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.
31. Which of the following is the the largest Indus site?
[A] Harappa
[B] Chanhudaro
[C] Mohenjodaro
[D] Rangpur
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Correct Answer: C [Mohenjodaro]
Notes:
Extending around 300 hectares at its peak, Mohenjo-daro located near the banks of the Indus river in Larkana district, Sindh, stands out as one of the largest and most complex Harappan city demonstrating advanced town planning, architecture and infrastructure. It remained an important settlement for over 700 years as a regional capital.
32. Indus site Surkotada is known for:
[A] massive fortification wall of semi-undressed stones was discovered
[B] Early stone tools were discovered
[C] Granary was discovered
[D] All the above
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Correct Answer: A [massive fortification wall of semi-undressed stones was discovered]
Notes:
Surkotada’s most striking feature is a massive semi-circular fortification wall made of undressed stones and mud bricks, dating to 2300-1700 BCE, running more than half a kilometer across the settlement. This demonstrates a defensive measure perhaps against periodic floods or enemy attacks. Terracotta female figurines and seals were also found.
33. Which of the following Brahmana recommends ‘one hundred sacred paths’?
[A] Satpatha Brahmana
[B] Gopatha Brahmana
[C] Kathaka Brahmana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Satpatha Brahmana]
Notes:
The most important Brahmana which is the attechted to the Yajur Veda called the Satpatha Brahmana is the most exhaustive. It recommends ‘one hundred sacred paths’. Each of the Vedas has several Brahmanas attached to it.
34. Which of the following reveal the final aim of the Vedas?
[A] Aranyakas
[B] Upanishads
[C] Vedanta
[D] Vedanga
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Correct Answer: C [Vedanta]
Notes:
The term Vedanta literally signifies the ‘end of the Vedas’. They reveal the final aim of the Vedas. The Vedanta condemn all form of sacrifices and ceremonies that denote the last phase of the Vedic period.
35. Buddha delivered his first Sermon at which of the following places?
[A] Kushinagar
[B] Lumbini
[C] Gaya
[D] Sarnath
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Correct Answer: D [Sarnath]
Notes:
The Buddha delivered his first Sermon in a deer park at Sarnath. This event is known as ’DhammaChakka-Pavattana’ meaning ‘turning the wheel of dharma’.
36. Who among the following was the president of the first Buddhist council?
[A] Ananda
[B] Nagasen
[C] Ajatshatru
[D] Mahakassapa
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Correct Answer: D [Mahakassapa]
Notes:
The first Buddhist council was conducted soon after the Mahaparinirvana of Gautam Buddha. It was conducted in the saptaparni cave situated in Rajgriha. The president of the first Buddhist council was monk Mahakassapa.
37. Consider the following about Ajivikas:
- Ajivikas wore no clothes
- Ajivikas lived a ascetic monks who lived in organised groups
- Ajivikas practiced caste discrimination
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Ajivika sect was founded by Makkhali Gosala. Ajivikas wore no clothes. They were ascetic monks who lived in organised groups. They did not practice caste discrimination and people from all walks of life joined them.
38. Where was the capital of Moriya situated?
[A] Piphalivana
[B] Mithila
[C] Suputa
[D] Ramagrama
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Correct Answer: A [Piphalivana]
Notes:
The Moriyas were an ancient Indo-Aryan tribe of northeastern India, organized as an aristocratic republic with their capital at Pipphalivana, bordered by Kosala, Koliyas, and Mallakas.
39. What was the capital of Chedi mahajanapada?
[A] Kaushambi
[B] Indraprastha
[C] Viratanagara
[D] Shuktimati
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Correct Answer: D [Shuktimati]
Notes:
Cheti or Chedi mahajanapada is situated in the eastern part of Bundelkhand in Central India. Its capital is Shuktimati which also known as Sotthivatinagara. Shishupala was the king of Chedi mahajanapada.
40. Chandragupta Maurya under the able guidance of Kautilya uprooted which of the following Kings?
[A] Shishunaga
[B] Kalasoka
[C] Mahapadma Nanda
[D] Dhanananda
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Correct Answer: D [Dhanananda]
Notes:
Dhanananda was an arrogant and oppressive ruler who imposed heavy taxes on the common people. Chandragupta Maurya under the able guidance of Kautilya uprooted Dhanananda and set up the Maurya empire.
