Ancient Indian History GK Questions
During which period did the third Buddhist music?
(A) Ashok
(B) Kalashok
(C) Kanishka
(D) Ajatashatru
Correct Answer : A
What was the name of the only son of Gautama Buddha?
(A) Rahul
(B) Rohit
(C) Channa
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : A
Pay attention to the following statements: -
1- Andal was a female saint whose compositions were widely sung.
2- Karaikal Ammaiyar was a devotee of Shiva who followed the path of extreme devotion to achieve his goal.
Which of the following statements are true?
(A) Only 1
(B) only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of these
Correct Answer : C
Who was the 22nd Tirthankara of Jainism?
(A) Rishabhdev
(B) Neminath
(C) Parshvanath
(D) Mahaveer
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
Which officer used to recover the revenue of the state during the Mauryan period?
(A) Sannidhatri
(B) Hid
(C) Code
(D) commander
Correct Answer : C
From which site of Indus Valley Civilization, Agnaveedikas have been obtained?
(A) Mohenjodaro
(B) Lothal
(C) Kalibangan
(D) Lothal
Correct Answer : C
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