Q. Mahabalipuram is an important city that reveals the interest of arts of
A
Cholas
B
Pallavas
C
Pandyas
D
Chalukyas
Correct Answer
Pallavas
More Questions on Ancient History
Q. The Veda that contains charms and spells toward off evils and diseases is
A)Atharvaveda B)Rigveda C)Samaveda D)Yajurveda
Answer: Atharvaveda
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. Upanishads are books on
A)Philosophy B)Politics C)Medicine D)Social life
Answer: Philosophy
Q. Kailasha temple of Ellora was built by?
A)Krishna II B)Krishna I C)Ramakrishna I D)Ramakrishna II
Answer: Krishna I
Q. Prithivyah Pratham Veer was the title of?
A)Rajendra I B)Samudragupta C)Amoghavarsha D)Gautamiputra Shatkarni
Answer: Samudragupta
Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct regarding Ancient Indian Literature that helps in restructuring of Indian history? I. Ancient literature is religious in nature, and contain exaggerated mythical story without any chronology i.e., puranic and epic literature II. A large number of inscriptions, coins, and local chronicles do indicate an effort towards history writing
A)Only II B)Only I C)Both I and II D)Neither I nor II
Answer: Both I and II
Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the Smritis? I. It deals with the performance of duties, customs and laws prescribed according to Dharma II. It is concerned mainly with the rules of the organization of the monasteries
A)Only II B)Only I C)Both I & II D)Neither I nor II
Answer: Only I
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 of the following statement(s) is/are correct related to the Megasthenese profess of writing? I. Megasthenese wrote extensively in a book called ‘Indica’ which is no longer available to us. II. Megasthenese’s writings could be seen through various extracts in the writings of Diodorous, Strabo and Arrian. III. Megasthenese mentions that Indian society comprised of seven castes (jatis)
A)I and II B)Only I C)II and III D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Q. Which among the following book based on the exploits of Yasovarman of Kanauj?
A)Gaudavaho B)Rajatarangini C)Malavikagnimitram D)All of the above
Answer: Gaudavaho
Q. Harihara Raya I who ruled the Vijaynagara Empire for the period 1336-1356 belonged to which dynasty?
Q. Which of the following statement is correct about South-Indian Literature?
A)Tamil is the oldest with literature dating back to early centuries of Christian era. This developed during the three Sangams(assemblies of poets and writers) held during different times B)In Southern India, the ancient Indian writings were written in four Dravidian languages which developed their own script and literature, these are, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada,Malayalam C)Both A & B D)None of the above
Answer: Both A & B
Q. Consider the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the literature in Ancient India? I. The earliest known work of the Aryans in India was the Rig Veda which is a collection of 1048 hymns in Vedic Sanskrit. II. Most of the hymns are in praise of different Vedic deities and were intended for recitation at the Yajnas or sacrifices
A)Only II B)Only I C)Both I and II D)Neither I nor II
Answer: Only II
Q. For which period did Harihara Raya II of Sangma dynasty ruled the Vijaynagara Empire?
A)1485-1491 B)1446-1465 C)1491-1505 D)1377-1404
Answer: 1377-1404
Q. Who among the following Gupta rulers faced invasion of Hunas?
