Indian Ancient History Quiz

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Indian Ancient History Quiz
Q :  

From which of the following Harappan sites 'Hal' terracotta was found?

(A) Dholavira

(B) Banawali

(C) Harappa

(D) Lothal


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Which type of pottery is considered to be the symbol of the beginning of second urbanization in India?

(A) Painted gray ware

(B) Northern Black Polished Ware

(C) Ocher colored pottery

(D) Black and Red utensils


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Write the name of the first Tirthankara of the Jains.

(A) Arishtanemi

(B) Parshwanath

(C) Ajitnath

(D) Rishabh


Correct Answer : D
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


Q :  

Who was the mother of Mahavira?

(A) Yashoda

(B) Anojja

(C) Chetak

(D) Trishala


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

In which of the following both Jainism and Buddhism do not believe?

(A) Yajna (sacrifice)

(B) Salvation

(C) Caste system

(D) Rituals


Correct Answer : A

Q :  

Where did Gautam Buddha take Mahaparinirvana?

(A) Patna

(B) Kushinagar

(C) Varanasi

(D) Sarnath


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

There were 8 types of marriages prevalent in the Vedic period. Which of these was a love marriage?

(A) Brahma marriage

(B) Gandharva marriage

(C) Divine marriage

(D) Arsh marriage


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Which one of the following Vedas is not a part of Vedatrayi?

(A) Rigveda

(B) Yajurveda

(C) Samveda

(D) Atharvaveda


Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Near which river were most of the Rigveda civilizations located?

(A) Narmada

(B) Saraswati

(C) Ganga

(D) Godavari


Correct Answer : B

Q :  

Which Mandal of Rigveda is completely dedicated to Soma?

(A) Seventh Circle

(B) Eighth circle

(C) Ninth Circle

(D) Tenth Circle


Correct Answer : C

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