Ancient India Quiz 14 (25 MCQs)

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1. The first image of the Buddha-was carved out during the reign of

2. Gautama Buddha was brought up by

3. Emperor Harsha's southward march was stopped on the Narmada river by

4. Pushyamitra Sunga was a staunch_____

5. Who among the following was the Russia born Buddhist Monk in Tibet was a study partner and close associate of the 13th Dalai Lama?

6. The institution of varna appeared in the

7. The temples known as the Seven Pagodas had been built by the

8. The Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang, called the Prince of Pilgrims visited India during the reign of

9. The town planning in the Harappan Civilisation was inspired by a regard for

10. Harsha was defeated by

11. After the decline of the Guptas, Which of the following cities of North India emerged as the centre of political gravity of North India?

12. The Chinese traveller Fa-hien visited India and left a detailed account of the reign of

13. Ayodhya temples are located on the banks of which of the following rivers?

14. After the Kalinga War, Ashoka decided never to wage any war because?

15. Which of the following was the God of Animal during the later Vedic period?

16. The Vedic Aryans first settled in the region of

17. Who, from among the following rulers, had ruled over the largest part of India?

18. Which among the following Buddhist Text is considered to have been recorded by Buddha himself?

19. The greatest Kushana ruler whose contribution to Buddhism was even greater than that of Ashoka, was

20. Which among the following is not considered to be a Noble Truth as per the Buddhist Traditions?

21. Which among the following emperors introduced the two laws of Vyavahar Samta and Danda Samata?

22. Aryabhatta and Varahamihira lived during the

23. The god whose worship had not gained ground in the Rlgvedic period was

24. A well-organised State machinery was Introduced for the first time by

25. Who among the following anticipated Newton by affirming that all things tended to gravitate to the earth?