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SET 1

1. During 6th Century BCE, which of the following was the capital of Kaushal Kingdom? A. B. Amravati C. D. Mathura

Ans. C

2. Which one of the following is/are the correct statements?

1) literally mean approaching and sitting near.

2) The Upanishads contain conversations between teachers and students.

A. Both 1 and 2 are correct. B. Only 1 is correct. C. Only 2 is correct. D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct.

Ans. A

3. Which of the following statements is/ are true for Palaeolithic Age:

1) Stone tools were used during the age.

2) Metal tools were used during the age.

3) It is the earliest period of Stone Age.

A. 1 and 3 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 2 D. All of the above

Ans. A

4. Which statement is correct about Chola King Rajendra Chola 1?

A. He constructed a temple for Lord at Gangaikonda Cholapuram.

B. He constructed Tanjore Brihadisvara Temple.

C. He constructed Tanjore Brihadisvara Temple as a tribute to his father.

D. He built a temple in Tibet.

A. A only. B. A & C. C. B, C, D. D. B & D.

Ans. A

5. Which one of the following statements is wrong about Rajadhiraja Chola I?

A. He was the brave son of Rajendra Chola I.

B. He died in the battle of Koppan fighting with Chalukyas.

C. He was given the title of Parakesari.

D. He was given the title of Rajakesari.

A. B only. B. A & B. C. C only. D. A, B, C, D.

Ans. C

6. The early Pandyan kingdom got weakened owing to the invasions of:

A. Cholas and Pallavas

B. Kalabhras

C. Cheras and Cholas

D. Kalabhras and Pallavas"

A. A only. B. B only. C. C only. D. A, B, C, D.

Ans. B

7 . "During 6th century (BC or AD?) which ruler regained his glory by defeating Kalabhras?

A. Nadunzeliyan I and II

B. Karkala and Sundara

C. Kadungan

D. Sundara Pandya "

A. B only. B. C only. C. D only. D. A, B, C, D.

Ans. B

8. Which statement is true about 'Sabha' during Chola Empire?

A. This Sabha was conducted by Brahmins who were land holders.

B. Kudavolai system was followed for electing members.

C. The names of the eligible members to be elected were written on palm leaves.

D. The decisions of elected members of this Sabha were written on stone walls."

A. B only. B. C only. C. D only. D. A, B, C, D.

Ans. D

9. "Select the combination of dynasties that fought during 8th century (BC or AD?) Tripartite power struggle:

A. Chalukyas, Pallavas, Pandyas

B. Cholas, Pandyas, Cheras

C. Rashtrakutas, Cheras, Pandyas

D. Pandyas, Cheras, Pallavas"

A. A only. B. B only. C. C only. D. A, B, C, D.

Ans. A

10. What is true about the art present during Pandyas?

A. They were good in trade and literature.

B. They produced finest pearls.

C. They were poets.

D. The Sangams were conducted during those times.

A. A & C . B. D only . C. B & D. D. A, B, C, D.

Ans. D

11. Fish was an emblem of which one of the following empires?

A. Cholas. B. Cheras. C. Pandyas. D. Chalukyas.

Ans. C

12. Chera navy was destroyed at Kadalur by:

A. Rajendra. B. Simhavarma. C. Rajaraja I. D. Adirajendra.

Ans. C

13. The title 'Madurai Konda' was given to:

A. Parantaka I. B. Vijayaditya. C. Vimaladitya. D. Adirajendra.

Ans. A

14. Kaveri Patnam was built by:

A. Singhavarma. B. . C. Dantidurga. D. Adirajendra.

Ans. B

15 . Name the ruler of the Pandya kingdom during the invasion of Malik Kafur.

A. Karikala. B. Sundara Pandya. C. Vira Pandya. D. Kulasekara.

Ans. C

16 . "Name the Pandya ruler who liberated the Pandya kingdom from Cholas." A. Maravarma Sundara Pandya. B. Kesarivarma Pandya. C. Chandivarma Sundara Pandya. D. None of these.

Ans. A

17. Which one of the following places was the birthplace of Mahatma ?

A. Kapilavastu B. Kathmandu C. Pataliputra D.

Ans. A

18. Consider the following statements: i) Upanishads literally mean approaching and sitting down near. ii) The texts contain conversations between teachers and students.

Choose the right option:

A. Both i and ii are correct B. Only i is correct C. Only ii is correct D. Neither i nor ii is correct

Ans. A

19. Raya I who ruled the Vijaynagara Empire for the period 1336-1356 belonged to which dynasty?

A. Sangama Dynasty B. Saluva Dynasty C. Tuluva Dynasty D. Aravidu Dynasty

Ans. A

20. During the , the term “UPARIKARA” was used for:

A. King’s customary share of the production normally amounting to 1/6th of the production. B. Periodic supplies of fruits, firewood, flowers etc. C. It was a voluntary offering by people to the king. D. None of these

Ans. A

21. Chola Empire was divided into: A. Mandalams, Nadu, Kurram & Valanadu B. Mandalams, Nadu, Malkhand & Avanti C. Mandalams, Bhoomi, Avanti & Valanadu D. Mandalams, Nadu, Kurram & Malkhand

Ans. A

22. What does Sutta Pitaka means?

A. Bucket B. Monastic sode C. Buddha's sayings D. None of these

Ans. C

23. What was the name of Alexander's father?

A. Melkam B. Puru C. Darious D. Philip

Ans. D

24. is situated on the bank of River:

A. Indus B. Ravi C. Luni D. Ghaggar

Ans. C

25. What is true about -ancient site?

I. Lothal was an ancient port of Indus civilization.

II. It was excavated by the S.R. Rao.

III. Currently it is situated in .

A. Only I, II B. Only I, III C. II, III D. All of the above

Ans. A

26. Which is the correct chronology of the excavation of the sites in the Indus civilization? I. Mohenjo-Daro

II.

III.

IV. Lothal

Select the correct code:

A. III, I, II & IV B. I, III, II & IV C. II, I, III & IV D. III, IV, II & I

Ans. A

27. Which of the following is true regarding the Aryan Economy?

I. Aryans crossed the nomadic stage.

II. Lion, Elephants, & Boar were not known to them.

III. Coins were known to them.

A. Only I B. II, III C. I, III D. All of the above

Ans. A

28. Choose the incorrect pair:

A. Darshan – Patanjali B. Mimansa - Jaimini C. Vedant - Badarayana D. Nyaya Darshana - Kapila

Ans. D

29. Which is incorrectly matched?

A. - Vaishali (Bihar) B. - Faizabad (U.P) C. Kamboja - Sri D. Chedi - Bundelkhand (U.P & MP)

Ans. C

30. Battle of Vitasta was fought on the banks of River: A. Chinab B. Sindhu C. Ravi D. Jhelum

Ans. D

SET 2

1. Which of the following is not the impact of Alexander’s attack on ?

I. It increased the difference between Indian and European people.

II. It influenced the Indian architecture, astronomy, coinage.

III. Date of invasion of Alexander is the first reliable date in early Indian history which helps us in solving the chronological events.

A. I, II B. II, III C. I, III D. All of the above

Ans. B

2. With reference to Lord Buddha’s life, horse is related to the:

A. Mahabhinishkramana B. Nirvana C. Janma D. Mahaparinirvana

Ans. A

3. Which of the following statements is not correct?

I. 4th Buddhist council was organized in Kundala vana.

II. Sabbakami was the chairman of 2nd Buddhist council.

III. 4th Buddhist council was organized under the chairmanship of .

IV. 1st Buddhist council was organized in Rajhgriha.

A. I B. II C. III D. IV

Ans. C 4. Which among the following is the most unique feature of Dholavira site of the Indus Valley Civilization?

A. Its cities were horizontally divided in multiple parts. B. Its cities were unevenly divided. C. Its cities were divided into 3 parts. D. None of these

Ans. C

5. The Satapatha Brahmana and Taitriya Brahmana are the Brahmana texts of ___:

A. B. Yajurveda C. Atharavaveda D. Samaveda

Ans. B

6. Which among the following Vakataka rulers performed all the seven sacrifices viz. Agnishtoma, Aptoryama, Ukthya, Shodasin, Atiratra, Vajapeya, Brihaspatisava, Sadyaskra and four Asvamedhas?

A. Rudrasena-I B. Pravarsena-I C. Prithvisena-I D. Narendrasena-I

Ans. B

7. As per Asoka’s inscriptions, which among the following places was declared tax-free and proclaimed only 1/8th part as taxable?

A. Lumbani B. Kushinagar C. Kathmandu D. Sarnath

Ans. A

8. Who started the Saka Era which is still used by the Government of India?

A. Kanishka B. Ashoka C. Samudra Gupta D. Vikramaditya

Ans. A

9. Which of the following is not correctly matched (regarding Mauryan administration)? A. Sannidhata - Chief treasury officer B. Samharta - Controller general of revenue C. Predeshta - Responsible for accounts D. Pradesika - Modern district magistrate

Ans. C

10. Which of the following statements is correct?

A. During Mauryan administration, the Rashtrapala was the head of the chakra (province). B. Mauryan administrators were not aware about the Navy. C. In Mauryan administration the tax collection rate was 1/10 of the produce. D. Magasthenese said that society was divided in 4 classes.

Ans. A

11. Which of the following is correctly matched with reference to Sangam literature?

A. Dutar – Envoys B. Purohitar - Spy C. Amaichchar - Commander D. Senapatiyar - Minister

Ans. A

12. Which one of the following was an important Port of the eastern coast during Gupta period?

A. Kalyan B. Tamralipti C. Sopara D. Baroch

Ans. B

13. The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli in is believed to record the achievements of:

A. Ashoka B. C. Samudragupta D. Chandragupta 2

Ans. D

14. Whose achievements are recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?

A. Chandragupta Maurya B. Samudra Gupta C. Vikramaditya D. Skand Gupta Ans. B

15. Which of the following statement is wrong?

A. Chandragupa I started the Gupta Era in 319- 20 AD. B. Samudragupta was the greatest king of Gupta dynasty. C. Chandragupta II was succeeded by his son Skandagupta. D. During the reign of Skandagupta, Gupta Empire was invaded by Hunas.

Ans. C

16. Choose the correct option

I. Dharmpala was the founder of the .

II. Mihir Bhoja belongs to Pratihar dynasty.

III. Mihir Bhoja was the devotee of Lord KRISHNA.

A. Only I, II B. Only I, III C. Only II D. All of the above

Ans. C

17. Vedic text mentions Vrihi, Tandula and Sali, which refer to:

A. Barley B. Wheat C. Rice D. Gram

Ans. A

18. Which of the following statement is wrong?

A. in the Ganga valley became prominent due to its strategic and geographic potential. B. The Rashtrakuta were primarily centered in the Eastern India. C. The Varman rules of Assam gave impetus to the construction of irrigational works. D. The famous sun temple at Konark was constructed in the 12th century.

Ans. B

19. Who among the following is the king of ancient India referred to by the modern writers as “A monk in king’s grab”?

A. Vikramaditya B. Ashoka C. D. Gautmiputra Satakarni Ans. B

20. Which sultan of Delhi, brought Ashoka’s pillar to Delhi?

A. Firoz shah Tughlaq B. Iltutmish C. Alauddin khilji D. Muhammad bin Tughaq

Ans. A

21. Which among the following Kavya of , deal with court intrigues & access to power of Chandragupta Maurya?

A. Mrichhakatika B. Ritusamhara C. Kumarasambhava D. Mudrarakshahsa

Ans. D

22. On which of the following systems of Hindu Philosophy, Shankaracharya wrote commentary in 9th century AD?

A. Sankhya B. Vaisheshika C. Yoga D. Uttarmimansa

Ans. D

23. Which king started the organization of Kumbh fair at Allahabad?

A. Harshavardhana B. Dhruvasena Ii C. Narshimhvarman D. Akbar

Ans. A

24. Where were the hymns of Rigveda composed?

A. B. Gujarat C. D.

Ans. A

25. Who was the main male God worshipped by Indus people? A. Proto Shiva B. Vishnu C. Brahma D. Indra

Ans. A

26. Which empire lasted the longest among the following?

A. The Palas B. The Pratiharas C. The Rashtrakutas D. The Senas

Ans. C

27. Who was the ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab?

A. Alexander the Great B. Darius III C. King Porus D. Chandragupta Maurya

Ans. C

28. Which was the most frequently depicted animal in the Harappan civilisation?

A. Elephant B. Cow C. Unicorn D.

Ans. C

29. Mark the correct statement:

I. Seal has been found from Lothal. II. The Harappan bricks were made up in the ratio of 1:2:4. III. For small measurement binary system and for big measurement decimal system were used in Harappa. IV. Persian Gulf seals have been found in Lothal. A. II, III, IV B. I, II, III C. I, III, IV D. All of the above

Ans. A

30. Which conclusions have been derived from the debasement of the coins and gradual disappearance of gold coins during the post-Gupta period? A. Gold Mining was stalled. B. Commodities became cheap. C. Money economy was gradually replaced by Barter Economy. D. There was a decline in trade.

Ans. D

SET 3

1. Who was the chairman of fourth Buddhist council?

A. Vasumitra B. Ashvaghosa C. Mogaliputta D. Sabbakami

Ans. A

2. Which Ashokan edict is dedicated to the prohibition of animal sacrifice?

A. 2nd B. 10th C. 1st D. 14th

Ans. C

3. Which of the following deities is not considered as the incarnation of Vishnu?

A. Ram B. Narsimha C. Ganapati D. Krishna

Ans. C

4. The use of fire was discovered during the period of _____?

A. Palaeolithic B. Mesolithic C. D. Neolithic

Ans. B

5. Which sect of '' considered Buddha as a human?

A. Hinayana B. Mahayana C. Vajrayana 600 + GK Questions on Indian History eBook

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