Ancient India Quiz 22 (20 MCQs)

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1. Who among the following annexed Anga to Magadha?
2. In 1837, James Princep deciphered an Inscription in Brahmi script referring to a king called 'Devanamapiya Piyadassi'. The celebrated monarch known by this epithet was :
3. Who among the following professed Suddhadvaita philosophy?
4. The Indus Valley Civilization has been assigned the period 2500-1800 BC on the basis of
5. The Vedic religion along with its Later (Vedic) developments is actually known as
6. Which among the following is a ritualistic Veda?
7. In which of the following Buddhist councils, the Buddhism was divided into Sthaviravada and second Mahasamghikas?
8. The Pallava king responsible for carving the Rathas of Mahaballpuram was
9. The first Buddhist Council was held at
10. What was the name of the silver coins issued by Guptas?
11. Where was Mahavira born?
12. Which of the following pairs of various eras and the respective years they commenced from, is wrong?
13. The Indus people were worshippers of
14. Two most important acts and rituals associated with the Vedic marriage system was/were
15. Under Mauryas each province was placed under a.....
16. Ashtadhyayi, Mahabhasya & Nirkuta are related to which of the following?
17. Of the five vows (Panch Anuvratas) of Jainism, four existed before Mahavira. The one Which he added was
18. During end of which of the following period the urban centers of Gangetic planes declined?
19. Which of the following dynasty was ruling in India, when Alexander invaded India?
20. Fourth Buddhist Council was held at?