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Which officer was known as 'Bhagadugha' during Vedic administration?

  1. Messenger
  2. Chief Officer of Forests
  3. Chief Officer of the Gambling
  4. Revenue Collector
Ancient Indian History

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below:

Assertion (A): Kushinagar was the capital of Malla Republic.
Reason (R): Mahatma Buddha got Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar.

Code:

  1. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true
Ancient Indian History

The largest number of copper coins in northern and north western India were issued by

  1. Indo-Greeks
  2. Kushans
  3. Sakas
  4. Pratiharas
Ancient Indian History

Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Kings) - List-II (Kingdoms)

A. Pradyota - 1. Magadha
B. Udayan - 2. Vatsa
C. Prasenjit - 3. Avanti
D. Ajatashatru - 4. Kosala

Code:
A B C D

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

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List-I (Emperor) - List-II (Titles)

A. Ashoka - 1. Parakramank
B. Samudragupta - 2. Priyadarsin
C. Chandragupta-II - 3. Kramaditya
D. Skandgupta - 4. Vikramaditya

Codes:

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

Incourse of pilgrimage, Emperor Ashoka visited the following places. Which route did he followed. Select the correct answer from the code given below:

1. Gaya
2. Kapilavastu
3. Kusinagar
4. Lumbini
5. Sarnath
6. Sravasti

Code:

  1. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
  2. 1, 3, 4, 2, 5 and 6
  3. 4, 5, 6, 3, 2 and 3
  4. 4, 2, 1, 5, 6 and 3
Ancient Indian History

The ancient form of modern Devanagri script is:

  1. Kharosti
  2. Brahmi
  3. Devapri
  4. Pali
Ancient Indian History

Bhakti movement was started by:

  1. Alwar saints
  2. Sufi-saints
  3. Surdas
  4. Tulsidas
Ancient Indian History

The rulers of which of the following dynasty have been called as 'Shriparvatiya' in Puranas?

  1. Vakatakas
  2. lkshvakus
  3. Shakas
  4. Kharvelas
Ancient Indian History

With reference to the Puranas, which one of the following statements is correct?

(1) Information about the Mauryan dynasty is found in the Vishnu Puran.
(2) Vayu Puran throws light on the Gupta's governance system.

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

Who among the following wanted to become the leader of the Sangha even during the life time of Buddha?

  1. Davadatta
  2. Mahakassapa
  3. Upali
  4. Anand
Ancient Indian History

The earliest occurrence of the mantra famous as Gayatri Mantra is found in the following text:

  1. Bhagwad Gita
  2. Atharva Veda
  3. Rig Veda
  4. Manusmriti
Ancient Indian History

When did Vikram Samvat started?

  1. 78 AD
  2. 58 BC
  3. 72 BC
  4. 56 BC
Ancient Indian History

In which of the following ruling dynasties, the ruler used to announce his successor in his reign itself:

  1. Chalukyas
  2. Cholas
  3. Kadamb
  4. Kalchuri
Ancient Indian History

The quaintest relic of Chunar Fort is the Shrine of:

  1. Adi Shankaracharya
  2. Bhartruhari
  3. Chaitanya
  4. Ramanada
Ancient Indian History

The most often described river in the initial Vedic literature is:

  1. Sindhu
  2. Shutudri
  3. Saraswati
  4. Ganga
Ancient Indian History

Consider according to Buddhism:

Assertion (A): There is no rebirth
Reason (R): There is no soul.

Now select your answer from the following code:
Code:

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true
Ancient Indian History

Which of the following inscriptions gives the information about two Ashwamedha Yajnas performed by the King Pushyamitra Shung?

  1. Saranath inscription
  2. Besnagar inscription
  3. Ayodhya inscription
  4. Hathigumpha
Ancient Indian History

The Chinese writers mention India by the name of

  1. Fo-Kwo-ki
  2. Yin-tu
  3. Si-Yu-Ki
  4. Sikia-Pono
Ancient Indian History

Sarnath Stambh was built by:

  1. Harshvardhan
  2. Ashok
  3. Gautam Buddha
  4. Kanishka
Ancient Indian History

Who among the following was the first to take initiative for water resource management in the Girnar region ?

  1. Chandragupta Maurya
  2. Asoka
  3. Rudradaman
  4. Skandagupta
Ancient Indian History

Which among the following sites provides evidence of domestication of animals in the Mesolithic period?

  1. Odai
  2. Bori
  3. Bagor
  4. Lakhnia
Ancient Indian History

Rock cut architecture in Harappan culture context has been found at:

  1. Kalibanga
  2. Dhaulavira
  3. Kotadiji
  4. Amri
Ancient Indian History

Which one of the following is the earliest school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Samkhya
  2. Vaisesika
  3. Karm Mimansa
  4. Yoga
Ancient Indian History