Ancient History
1. Vindhyashakti was founder of which of the following dynasties in ancient India?
- Vakataka
- Kakatiya
- Kalachuri
- Chalukyas of Badami
Answer: A
2. Which of the following ancient Indian sages did not make substantial contribution to the YOGĀCĀRA (Yogachara) philosophical tradition?
- Vasubandhu
- Dinnaga
- Dharmakirti
- Nagarjuna
Answer: D
3. Which of the following rulers were closely associated with Yuehzhi nomadic people?
- Shaka
- Kushana
- Pahalva
- None of them
Answer: B
4. Which of the following is not a correct statement about Buddhist Canonical literature?
- Abhidhamma Pitaka was compiled in third Buddhist Council
- Digha Nikaya is a part of the Sutta Pitaka
- Vinaya Pitaka primarily deals with monastic rules for monks and nuns
- Sutta Pitaka deals with philosophy and psychology and lays down methods for training the mind.
Answer: D
5. Which of the following is a correct statement about Indus Valley Civilization?
- Both Harappa and Mohejodero are is located on the banks of Indus River
- Both Chanhudaro and Kalibangan were located within the boundaries of present day Rajasthan.
- Both Surkotada and Dholavira are located in Katch of Gujarat
- Lothal site was located on bank of Narmada river
Answer: C
6. In stone age, the Microliths were most commonly found in which of the following ages?
- Paleolithic
- Mesolithic
- Neolithic
- Chalcolithic
Answer: B
7. Which of the following terms is not associated with a tool tradition of ancient India / World?
- Mousterian
- Acheulean
- Oldowan
- Grotian
Answer: D
8. The Jorwe culture of ancient India has been named after site of the same name in which of the following states?
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
Answer:D
9. Which of the following was most probably the first metal to be used in India?
- Iron
- Copper
- Gold
- Silver
Answer: B
10. Which of the following is not an event in ancient Indian history in BC era?
- Foundation of the Indo-Greek empire
- Beginning of Vikram samvat Era
- Fourth Buddhist Council
- Hathigumpha inscription by Kharvela
Answer:C