Ancient Indian History MCQs
Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on Ancient Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. What was the name of Gautam Buddha’s only son ?
[A] Rahul
[B] Channa
[C] Kanthala
[D] Chunda
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Correct Answer: A [ Rahul ]
Notes:
Rahul was the name of only son of Gautama Buddha.
2. Which among the following Indus Valley site is located in Montogomery (Punjab) in Pakistan?
[A] Harappa
[B] Mohenjodaro
[C] Kalibanga
[D] Chanhudaro
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Correct Answer: A [ Harappa ]
Notes:
Indus Valley site of Harappa is located in the Montgomery district of Punjab, Pakistan. The site was discovered in 1921 by Rai Bahadur Dayaram Sahni. It is located on the banks of the Ravi River, about 24 km west of Sahiwal.
3. Kharvela who constructed caves in the Udaigri for jain Monks was a ruler belonging to which dynasty ?
[A] Cheti
[B] Satavahana
[C] Shunga
[D] Nanda
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Correct Answer: A [Cheti]
Notes:
The small caves were constructed for meditation purpose of Jain monks at Udaigiri by Kharvela. As per the inscription at the site, the caves were first excavated by king Kharavela of Chedi Dynasty.
4. What is the meaning of kalibangan in Rajasthan which shows the prehistoric and pre-Mauryan character of Indus Valley Civilization ?
[A] Black River
[B] Black Bangles
[C] Black forest
[D] Black land
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Correct Answer: B [Black Bangles]
Notes:
- Kali = Black
- Bangan = Bangles
5. Which among the following Chera King is famous for the legends surrounding Kannagi (he built a temple dedicated to Kannagi) and is also known as “Red Cherra”?
[A] Karikala
[B] Senguttuvan
[C] Nedum Cheralathan
[D] Elkara
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Correct Answer: B [Senguttuvan]
Notes:
Senguttuvan, the king of ancient Tamilakam, had erected the temple for Kannagi around 2000 years back at Vannathiparai and called it ‘Kannagi Kottam’. He is known as Red Cherra.
6. The varaha Temple at mamallapuram was built by:
[A] Singh Vishnu
[B] Mahendra varmana I
[C] Narsimhavarmana -I
[D] Aditya I
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Correct Answer: C [Narsimhavarmana -I]
Notes:
Varaha Cave Temple in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu was built during the reign of Narasimhavarman I Mahamalla (630–668 AD). The temple was commissioned by King Narsimhavarman II in the mid 7th century. The temple is one of the oldest stone temples in South India and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The temple is a rock-cut Hindu temple and is known for its four carvings of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Gajalakshmi, and Lord Trivikama. The temple’s architecture is a transitional style that evolved during the rule of the Pallava kings. The temple’s columns are mounted on seated lions and the walls are carved with frescoes.
7. In which of the following modern area “Amri Culture” developed?
[A] North East States of India
[B] Sindh and Balochistan of Pakistan
[C] Eastern Iraq
[D] South India
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Correct Answer: B [Sindh and Balochistan of Pakistan]
Notes:
Amri culture refers to the Amri archaeological sites in Sindh and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan. It flourished in the 4th and 3rd millennia BC.
8. Which among the following Buddhist Text is considered to have been recorded by Buddha himself?
[A] Dhammaghosa
[B] Buddhaghosa
[C] Dhammapada
[D] Abhidhamma
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Correct Answer: C [Dhammapada]
Notes:
The Dhammapada is a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best known Buddhist scriptures. It is recorded by Buddha himself.
9. Which among the following is not considered to be a Noble Truth as per the Buddhist Traditions?
[A] Dukha
[B] Dukha Samudaya
[C] Dukha Bhanjana
[D] Dukha Nirodha gaminipatha
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Correct Answer: C [Dukha Bhanjana]
Notes:
The Four Noble Truths of Buddha are – The truth of misery (dukkha; literally “suffering” but connoting “uneasiness” or “dissatisfaction”), The truth that misery originates within the craving for pleasure and for being or nonbeing (samudaya), Tthe truth that this craving can be eliminated (nirodhu), and The truth that this elimination is the result of following a methodical way or path (magga).
10. In Buddhism, Patimonkha deals with which among the following?
[A] Education
[B] Propaganda
[C] Discipline
[D] All the above
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Correct Answer: C [Discipline]
Notes:
In Theravada Buddhism, the Patimokkha is the basic code of monastic discipline,. It consists of 227 rules for fully ordained monks (bhikkhus) and 311 for nuns (bhikkhunis). It is contained in the Suttavibhanga, a division of the Vinaya Pitaka.
