Indian Ancient History Quiz
Who is the most prominent deity in 'Rigveda'?
(A) Indra
(B) Fire
(C) Pashupati
(D) Vishnu
Correct Answer : A
The remains of Mohenjodaro and Harappa indicate that it was a magnificent and well-planned _____.
(A) Agricultural towns
(B) Religious cities
(C) Trading cities
(D) Coastal cities
Correct Answer : C
In the Indus Valley Civilization, Lothal was famous for which of the following?
(A) Rock made architecture
(B) Port
(C) Cotton farming
(D) Earthenware
Correct Answer : B
On the banks of which river was the Harappan site “Manda” situated?
(A) Chenab
(B) Sutlej
(C) Ravi
(D) Indus
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Manda is situated on the right bank of Chenab River in the foothills of Pir Panjal range, 28 km northwest of Jammu, and was considered the northernmost limit of the Harappan civilisation.
Which of the following Harappan centres is believed to have had direct sea trade with Mesopotamia?
(A) Dholavira
(B) Lothal
(C) Kot Diji
(D) Ropar
Correct Answer : B
Ajanta paintings were inspired by which of the following?
(A) Compassionate Buddha
(B) Radhakrishna Leela
(C) Jain Tirthankara
(D) Mahabharata war
Correct Answer : A
With whom are the famous texts named 'Shilappadikaram' and 'Manimekhalai' of the Tamil language related?
(A) Jainism
(B) Buddhism
(C) Hinduism
(D) Christianity
Correct Answer : C
Who among the following was the first grammarian of Sanskrit?
(A) Kalhana
(B) Maitreyi
(C) Kalidas
(D) Panini
Correct Answer : D
Nalanda University was a great center of learning, especially
(A) Buddhism
(B) Jainism
(C) Vaishnavism
(D) System
Correct Answer : A
To which republic did Gautam Buddha belong?
(A) Shibi
(B) Sakya
(C) Saurasen
(D) Shabra
Correct Answer : B
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