Q. Which one of the following dynasties was ruling at the time of Alexander’s invasion?
A
The Maurya
B
The Nanda
C
The Sunga
D
The Kanva
Correct Answer
The Nanda
More Questions on Ancient History
Q. Kalidasa’s works include: I. Abhijnanashakuntalam II. Meghadutam III. Raghuvamsa IV. Malvikagnimitram V. Ritusamhara VI. Kumarasambhava Select the correct option
A)I, II, IV, V and VI B)I, II, III and IV C)I, III , IV and V D)All of them
Answer: All of them
Q. The daughter who milks animals in the Vedic period was known as
A)Duhitr B)Kubha C)Komi D)Sardha
Answer: Duhitr
Q. The Vijaynagar ruler Krishna Dev Raya’s work ‘Amuktamalayada’ was written in which language?
A)Malayalam B)Tamil C)Kanada D)Telugu
Answer: Telugu
Q. Which statement (s) is/are correct about Ancient Indian literature? I. Brahmanas and Aryankas followed by philosophical doctrines of Upanishads. II. Brahmanas are contains detailed explanation about Vedic literature and instructions.
A)Only II B)Only I C)Both I & II D)Neither I nor II
Answer: Both I & II
Q. Most of the Chola temples were dedicated to
A)Shiva B)Ganesh C)Durga D)Vishnu
Answer: Shiva
Q. A Janapadin was the __________ of a janapada.
A)Minister B)Servant C)Army General D)Ruler
Answer: Ruler
Q. Which is known as book of Melody?
A)Samveda B)Rigveda C)Atharvaveda D)Yajurveda
Answer: Samveda
Q. Which ancient literature contains short stories that have the priceless treasure of morality and knowledge?
A)Hitopdesha B)Panchtanra C)Mahabharata D)None of the above
Answer: Hitopdesha
Q. Who was the founder of the Kanva dynasty?
A)Vishnusarma B)Suserman C)Vasudeva D)Vasumitra
Answer: Vasudeva
Q. Who among the following 8th century Sanskrit poet wrote Gandavadha which describes the exploits of Yasoverman (king of Kanyakubj) ?
A)Vemana B)Vagabhatta C)Vidyapati D)Vakpati
Answer: Vakpati
Q. Who was the ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab?
A)Darius III B)Alexander the Great C)King Porus D)Chandragupta Maurya
Answer: King Porus
Q. Which was the world- famous treatise of the amorous arts?
A)Vemanasatakam B)Kamasutra C)Both A & B D)Neither A & B
Answer: Kamasutra
Q. Which of the following cities was founded by Krishnadevaraya?
A)Nagalpura B)Warangal C)Udayagiri D)Chandragiri
Answer: Nagalpura
Q. Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?
