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Which produce was not cultivated under the Harappan Civilization?

  1. Barley
  2. Sugarcane
  3. Rice
  4. Wheat
Ancient Indian History

At which of the following Harappan sites were remains of bead manufacturing found?

  1. Chanhudaro
  2. Kalibangan
  3. Dholavira
  4. Ropar
Ancient Indian History

The people of the Indus Valley Civilization worshipped:

  1. Pashupati
  2. Indra and Varuna
  3. Brahma
  4. Vishnu
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following Harappan sites is presently located in Pakistan?

  1. Lothal
  2. Rakhigarhi
  3. Dholavira
  4. Mohenjo-daro
Ancient Indian History

The Indus Valley Civilization is known for –

a) Agricultural activities
b) Industries
c) Urban planning
d) Mohenjo-daro and Harappa

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 1, 2 and 3
  3. 2, 3 and 4
  4. All of the above
Ancient Indian History

At which of the following sites is there evidence of dog burial along with humans?

  1. Burzahom
  2. Koldihwa
  3. Chopani
  4. Mando
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following is famous for painting?

  1. Ajanta
  2. Bhimbetka
  3. Bagh
  4. Amravati
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following castes is not included in the prehistoric castes of the Himalayan region?

  1. Gandharv
  2. Yaksha
  3. Kinnar
  4. Shak
Ancient Indian History

Bhimbetka is famous for?

  1. Pre-historic paintings
  2. Stupas
  3. Sculptures
  4. Temples
Ancient Indian History

In which era of the Geological Time Scale did humans appear?

  1. Palaeozoic
  2. Pre-Cambrian
  3. Cenozoic
  4. Mesozoic
Ancient Indian History

Which was the first metal used by man?

  1. Copper
  2. Tin
  3. Bronze
  4. Iron
Ancient Indian History

Where is the earliest evidence of humans found in India?

  1. Bhimbetka
  2. Hunsgi
  3. Narmada Valley
  4. Mehrgarh
Ancient Indian History

"Milinda Panha" is based on the questions of Maharaj Milinda. In which language it has been written ?

  1. Sanskrit
  2. Hindi
  3. Pali
  4. Arabic
Ancient Indian History

Who established the "Vikramshila" University ?

  1. Kumaril Bhatt
  2. Madhavacharya
  3. Dharmpal
  4. Pulakesin II
Ancient Indian History

Who established Ajivika Sampraday ?

  1. Makhali Goshal
  2. Vasubandhu
  3. Upagupta
  4. Dignag
Ancient Indian History

Who constructed the Lake Sudarshan ?

  1. Chandra Gupta Maurya
  2. Chandra Gupta Vikramaditya
  3. Samudra Gupta
  4. Bimbisara
Ancient Indian History

"You have the control over the Karma, but not on the result of Karma" is said in which of the following text?

  1. Ashtadhyayi
  2. Mahabhashya
  3. Gita
  4. Mahabharata
Ancient Indian History

With reference to Chandragupta – II, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The strongest evidence in the context of Shaka Victory is the silver coins of this King.
2. The weight of these coins used to be about 33 grains.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Code :

  1. Neither 1 nor 2
  2. Both 1 and 2
  3. Only 2
  4. Only 1
Ancient Indian History

Who were the first to worship Vasudeva Krishna?

  1. Bhagawatas
  2. Vedic Aryans
  3. Tamilians
  4. Abhirs
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following Buddhist texts contains the rules of Monastic life?

  1. Digha-Nikaya
  2. Vinaya Pitaka
  3. Abhindhamma Pitaka
  4. Vibhasha Sastra
Ancient Indian History

Who had given his first preaching in Sarnath?

  1. Mahavir
  2. Shankaracharya
  3. Mahatma Buddha
  4. Guru Nanak
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following Sangam ports were situated on the western coast? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. Korkai
B. Puhar
C. Tondi
D. Mushiri

Codes:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 3 and 4 only
  4. 4 and 1 only
Ancient Indian History

The famous 'battle of Takkolam' of South India was fought between:

  1. Cholas and North Chalukyas
  2. Cholas and Rashtrakutas
  3. Cholas and Hoysalas
  4. Cholas and Pandyas
Ancient Indian History

The Indus Civilization is related to the period known as:

  1. Pre-historic
  2. Proto-historic
  3. Historic
  4. Post-historic
Ancient Indian History