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Following sets of questions for history quiz are based on ancient history.
We have divided all 50 questions into set of 10 questions with answers according to groups.
Question number 1 to 10, This questions are mostly based on Mohenjodaro & Harappan culture.
- The local name of “Mohenjodaro” is Mound of __
[A] Living
[B] Survivor
[C] Great
[D] Dead
- “Harappa” is located on the bank of river ?
[A] Indus
[B] Beas
[C] Ravi
[D] Sutlej
- Which metal was unknown to “Indus Valley Civilization” ?
[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C]Copper
[D]Iron
- A statue of bearded man was found at_____
[A] Harappa
[B] Mohenjodaro
[C] Chanhudaro
[D] Dholavira
- The nature of “Indus Valley Civilization” was
[A] Urban
[B] Rural
[C] Agriculture
[D] None of these
- Indus valley belongs to
[A] Pre-historical
[B] Historical
[C] post historical
[D] Proto-historical
- Which of the following animals was unknown in Indus valley civilization ?
[A] Lion
[B] Elephant
[C] Horse
[D] Bull
- Indus Valley Civilization was discovered by
[A] Dayaram sahni
[B] R.D. Banerji
[C] Wheeler
[D] Cunningham
- The people of Indus Valley Civilization usually built their houses of
[A] Pucca bricks
[B] Wood
[C] Stone
[D] None of these
- Which of the following cannot be considered Proto-harappan culture ?
[A] Sothi culture
[B] Jornie culture
[C] Amri culture
[D] Kot-Diji culture
Question number 11 to 20, This history questions are made on Vedic culture such as Rigveda & Atharvaveda
- Who was the founder of Vedic culture ?
[A] Arya
[B] Ethnic Group
[C] Dravid
[D] Harappan
- Who is the most important God in Rigaveda ?
[A] Agni
[B] Indra
[C] Varun
[D] Vishnu
- The river chenab was known during the Vedic period by the name______?
[A] Askini
[B] Parushni
[C] Shutudri
[D] Vitasta
- Which of the following Brahmana texts belongs to Atharvaveda ?
[A] Shatpatha
[B] Aitereya
[C] Gopatha
[D] Panchavinsh
- Which one of the Following vedic gods depicts an association with the sun ?
[A] Ashvin
[B] Indra
[C] Pushan
[D] Brihaspati
- Which of the following is concerned with origin of Indian medicine ?
[A] Rigveda
[B] Samveda
[C] Yajurveda
[D] Atharveda
- The word Gotra occurs for the first time in:
[A] Rigveda
[B] Samveda
[C] Yajurveda
[D] Atharveda
- The game of the Dice was part of the ritual of :
[A] Agnistoma
[B] Aswamegha
[C] Rajasuya
[D] Vajapeya
- The Gayatri Mantra is dedicated to :
[A] Indra
[B] Aditi
[C] Gayatri
[D] Savitri
- Who among the following was a Brahmavadini that composed some hymns of the Vedas ?
[A] Lopamudra
[B] Gargi
[C] Leelavati
[D] Savitri
Question number 21 to 30, This questions are about chandragupta Maurya, Arthashashtra & Ashoka’s Empire.
- The Mauryan administrative centre samapa can be identified with_____ .
[A] Girnar
[B] Dhauli
[C] Bramhagiri
[D] Jaugada
- Who identified tha name sandrocottus as Chandragupta Maurya ?
[A] Megasthenes
[B] Justin
[C] V.A. smith
[D] William jones
- Who was the Author of Arthashastra ?
[A] Vasudeva
[B] Megasthenes
[C] Kautilya
[D] Vishakhadutta
- Who was the Mentor of Chandragupta Maurya ?
[A] Vishakhadutta
[B] Chanakya
[C] Megasthenes
[D] Patanjali
Answer: Option A ( Vishakhadutta)
- Who was the founder of Maurya dynasty ?
[A] Chandragupta II
[B] Chandragupta Maurya
[C] Vishnugupta
[D] Ashoka
- Which of the following Ashoka inscriptions is in Kharosthi script ?
[A] Lumbini
[B] Girnar
[C] Khalsi
[D] Shahvajgarhi
- Sarnath Stambh was built by
[A] Harshwardhan
[B] Ashoka
[C] Bindusar
[D] Kanishka
- Which of the following was an administrative centre of the southern province of Ashoka’s empire ?
[A] Isila
[B] Samapa
[C] Satiyaputra
[D] Keralputra
- The gujarra minor rock edict, on which the name of Ashoka is mentioned, is located in__________?
[A] Uttar pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajsthan
[D] Bihar
- Who were the beneficiaries of Ashoka’s donations in the reasons of Barabar hill ?
[A] Buddhists
[B] Ajivikas
[C] Svetambar
[D] Digambar
Question number 31 to 40, Below questions with answers for history quiz are based on Pataliputra, Mahishmati & more..
- The temple of Angkorwat in Cambodia was dedicated to_____?
[A] Buddha
[B] Tara
[C] Shiva
[D] Vishnu
- How many of the Sixteen Mahajanapadas were situated in the Ganga valley ?
[A] 8
[B] 9
[C] 10
[D] 11
- By which ruler Pataliputra was chosen for the first time as a capital ?
[A] Bimbisara
[B] Ajatsatru
[C] Udayin
[D] Sisunaga
- In which Indian state, Inamgam is located ?
[A] Maharashra
[B] Gujrat
[C] Madhya pradesh
[D] Andra pradesh
- In which Mahajanapada was situated the city of Mahishmati ?
[A] Asmaka
[B] Avanti
[C] Matsya
[D] Vasta
- Tha sangam text Tokappiyam is a work on_________?
[A] Astronomy
[B] Grammer
[C] Music
[D] Medicine
- Which among the following dynasties is not mentioned in the sangam literature ?
[A] Chola
[B] Chera
[C] Pandya
[D] Pallava
- Who among the following had introduced Vaishnavism in kamrupa ?
[A] Chaitanya
[B] Purandra dasa
[C] Ramanuja
[D] Shakaradeva
- Which one of the following sites is famous for prehistoric paintings ?
[A] Bagh
[B] Ajanta
[C] Bhimbetka
[D] Amravati
- Which one of the following Janapadas was republican state in sixth century BC ?
[A] Kosala
[B] Anga
[C] Mayadha
[D] Vajji
Question number 41 to 50, Following History questions are mostly related to Vasco da gama & more.
- Which one of the following was the first English ship that came to India ?
[A] Elizabeth
[B] Titanic
[C] Red Dragon
[D] Mayflower
- Who were the First European to set up sea trade centres in India ?
[A] The Portuguese
[B] The French
[C] The English
[D] The Dutch
- Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India in which one of the following years ?
[A] 1425
[B] 1492
[C] 1494
[D] 1498
- Which one of the First Fort Constructed by the British in India ?
[A] Fort St. Angelo
[B] Fort St. George
[C] Fort St. David
[D] Fort William
- Where in India , did the portuguese built their first fortress ?
[A] Cochin
[B] Goa
[C] Anjichiv
[D] Cannanore
- Which European power did assist Balaji Baji Rao against the Angres ?
[A] The Portuguese
[B] The Dutch
[C] The English
[D] The French
- The British East India Company was formed during the reign of
[A] Henry VIII
[B] James I
[C] Charles I
[D] Elizabeth I
- How many times did Vasco da Gama came to India ?
[A] One Only
[B] Two time
[C] Three times
[D] Four Times
- Who Founded Independent state of Bengal ?
[A] Ilias
[B] Hussain Shah
[C] Murshid Quli Khan
[D] Alivardi Khan
- Who among the following introduced Cashewnut, Pineapple and Tabacco in India ?
[A] Dutch
[B] English
[C] French
[D] Portuguese
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