavas
282. Which one of the following was D. Cholas
the last Buddhist text produced In India Correct Answer: [D] Cholas
?
A. Divya Vandana 287. Which ruler murdered his father,
B. Dohakosa Bimbisara to ascend the throne ?
C. Vajrachedika A. Ashoka
D. Vamsathapakasini B. Ajatasatru
Correct Answer: [D] C. Kanishka
Vamsathapakasini D. Simukha
Correct Answer: [B] Ajatasatru
283. Arrange the following Magadhan
dynasties in chronological order: I. 288. The caves and rock-cut temples at
Nandas II. Sisunagas III. Mauryas IV. Ellora are
Haryankas A. Hindu and Buddhist
A. IV, II, Ill and I B. Buddhist and Jain
B. II, I, IV and III C. Hindu and Jain
C. IV, II, I and III D. Hindu, Buddhist and Jain
D. III, I, IV and II Correct Answer: [D] Hindu, Buddhist
Correct Answer: [C] IV, II, I and III and Jain

284. Name the capital of the Pallavas 289. Which of the following is not one
A. Kanchi of the animals carved on the Sarnath
B. Vatapi Pillar ?.
C. Trichnapalli A. Humped Bull
D. Mahabalipuram B. Deer
Correct Answer: [A] Kanchi C. Elephant
D. Horse
285. In which language were the Correct Answer: [B] Deer
Buddhist-texts Pitakas composed ?

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290. Jaina literature is known as D. Gupta period

A. Tripitakas Correct Answer: [A] Age of the
B. Epics Buddha
C. Aryasutras
D. Angas 295. Who was called Lichchavi
Correct Answer: [D] Angas Dauhitra ?
A. Chandragupta I
291. Name the oldest Indian B. Skandagtipta
civilization. C. Kumaragupta
A. Indus Valley civilization D. Samudragupta
B. Mesopotamian civilization Correct Answer: [A] Chandragupta I
C. Egyptian civilization
D. None of these 296. Who built the Kailasanatha
Correct Answer: [A] Indus Valley Temple at Ellora ?
civilization A. Rajendra I
B. Mahendra Varman I
292. The site of birth (nativity) of C. Krishna I
Gautam Buddha is marked by: D. Govinda I
A. a monastery Correct Answer: [C] Krishna I
B. a 'Rumminder Pillar' of Ashok
Maurya 297. The Rathas of Mahabalipuram,
C. a statue was built during the reign of the
D. a Peepal Tree A. Palas
Correct Answer: [B] a 'Rumminder B. Cholas
Pillar' of Ashok Maurya C. Rashtrakutas
D. Pallavas
293. Which of the following Vedas Correct Answer: [D] Pallavas
provides information about the
civilization of the Early Vedic Age? 298. Harshvardhana was defeated by
A. Rig-Veda A. Prabhakaravardhana
B. Yajur-veda B. Pulakesin II
C. Atharva-veda C. Narasimhasvarrna Pallava
D. Sama-veda D. Sasanka
Correct Answer: [A] Rig-Veda Correct Answer: [B] Pulakesin II

294. During which of the following
periods of Indian History did the
Kshatriya have a distinct identity ?
A. Age of the Buddha
B. Maurya period
C. Post-Maurya age
299. Who among the following were
contemporaries of Kanishka ?
A. Kamban, Banabhatta, Asvagosha
B. Nagarjuna, Asvagosha, Vasumitra
C. Asvagosha, Kalidasa, Banabhatta
D. Kalidasa, Kamban, Vasumitra

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Correct Answer: [B] Nagarjuna,

Asvagosha, Vasumitra

300. Most of the chola temples were

dedicated to
A. Ganesh
B. Shiva
C. Durga
D. Vishnu
Correct Answer: [B] Shiva

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