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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

Correct Answer

All of the above

More Questions on Ancient History

  • Q. Bimbisara was the founder of which one of the following dynasties?
    A)Haryanka
    B)Nanda
    C)Maurya
    D)Shunga
    Answer: Haryanka
  • Q. The art style which combines Indian and Greek features is called
    A)Verna
    B)Sikhara
    C)Nagara
    D)Gandhara
    Answer: Gandhara
  • Q. Which of the following are two works of Kalidasa?
    A)Kumara Sambhav and Raghuvamsha
    B)Raghuvamsha and Kiratarjuniya
    C)Malti Madhava and Kumara Sambhava
    D)Malti Madhav and Kumara Sambhava
    Answer: Kumara Sambhav and Raghuvamsha
  • Q. Who built Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore?
    A)Raja Raj Chola
    B)Aditya Chola
    C)Rajendra Chola
    D)Karikala Chola
    Answer: Raja Raj Chola
  • Q. Which of the following was the capital of Surasena Mahajanapada?
    A)Junagarh
    B)Viratnagar
    C)Mathura
    D)Kashi
    Answer: Mathura
  • 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. In which city of India is Dhamek Stupa located?
    A)Delhi
    B)Pune
    C)Varanasi
    D)Hyderabad
    Answer: Varanasi
  • 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. 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. Which Veda deals with magical hymn or charms of spell?
    A)Samveda
    B)Rigveda
    C)Atharvaveda
    D)Yajurveda
    Answer: Atharvaveda
  • Q. Select correct pair of book and author
    A)Brihat Samhita: Ravi Kriti
    B)Mudrarakshasa: Somdeva
    C)Kathasaritsagar: Visakdatta
    D)Panchsidhantika : Varharmihara
    Answer: Panchsidhantika : Varharmihara
  • Q. Who wrote Mudrarakshasa?
    A)Panini
    B)Vishakhadatta
    C)Patanjali
    D)Shudrak
    Answer: Vishakhadatta
  • 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. 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 of the following Indian literature is the earliest known works?
    A)Rig Vedas
    B)Puranas
    C)Sama Vedas
    D)Rajtrangini
    Answer: Rig Vedas
  • 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. Which of the following is not matched correctly?
    A)Vardhamana Mahavira's mother- Trisala
    B)Vardhamana Mahavira's father-Siddhartha
    C)Vardhamana Mahavira's wife-Yashoda
    D)Vardhamana Mahavira's daughter-Cheiiana
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  • 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. What was the suitable language for source material in Ancient Times?
    A)Pali
    B)Sanskrit
    C)Brahmi
    D)Kharoshthi
    Answer: Sanskrit
  • Q. What was the purpose of the Indian visit of Hiuen Tsang?
    A)To amass wealth
    B)To visit the holy places connected with Buddhism
    C)To know the geography of India
    D)To establish political ties with India
    Answer: To visit the holy places connected with Buddhism

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