Ancient History History

Q. Select correct pair of book and author

A
Brihat Samhita: Ravi Kriti
B
Mudrarakshasa: Somdeva
C
Kathasaritsagar: Visakdatta
D
Panchsidhantika : Varharmihara

Correct Answer

Panchsidhantika : Varharmihara

More Questions on Ancient History

  • Q. Which of the following was the capital of Surasena Mahajanapada?
    A)Junagarh
    B)Viratnagar
    C)Mathura
    D)Kashi
    Answer: Mathura
  • 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. Gandhara Art is the combination of
    A)Indo Greek
    B)Indo Roman
    C)Indo Islamic
    D)Indo China
    Answer: Indo Greek
  • Q. Which painting is made from Fresco style?
    A)Piklikhal
    B)Bhimbetka
    C)Ajanta
    D)Ellora
    Answer: Ajanta
  • Q. Which of the following cities was founded by Krishnadevaraya?
    A)Nagalpura
    B)Warangal
    C)Udayagiri
    D)Chandragiri
    Answer: Nagalpura
  • Q. What is ‘Patriarchal Society’?
    A)System that values men more than women
    B)System that values women more than men
    C)System that values both men and women equally
    D)System that values elders
    Answer: System that values men more than women
  • Q. Ramcharitmanas is an epic poem written in which language ?
    A)Munda
    B)Santali
    C)Awadhi
    D)Sanskrit
    Answer: Awadhi
  • Q. Which was probably the most popular assembly in which even women enjoyed an equal status with men in the Early Vedic period?
    A)Samiti
    B)Sabha
    C)Gana
    D)Vidatha
    Answer: Vidatha
  • Q. Which of the following metals was not known during the Indus Valley Civilization?
    A)Gold
    B)Iron
    C)Copper
    D)Silver
    Answer: Iron
  • Q. Which of the following inscriptions is found in purest Sanskrit?
    A)Junagarh
    B)Ruminidei
    C)Kalsi
    D)Patliputra
    Answer: Junagarh
  • Q. What is true about Lothal – ancient site? I. Lothal was an ancient port of Indus civilization. II. It was excavated by the S. R. Rao. III. Currently it is situated in the Pakistan.
    A)Only I, III
    B)Only I , II
    C)II, III
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Only I , II
  • 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. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding the Dharmasutras and the Smritis? I. Texts were considered as the rules and regulations for the general public and for the rulers. II. Dharmasutras and the Smritis can also be termed in the modern concept as the constitution and law books for the ancient Indian polity and society
    A)I and II
    B)Only I
    C)Both I & II
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both I & II
  • Q. Idol of dancing girl (Bronze) is found in which of the following civilization?
    A)Indus Valley Civilization
    B)Mesopotamian Civilization
    C)Persian Civilization
    D)Egyptian Civilization
    Answer: Indus Valley Civilization
  • Q. The traces of Janapadas and Mahajanapadas are found in__________?
    A)Buddha text
    B)Vedic text
    C)Jaina text
    D)All the above
    Answer: All the above
  • 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. Which of following Chalcolithic sites comes under Ganges system?
    A)Alamgirpur
    B)Hanumangarh
    C)Ropar
    D)Mohenjodaro
    Answer: Alamgirpur
  • Q. The most important source of our information on ancient India’s cultural history are
    A)Antiquities and monuments
    B)Archaeological excavations
    C)Literature and epics
    D)Inscriptions and coins
    Answer: Literature and epics
  • Q. Gupta Empire declined in the fifth century A. D. as a consequence of
    A)Greek invasion
    B)Chalukya raids
    C)Hun invasion
    D)Pallava raids
    Answer: Hun invasion
  • 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

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