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Ancient History GK Questions for CTET Exam

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Q :  

Where was the huge bathhouse found in the Indus Civilization?

(A) Mohenjodaro

(B) Harappa

(C) Indus

(D) Pakistan

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

When is the beginning of idol worship considered in India?

(A) Indus Civilization

(B) Harappan civilization

(C) Mohenjodaro civilization

(D) Pakistan civilization

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Where did the Aryans first settle in India?

(A) Sapta Saindhav Pradesh

(B) Harappa

(C) Mohenjodaro

(D) Indus

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

The famous Gayatri Mantra is taken from which Veda?

(A) Rigveda

(B) Samaveda

(C) Yajurveda

(D) Atharveda

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

The oldest Vedas are considered to be?

(A) Samaveda

(B) Rigveda

(C) Yajurveda

(D) Atharveda

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Which Veda has been composed in both prose and verse?

(A) Yajurveda

(B) Rigveda

(C) Samaveda

(D) Atharveda

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Which ruler of the Haryana dynasty had the title Kunika?

(A) Udayin

(B) Ajatashatru

(C) Chandra Gupta

(D) Ashoka

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

What was the capital of Kalashok?

(A) Pataliputra

(B) Magadh

(C) Harappa

(D) Virat Nagar

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Where was Alexander the ruler?

(A) Mohenjodaro

(B) Africa

(C) Iran

(D) Macedonia

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Who was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism?

(A) Udayin

(B) Mahavir

(C) Chandra Gupta

(D) Ashoka

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. Jainism and Buddhism originated during the later Vedic period when the people were developing into Mahajanapadas.

2. Jainism was founded by Rishabhdev who was born in Ayodhya and his symbol was the bull.

Sl. No.          - Name                         -  Symbol         - Birthplace

1                Rishabhnath (Adinath)   Bull                    Ayodhya

2                Ajitnath                              Hathi                 Ayodhya                                           

22              Neminath                          Shankh               Dwarka

23            Parshvanath                       snake                  Kashi

24           Mahavir Singh                   Sher                 Kshatriyakund


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