Ancient Indian History Multiple Choice Questions
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.
51. Charak was a contemporary of which of the following Kings?
[A] Chandra Gupta Maurya
[B] Kanishka
[C] Ashoka
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: B [Kanishka]
Notes:
Some of the scholars in the Court of Kanishka were Parsva, Vasumitra, Asvaghosa, Nagarjuna, Charaka and Mathara. Charaka has been called the Court Physician of Kanishka, though it is very much disputed.
52. Nigashtha, Natputra, Nirgranth & Saatputra are various names of which of the following?
[A] Mahavira
[B] Gautam Buddha
[C] Chandra gupta Vikramaditya
[D] Ashoka
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Correct Answer: A [Mahavira]
53. The earliest epigraphic evidence for the existence of the Bhagavata cult is found in Madhya Pradesh which is the Garuda pillar inscription of Besnagar. It was erected by whom?
[A] Heliodorus
[B] Vijayamitra
[C] Kanishka
[D] Ashoka
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Correct Answer: A [Heliodorus]
54. Which among the following has been used in the sculptures of Mathura school of Art?
[A] Red Sandstone
[B] Marble
[C] Granite
[D] Clay
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Correct Answer: A [Red Sandstone]
55. What was the job of Rupadarshaka in Mauryan Era as per Arthashashtra of Kautilya?
[A] Royal examiner of minted coins
[B] Royal Superintendent of Courtesans
[C] Manager of the Stage
[D] Police
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Correct Answer: A [Royal examiner of minted coins]
56. “The greatest law giver ” of ancient India was who among the following?
[A] Banabhatta
[B] Kautilya
[C] Manu
[D] Chanukya
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57. Painted Grey ware” was used in which of the following era?
[A] Early Vedic Era
[B] Later Vedic Era
[C] Harappan Era
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Later Vedic Era]
Notes:
The Painted Grey Ware culture is an Iron Age Indian culture of the western Gangetic plain and the Ghaggar-Hakra valley on the Indian subcontinent, lasting from roughly 1200 BCE to 600 BCE.
58. Fourth Buddhist Council was held at?
[A] Kapilvastu
[B] Kashmir
[C] Sarnath
[D] Bodhgaya
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Correct Answer: B [Kashmir]
Notes:
First Rajgir, Second vaishali, Third patliputra
Fourth Buddhist Council is the name of two separate Buddhist council meetings first in Sri Lanka and another at Sarvastivada school, in Kashmir around the First Century AD.
59. Ayodhya temples are located on the banks of which of the following rivers ?
[A] Sarayu
[B] Ganga
[C] Yamuna
[D] Gomti
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Correct Answer: A [Sarayu]
60. Extensive burning of the forest marks which of the following era?
[A] Copper Phase
[B] Early Vedic Era
[C] Later Vedic Era
[D] Chalcolithic Era
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Correct Answer: C [Later Vedic Era]
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