Ancient History MCQ Question Answers

Ancient History Gk (quiz) MCQ question and answers. Suitable for aspirants preparing for SSC-CGL and State Level Examinations of all states and also Bank, SSC, Railway, UPSC conducted NDA/ CDS/ IFS/ IES / CSE etc. examinations.

Ancient History History

Q. __________ comprises the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution

A.
Rani ki vav
B.
Nalanda
C.
Hill Forts of Rajasthan
D.
Fatehpur Sikri

Answer

Correct Answer : Nalanda

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Ancient History History

Q. A Janapadin was the __________ of a janapada.

A.
Minister
B.
Servant
C.
Army General
D.
Ruler

Answer

Correct Answer : Ruler

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Ancient History History

Q. All souls day is a __________ festival.

A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Christian
D.
Muslim

Answer

Correct Answer : Christian

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Ancient History History

Q. Among the four works mentioned below which one is encyclopaedic in nature?

A.
Siddhanta Shiromani
B.
Amarakosha
C.
Brihat Samhita
D.
Astanga Hridaya

Answer

Correct Answer : Brihat Samhita

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Q. Aryabhatta, believed to have been born in the 5th century AD, was a most renowned scholar of

A.
Biology
B.
Astronomy
C.
Medicine
D.
Physiology

Answer

Correct Answer : Astronomy

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Ancient History History

Q. Ashoka sent missionaries to

A.
Tibet and Ceylon
B.
China and Kashmir
C.
Tibet and China
D.
Kashmir and Ceylon

Answer

Correct Answer : Tibet and Ceylon

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Q. Assertion (A): The Gupta period is often called the ‘Golden Age’ of ancient India. Reason (R): The Gupta rulers issued gold coins

A.
Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A
B.
Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
C.
A is true but R is false
D.
A is false but R is true

Answer

Correct Answer : Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A

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Ancient History History

Q. Assertion (A): The Kushanas issued a large number of gold coins. Reason (R): The period was marked by flourishing trade

A.
Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A
B.
Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A
C.
A is true but R is false
D.
A is false but R is true

Answer

Correct Answer : Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A

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Q. Bagh painting of Gupta Empire was found in which of the following Indian states?

A.
Madhya Pradesh
B.
Bihar
C.
Chattisgarh
D.
Maharashtra

Answer

Correct Answer : Madhya Pradesh

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Ancient History History

Q. Bimbisara was succeeded by

A.
Ajatashatru
B.
Ashoka
C.
Vasudeva
D.
Chandragupta Maurya

Answer

Correct Answer : Ajatashatru

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