Q. Who started the Saka Era and when?

Correct Answer

Kanishka in 78 AD

More Questions on Ancient History

  • 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. What is the correct chronological sequence of the under mentioned Pallava kings? I. Nandivarman II II. Mahendravarman I III. Narasimhavarman I IV. Simhavishnu
    A)IV, II, III, I
    B)I, II, III, IV
    C)III, I, IV, II
    D)II, III, I, IV
    Answer: IV, II, III, I
  • Q. The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the
    A)Mundakopanishad
    B)Chhandogyopanishad
    C)Kathopanishad
    D)Kenopanishad
    Answer: Kathopanishad
  • Q. Who of the following was a contemporary of Alexander the Great?
    A)Chandragupta Maurya
    B)Bimbisara
    C)Ashoka
    D)Pushyamitra Sunga
    Answer: Chandragupta Maurya
  • Q. Which of the following is incorrectly matched (in Gupta administration)?
    A)Vishya - state
    B)Bhukti - province
    C)Vithika - city
    D)Gram - village
    Answer: Vishya - state
  • Q. Which Ancient Indian literature deals with concepts about origin of universe, death and birth, material and spiritual world?
    A)AtharvaVedas
    B)Rig Vedas
    C)Aryankas
    D)Upanishad
    Answer: Upanishad
  • Q. Who has given the treatise on the rule of the Pandyan kingdom by Pandala a daughter of Herakles?
    A)Kautilya
    B)Megasthenes
    C)Banabhatt
    D)Kalidas
    Answer: Megasthenes
  • Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/ are correct related to the Atharva Veda? I. The Atharva Veda basically consists of charms and spells that were prevalent at that time in the society. II. The Atharva Veda presents a portrait of the Vedic society. One can find an independent and parallel stream of knowledge and thought in the Atharva Veda
    A)Only II
    B)Only I
    C)Both I & II
    D)Neither I nor II
    Answer: Both I & II
  • Q. Which of the following is not an important limb of Vedas?
    A)Kalpa (Ritual)
    B)Siksha (Phonetics)
    C)Vyakarna (Grammar)
    D)Ashtadhyayi
    Answer: Ashtadhyayi
  • Q. The temple of Konark was built by Narasimha of the
    A)Chola Administration
    B)Maratha Administration
    C)Ganga Administration
    D)Vijayanagar Administration
    Answer: Ganga Administration
  • Q. The most famous Chera ruler was
    A)Nedunjeraladan
    B)Udiyanjeral
    C)Senguttuvan
    D)Sengannan
    Answer: Senguttuvan
  • 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. Name the Muslim Invader who destroyed Nalanda University?
    A)Muhammad Bin Tuglaq
    B)Allaudin Khalji
    C)Muhammad Bin Bakhtiyar
    D)Muhammad Bin Qasim
    Answer: Muhammad Bin Bakhtiyar
  • Q. The building of the famous Kailasa temple at Ellora was executed under the Rashtrakuta king
    A)Govinda-III
    B)Amoghavarsha-I
    C)Indra-III
    D)Krishna-I
    Answer: Krishna-I
  • 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 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 is the author of Meghdoot?
    A)Vishakhadatta
    B)Shundraka
    C)Kalidasa
    D)Chanakya
    Answer: Kalidasa
  • Q. In India, Ancient Iron Age is attached with
    A)Black and Red Pottery
    B)Gray pottery
    C)Ocher Coloured Pottery
    D)Northern Black Polish Pottery
    Answer: Gray pottery
  • Q. Which one of the following places has yielded earliest Stupa railing?
    A)Bharhut
    B)Sanchi
    C)Amaravati
    D)Nagarjunkondas
    Answer: Sanchi
  • Q. Who among the following Gupta rulers faced invasion of Hunas?
    A)Kumaragupta-I
    B)Budhagupta
    C)Kumaragupta-II
    D)Skandagupta
    Answer: Skandagupta

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