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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List I - List II

A) Balu - 1) Uttar Pradesh
B) Manda - 2) Jammu & Kashmmir
C) Padri - 3) Haryana
D) Hulas - 4) Gujarat

  1. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
  2. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
  3. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
  4. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
Ancient Indian History

Match List-I With List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Harappan Sites) - List-II (Locations)

A. Manda - 1. Rajasthan
B. Diamabad - 2. Haryana
C. Kalibanga - 3. Jammu Kashmir
D. Rakhigarhi - 4. Maharashtra

A B C D

  1. 1 2 3 4
  2. 2 3 4 1
  3. 3 4 1 2
  4. 4 1 2 3
Ancient Indian History

Rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram were built by:

  1. Pallavas
  2. Cholas
  3. Chalukyas
  4. Rashtrakutas
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following dynasty had been most affected due to the attack of Huna?

  1. Mauryan
  2. Kushan
  3. Gupta
  4. Shunga
Ancient Indian History

Tirthankar is associated with?

  1. Buddhism
  2. Christian
  3. Hindu
  4. Jain
Ancient Indian History

Basic theme of Jain religion is?

  1. Karma
  2. Allegiance (Faith)
  3. Non-violence
  4. Disfavour (Alienation)
Ancient Indian History

The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora represent only:

  1. Buddhists
  2. Buddhists and Jains
  3. Hindus and Jains
  4. Hindus, Buddhists and Jains
Ancient Indian History

Consider the following statements:

(a) The early chaityagrihas and viharas of Guntuphalli in West Godavari district are rock cut.
(b) The chaityas and viharas of Eastern deccan are usually rock cut.

Of these statements:

  1. Only a is correct
  2. Only b is correct
  3. Both a and b are correct
  4. Neither a nor b is correct
Ancient Indian History

The "Dakshinamurti" idol of Shiva depicts him in which from?

  1. Teacher
  2. Dancing
  3. Reclining
  4. Meditating
Ancient Indian History

In which of the following rock-cut caves eleven headed Bodhisattva image is depicted?

  1. Ajanta
  2. Ellora
  3. Kanheri
  4. Karle
Ancient Indian History

Adi Shankar who later on became Shankaracharya was born in:

  1. Kashmir
  2. Kerala
  3. Andhra Pradesh
  4. West Bengal
Ancient Indian History

Who among the following had built the Sompura Mahavihar?

  1. Kumargupta-I
  2. Harsha
  3. Dharmpala
  4. Vijayasena
Ancient Indian History

"Nishaka" in ancient India was known as

  1. Gold ornament
  2. Cows
  3. Copper Coins
  4. Silver Coins
Ancient Indian History

From the excavations of which ancient site informations are gathered regarding brisk trade relations between India and Rome during early centuries of Christian era:

  1. Madurai
  2. Tamralipti
  3. Tondi
  4. Arikamedu
Ancient Indian History

Which is here is all over, Which is not here is nowhere", is the statement given in the text?

  1. Ramayan
  2. Mahabharata
  3. Gita
  4. Rajatarangini
Ancient Indian History

Who established state religion on the basis of triplex tolerance, generosity and mercy (Compassium)?

  1. Ashoka
  2. Akbar
  3. Ranjit Singh
  4. Shivaji
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following centres related to Indus Valley are situated in Uttar Pradesh? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

I. Kalibanga
II. Lothal
III. Alamgirpur
IV. Hulas

  1. I, II, III, IV
  2. I, II
  3. II, III
  4. III, IV
Ancient Indian History

Who was the writer of Mudrarakshasa?

  1. Ashavaghosha
  2. Vishakhadatta
  3. Kali Das
  4. Bhasa
Ancient Indian History

The earliest inscription on stone were in which language?

  1. Pali
  2. Sanskrit
  3. Prakrit
  4. Brahmi
Ancient Indian History

Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ?(Tirthankar) - (Nirvan Place)

  1. Rishabhanath – Ashtapad
  2. Vasupujya – Sammedashikhar
  3. Neminath – Urjayanta
  4. Mahavira – Pavapuri
Ancient Indian History

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

Text Author
A) Ragamala 1) Somanath
B) Rasa Kaumudi 2) Venkatraman
C) Raga Vobodh 3) Pundrik Vitthal
D) Chaturdandi Prakashika 4) Sri Kantha

  1. 3,4,1,2
  2. 4,2,1,3
  3. 2,3,4,1
  4. 1,2,3,4
Ancient Indian History

During the Rig Vedic period Niska was an ornament of

  1. Ear
  2. Neck
  3. Arm
  4. Wrist
Ancient Indian History

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists:

List-I List-II
1. Piyadasi A. Chandragupta
2. Sandrocottus B. Bindusara
3. Amitraghata C. Asoka
4. Visnugupta D. Chanakya


Code:
A B C D

  1. 2 3 4 1
  2. 1 3 2 4
  3. 2 3 1 4
  4. 3 1 2 4
Ancient Indian History

According to Hindu law, what was the estimated tax?

  1. Half of the total production
  2. One-sixth of the total production
  3. One-third of the total production
  4. One-fourth of the total production
Ancient Indian History