Ancient India Quiz 17 (20 MCQs)

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1. The author of 'Sivaje-Chinthamani' considered to be a Tamil epic was a

Correct Answer: C) Jaina.

2. The original Buddhist religious texts had been written in

Correct Answer: C) Pali.

3. Which of the following was another name of Pataliputra?

Correct Answer: C) Kusumapura.

4. The Svetambaras and Digambaras refer to two sects of

Correct Answer: D) Jainism.

5. In the Rigveda the term Dasas and Dasyus refers to

Correct Answer: C) Non-Aryans.

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

Correct Answer: C) Kanishka I.

7. Gautama Buddha was brought up by

Correct Answer: A) Mahaprajapati.

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

Correct Answer: B) Pulakesin-Il.

9. Pushyamitra Sunga was a staunch.....

Correct Answer: C) Hindu.

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

Correct Answer: B) Agvan Dorzhiev.

11. The institution of varna appeared in the

Correct Answer: A) Rigvedic period.

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

Correct Answer: A) Pallavas.

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

Correct Answer: A) Harsha.

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

Correct Answer: C) Sanitation and public health.

15. Harsha was defeated by

Correct Answer: D) Pulkesin II.

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

Correct Answer: B) Kannauj.

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

Correct Answer: B) Chandragupta II.

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

Correct Answer: A) Sarayu.

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

Correct Answer: C) He was moved by the violence, slaughter and sufferings to the combatants and non- combatants in the war.

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

Correct Answer: B) Rudra.