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Ancient History GK Questions and Answers

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Q :  

Who was the emperor of China at the time of Harshavardhana?

(A) Tejong

(B) Wu Zetian

(C) Ruizong

(D) Gwanjong

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Where did the second Jain council take place?

(A) Vallabhi

(B) Vaishali

(C) Pataliputra

(D) Rajgriha

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

What was the name of the only son of Gautam Buddha?

(A) Rahul

(B) Rohit

(C) Channa

(D) none of these

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which of the following statements about India by Megasthenes is not true?

(A) India has abundant gold, silver, copper and iron.

(B) There is a systematic caste system in India.

(C) There is frequent famine in India.

(D) Dionysius invaded India.

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Which dynasty was called the Brahmakshatriya dynasty?

(A) Sen

(B) Pal

(C) Pratihara

(D) Chalukya

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Gautam was the king of Magadha at the time of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana:-

(A) Bimbisara

(B) Ajatashatru

(C) Udayin

(D) Shishunag

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Pushkalavati, a city by the name of King Pushkal of King Bharata, was established in ancient India. Which city is that city at present?

(A) Panipat

(B) Pushkar

(C) Peshawar

(D) Ujjain

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Consider the following statements about Ashoka's lion.

1- It was built in Sarnath in 250 BC.

2- Satyamev Jayate is inscribed in it.

3- In this four animals are made of lion, elephant, bull, deer.

Which statements are true?

(A) 1 only

(B) 1 and 2

(C) 2 and 3

(D) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

In which country is Godaway?

(A) Pakistan

(B) Sri Lanka

(C) Malaysia

(D) Indonesia

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Which metals were known to the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

(A) Bronze, copper, silver, gold but not iron

(B) copper, silver, iron but not bronze

(C) Copper, gold, iron but not silver

(D) Copper, silver, iron but not gold

Correct Answer : A

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