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Sample 10883.Pdf Ancient Important Questions for e book SET 1 1. During 6th Century BCE, which of the following was the capital of Kaushal Kingdom? A. Avanti B. Amravati C. Shravasti D. Mathura Ans. C 2. Which one of the following is/are the correct statements? 1) Upanishads 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 Shiva 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. Karikala. 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 Buddha? A. Kapilavastu B. Kathmandu C. Pataliputra D. Rajgir 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. Harihara 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 Gupta Empire, 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. Dholavira is situated on the bank of River: A. Indus B. Ravi C. Luni D. Ghaggar Ans. C 25. What is true about Lothal-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 Pakistan. 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. Chanhudaro III. Harappa 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. Yoga Darshan – Patanjali B. Mimansa - Jaimini C. Vedant - Badarayana D. Nyaya Darshana - Kapila Ans. D 29. Which is incorrectly matched? A. Vajji - Vaishali (Bihar) B. Kosala - Faizabad (U.P) C. Kamboja - Sri Lanka 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 India? 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 Ashoka. 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. Rigveda 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 Delhi is believed to record the achievements of: A.
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