Q. Which of the following is not a religious text?
A
Sangam
B
Rigveda
C
Upanishad
D
None of the above
Correct Answer
Sangam
More Questions on Ancient History
Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct about ancient Indian literature?
A)The Shastras contained works of science and philosophy B)The Puranas is important as they were the main influence in the development from early Vedic religion to Hinduism C)The Bhagvad Gita a later addition to the Mahabharata enshrines a philosophical doctrine and in it are described the three paths to salvation: karma, gyan and bhakti D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Q. Which of the following is related to Etymology?
A)Kalpa B)Shiksha C)Nirukta D)Vyakaran
Answer: Nirukta
Q. Which Indian literature is a collection of 1028 hymns written in Vedic Sanskrit?
A)Sama Vedas B)Rig Vedas C)Brahamans D)Aryankas
Answer: Rig Vedas
Q. Which one of the following was an important Port of the eastern coast during Gupta period?
A)Tamralipti B)Kalyan C)Sopara D)Baroch
Answer: Tamralipti
Q. Which of the following statement is/are correct? I. Panini’s Ashtadhyayi, book on grammar in eight chapters is the final culmination of this excellent art of writing in sutra (precepts) in which every chapter is precisely interwoven. II. The Brahmanas elaborates vedic caste system of the society
A)Only II B)Only I C)Both I & II D)None of the above
Answer: Both I & II
Q. The Kailasha temple is located in the caves of
A)Ellora B)Ajanta C)Elephanta D)Karle
Answer: Ellora
Q. The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the
Q. Which among the following is the oldest dynasty?
A)Gupta B)Maurya C)Kushan D)Kanva
Answer: Maurya
Q. Which following statement (s) is/are correct related to the Ancient Sanskrit literature? I. The works of Kalidasa include the Kumarsambhava, the Raghuvamsha, the Meghaduta, the Abhijnanshakuntalam are considered classics in field of poetry and style. II. Bana wrote Harshacharita which is a biography of King Harsha and Kadambari. III. Dandin wrote Dashakumaracharita (the tale of 10 prince)
A)Only II B)Only I C)I & 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. Who is the most prominent god of ‘Rig Veda’?
A)Agni B)Indra C)Pashupati D)Vishnu
Answer: Indra
Q. Ashoka sent missionaries to
A)Tibet and Ceylon B)China and Kashmir C)Tibet and China D)Kashmir and Ceylon
Answer: Tibet and Ceylon
Q. Which script was used in Ashoka’s inscriptions?
A)Devanagiri B)Brahmi C)Gurmukhi D)Sanskrit
Answer: Brahmi
Q. Which of the following is true regarding the Aryan Economy? I. Aryans, crossed the nomadic stage. II. Lion, elephants, & Boar were not known to them. III. Coins were known to them.
A)II, III B)Only I C)I, III D)All of the above
Answer: Only I
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 king started the organization of Kumbh fair at Allahabad?
A)Dhruvasena Ii B)Harshavardhana C)Narshimhvarman D)Akabar
Answer: Harshavardhana
Q. Which of the following books is not written by Harshavardhan?
