Ancient India Quiz 11 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which of the following civilisations is net associated with the Harappan Civilisation?

Correct Answer: D) Chinese.

2. The religious movements of Buddhism and Jainism were led by

Correct Answer: B) Kshatriya Princes.

3. Who among the following Buddhist Philosophers persuaded the Indo Greek King Meander to Accept Buddhism?

Correct Answer: B) Nagasena.

4. The Harappan town considered to be a town of the artists and craftsmen was

Correct Answer: B) Chanhudaro.

5. Most of the large Harappan towns had for fortifications Which served the purpose of

Correct Answer: D) All the above.

6. In which of the following Buddhist Councils, the compilation of Dhamma Pitaka and Sutta Pitaka took Place?

Correct Answer: A) 1st.

7. Which of the following religious text is written in the form of questions and answers?

Correct Answer: C) Abhidhamma Pitaka.

8. The monolithic image of Jain Saint 'Gomatiswara' is at.....

Correct Answer: B) Saravanabelgola.

9. The most Important cause of the downfall of the Gupta empire was/were

Correct Answer: D) Revolt and declaration of independence by principal chiefs.

10. Of all the states in northern India in 6th century BC Which of the following states emerged as the most powerful?

Correct Answer: B) Magadha.

11. Jainism was divided into two sects - Swetambaras (White-clad) and Digambaras (Sky- clad or naked) - During the reign of the

Correct Answer: B) Mauryas.

12. Bhagwati sutra is related to which of the following religions?

Correct Answer: B) Jainism.

13. The Greeks were driven out of India by

Correct Answer: D) Chandragupta Maurya.

14. "Tamso Ma Jyotirgamaya" '' Lead us from Darkness to Light" , this comes from which among the following Upanishadas?

Correct Answer: D) Brahadaranyaka.

15. Kapilavasthu is associated with

Correct Answer: D) Lord Buddha.

16. Which among the following statements is incorrect regarding Ajanta Caves?

Correct Answer: C) These paintings are Buddhist, Jain and Hinduism religious art.

17. Banabhatta, a great scholar, lived during the reign of

Correct Answer: B) Harsha.

18. Among the four works mentioned below Which one is encyclopaedic in nature?

Correct Answer: D) Brihat Samhita.

19. Megasthanese was a Greek Ambassador sent to the court of.....

Correct Answer: B) Chandragupta Maurya.

20. During whose reign Gandharan style of art flourished?

Correct Answer: D) Kushans.