Q. What was the suitable language for source material in Ancient Times?
A)Pali B)Sanskrit C)Brahmi D)Kharoshthi
Answer: Sanskrit
Q. Which of the following statement is/are correct? I. In the 326 BC Alexander invaded India. II. Ambhi, king of Taxila welcomed Alexander and his men III. Alexander died in 332 BC
A)Only I, III B)All are correct C)Only I, II D)II, III
Answer: Only I, II
Q. Which inscription mentions about the village administration under the Cholas?
A)Uttaramerur B)Junagarh C)Aihole D)Nasik
Answer: Uttaramerur
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
Q. Which of following Chalcolithic sites comes under Ganges system?
A)Alamgirpur B)Hanumangarh C)Ropar D)Mohenjodaro
Answer: Alamgirpur
Q. Which statement (s) is/are correct about Aryankas? I. It is a treatise of forest which explain the rituals while dwelling into the philosophical discussions of the Brahmanas. II. They record the transitions between ritualistic symbolism of Brahmanas and philosophical aspects of Upanishads
A)Only II B)Only I C)Both I & II D)Neither I nor II
Answer: Both I & II
Q. Satavahana dynasty originated from?
A)South of Vindhya B)South of Arawali C)South of Satpura D)South of Satmola
Answer: South of Vindhya
Q. The system of philosophy with which the name of Kapila is prominently associated is
Q. Which empire lasted the longest among the following?
A)The Pratiharas B)The Palas C)The Rashtrakutas D)The Senas
Answer: The Rashtrakutas
Q. Who was the founder of Vikramshila Vihar?
A)Gopala B)Dharmapala C)Nagpala D)Mahipala
Answer: Dharmapala
Q. Who was the main male God worshipped by Indus people?
A)Vishnu B)Lord Shiva C)Brahma D)Indra
Answer: Lord Shiva
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
Answer: The Nanda
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. Who among the following renowned Scholar wrote the biography of King Harsha and Kadambari?
A)Bhartrihari B)Bharavi C)Bana D)Magha
Answer: Bana
Q. Which of the following is not an important limb of Vedas?