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In which State of India is the Harappan Civilization site Mandi situated ?

  1. Gujarat
  2. Haryana
  3. Rajasthan
  4. Uttar Pradesh
Ancient Indian History

"Sita" in Maurya age means

  1. a Goddess
  2. a religious sect
  3. revenue from crown land
  4. barren land
Ancient Indian History

Consider the following statements and select the difference between a "Chaitya" and a "Vihara":

  1. Vihara is a place of worship whereas Chaitya is a living place for Bodhh saints.
  2. Chaitya is a place of worship whereas "Vihara: is a living place
  3. There is not much difference between one two.
  4. Vihara and Chaityas both can be used as a living place.
Ancient Indian History

In the Chalcolithic period people in Maharashtra buried their dead under the floor of their houses in the following orientation:

  1. North to South position
  2. East to West position
  3. South to North position
  4. West to East position
Ancient Indian History

Match List-1 with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Vedic Rivers) - List-II (Modern Names)

A. Kubha - 1. Gandak
B. Parushni - 2. Kabul
C. Sadanira - 3. Ravi
D. Sutudri - 4. Satluj

A B C D

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

Ellora caves were built by:

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

Information regarding time of Harsha is contained in the books of:

  1. Harisena
  2. Kalhan
  3. Kalidasa
  4. None of these
Ancient Indian History

The expounder of yoga philosophy is:

  1. Patanjali
  2. Gautam
  3. Jaimini
  4. Sankaracharya
Ancient Indian History

The total number of Puranas are:

  1. 12
  2. 16
  3. 18
  4. 20
Ancient Indian History

Cotton for textile was first cultivated in

  1. Egypt
  2. Mesopotamia
  3. Central America
  4. India
Ancient Indian History

Ashtadhayi was written by

  1. Vedavyas
  2. Panini
  3. Shukadeva
  4. Balmiki
Ancient Indian History

‘Ayurveda’ that is ‘Science of Life’ appeared first in:

  1. Aranyakas
  2. Samveda
  3. Yajurveda
  4. Atharvaveda
Ancient Indian History

During the third century, Warangal was famous for:

  1. Copper utensils
  2. Gold ornaments
  3. Iron instruments/ implements
  4. Ivory work
Ancient Indian History

With reference to the invaders in ancient India, which one of the following is the correct chronological order?

  1. Greeks - Sakas - Kushans
  2. Greeks - Kushans - Sakas
  3. Sakas - Greeks - Kushans
  4. Sakas - Kushans - Greeks
Ancient Indian History

Charak Samhita is divided into how many chapters and sections?

  1. 120 chapters and 8 sections
  2. 100 chapters and 5 sections
  3. 80 chapters and 7 sections
  4. 60 chapters and 8 sections
Ancient Indian History

The official 'Agronomai' during Mauryan age was related to which of the following field?

  1. Weight and measurement
  2. Administrative management
  3. Construction of roads
  4. Revenue management
Ancient Indian History

Who among the following visited and studied at Nalanda University:

  1. Hiuen Tsang
  2. Fahien
  3. Magasthenes
  4. None of above
Ancient Indian History

The earliest evidence of the use of iron in India has been discovered from:

  1. Taxila
  2. Ataranji Khera
  3. Kaushambi
  4. Hastinapur
Ancient Indian History

The inscription of Hathigumpha is the source of information about which king?

  1. Kharvela
  2. Ashok
  3. Harshavardhan
  4. Kanishka
Ancient Indian History

Khajuraho temple is associated with?

  1. Buddhism
  2. Hinduism
  3. Buddhism and Jainism
  4. Jainism
Ancient Indian History

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

A. Lachchu Maharaj - 1. Dhrupad
B. Fayyaz Khan - 2. Ghazal
C. Sidheshwari Devi - 3. Kathak
D. Talat Mehmood - 4. Thumri

Code:
A B C D

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

Which of the following Indian Archaeologists first visited 'Bhimbetka Caves' and discovered prehistoric significance of its rock paintings?

  1. Madho Swaroop Vatsa
  2. HD Sankalia
  3. VS Wakankar
  4. VN Mishra
Ancient Indian History

The doctrine of three jewels Right belief, Right conduct and Right knowledge, is the crowning glory of:

  1. Buddhism
  2. Christianity
  3. Jainism
  4. None of these
Ancient Indian History

Buddha was born at:

  1. Vaisliali
  2. Lumbini
  3. Kapilvastu
  4. Pataliputra
Ancient Indian History