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Indian Ancient History Quiz

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Indian Ancient History Quiz is a critical component of almost every competitive exam, including RRB NTPC, IBPS, SBI, RBI, State Level Exams, UPSC, and others. Indian Ancient History Quiz is always asked in various competitive exams. This post contains Topic-Wise GK Questions from Indian Ancient History Quiz. Practice these Ancient Indian History Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) by Chapter. Indian Ancient History Quiz is covered in the General Knowledge or Samanya Gyan section of all exams. We provide GK in Hindi in this section and GK Questions in English in another section. 

Ancient History Quiz 

In this article, we are providing Indian Ancient History Quiz Questions with answers related to Prehistoric India, Historic India, Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic India, Mahajanapadas, Kingdom, Cultural and Custom of Ancient History for those learners who are preparing for competitive exams like SSC, RRB and other government exams.

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Indian Ancient History Quiz 

  Q :  

Where did Lord Buddha leave his life?

(A) Rajgir

(B) Bodh Gaya

(C) Sarnath

(D) Kushinagar

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

According to the belief of the Buddhists, who is considered to be the next incarnation of Gautam Buddha?

(A) Atreya

(B) Maitreya

(C) Nagarjuna

(D) Kalki

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Maitreya (Sanskrit) or Metteyya (Pali), is a bodhisattva who is regarded as the future Buddha of this world in all schools of Buddhism, prophesied to become Maitreya Buddha or Metteyya Buddha.


Q :  

Which of the following monasteries is associated with Buddhism?

(A) Dakhma

(B) Chaitya

(C) Khanqua (Khangah)

(D) Ageri

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Which of the following is the Nirvana place of Buddha?

(A) Kapilavastu

(B) Kushinagar

(C) Sarnath

(D) Sanchi

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Who propounded the path 'Ashtangik Marg' for the end of human sorrows?

(A) Mahavira

(B) Gautam Buddha

(C) Adi Shankaracharya

(D) Kabir

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The Buddha explained that without attachment, aversion and attachment (raga, dvesha, moha), lust does not cause bondage. The fourth noble truth about suffering is that there is a path (marga) to reach a state free from suffering - one that the Buddha followed and that others can follow. He called it the Eightfold Path to Liberation.


Q :  

Which region of India was once known as Avantika?

(A) Awadh

(B) Rohilkhand

(C) Bundelkhand

(D) Bundelkhand

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Who among the following was the ruler who killed his father Bimbisara to sit on the throne?

(A) Ashoka

(B) Ajatashatru

(C) Kanishka

(D) Simukh

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

The Dilwara temples on Mount Abu in Rajasthan were built by the followers of which of the following religions?

(A) Buddhist

(B) Jain

(C) Hindu

(D) Sikh

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

“Tripitak”—a religious text

(A) Jains

(B) Buddhist

(C) Sikhs

(D) Hindus

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Which one of the following is not the "Triratna" of Jainism?

(A) right belief

(B) correct knowledge

(C) right vision

(D) good conduct

Correct Answer : C

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