Ancient History GK Questions for CTET Exam
Where was the huge bathhouse found in the Indus Civilization?
(A) Mohenjodaro
(B) Harappa
(C) Indus
(D) Pakistan
Correct Answer : A
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
Where did the Aryans first settle in India?
(A) Sapta Saindhav Pradesh
(B) Harappa
(C) Mohenjodaro
(D) Indus
Correct Answer : A
The famous Gayatri Mantra is taken from which Veda?
(A) Rigveda
(B) Samaveda
(C) Yajurveda
(D) Atharveda
Correct Answer : A
The oldest Vedas are considered to be?
(A) Samaveda
(B) Rigveda
(C) Yajurveda
(D) Atharveda
Correct Answer : B
Which Veda has been composed in both prose and verse?
(A) Yajurveda
(B) Rigveda
(C) Samaveda
(D) Atharveda
Correct Answer : A
Which ruler of the Haryana dynasty had the title Kunika?
(A) Udayin
(B) Ajatashatru
(C) Chandra Gupta
(D) Ashoka
Correct Answer : B
What was the capital of Kalashok?
(A) Pataliputra
(B) Magadh
(C) Harappa
(D) Virat Nagar
Correct Answer : A
Where was Alexander the ruler?
(A) Mohenjodaro
(B) Africa
(C) Iran
(D) Macedonia
Correct Answer : D
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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