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. Which of the following play is set in the ancient city of Ujjayini during the reign of the King Palaka?

A.
Raghuvansa
B.
Mrcchakatika
C.
Sri Adi Kala
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Mrcchakatika

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Ancient History History

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

Correct Answer : Both I & II

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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

Correct Answer : All of the above

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Ancient History History

Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct about Panini’s great grammar the Ashtadhyayi?

A.
It was stated that with Panini the language attained its highest state of development and thereafter there was improvement only in its vocabulary
B.
It was most probably composed towards the 4th century BC
C.
Both A & B
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Both A & B

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Ancient History History

Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct regarding Ancient Indian Literature that helps in restructuring of Indian history? I. Ancient literature is religious in nature, and contain exaggerated mythical story without any chronology i.e., puranic and epic literature II. A large number of inscriptions, coins, and local chronicles do indicate an effort towards history writing

A.
Only II
B.
Only I
C.
Both I and II
D.
Neither I nor II

Answer

Correct Answer : Both I and II

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Ancient History History

Q. Which of the following statement (S) is/are correct related to the Ancient Indian Literature? I. Vedas, Puranas, Kautilya’s Arthashastra, and other literature besides foreign accounts are only available literary sources that restructure the Ancient Indian History. II. The archaeological sources like epigraphic, numismatic and architectural remains besides archaeological explorations and excavations also help in restructuring Ancient Indian History.

A.
Only II
B.
Only I
C.
Both I and II
D.
Neither I nor II

Answer

Correct Answer : Both I and II

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Ancient History History

Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the Smritis? I. It deals with the performance of duties, customs and laws prescribed according to Dharma II. It is concerned mainly with the rules of the organization of the monasteries

A.
Only II
B.
Only I
C.
Both I & II
D.
Neither I nor II

Answer

Correct Answer : Only I

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Ancient History History

Q. Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct related with the Kautilya’s Arthashastra? I. Kautilya’s Arthashastra is a book on statecraft was written in Gupta Period. II. Arthashastra was written in the fourth century B.C. by Kautilya, from which it appeared a tradition of writing on and teaching of statecrafts because Kautilya acknowledges his debt to his predecessors in the field

A.
Only II
B.
Only I
C.
Both I & II
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Only II

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Q. Which of the following statement is correct about South-Indian Literature?

A.
Tamil is the oldest with literature dating back to early centuries of Christian era. This developed during the three Sangams(assemblies of poets and writers) held during different times
B.
In Southern India, the ancient Indian writings were written in four Dravidian languages which developed their own script and literature, these are, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada,Malayalam
C.
Both A & B
D.
None of the above

Answer

Correct Answer : Both A & B

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Q. Which of the following statement is wrong?

A.
Ashoka the great Mauryan king died in 332 BC
B.
Sunga dynasty was founded by pushyamitra
C.
Ashoka invaded the Kalinga in 261 BC
D.
Chandragupta Maurya earned the title of the Liberator

Answer

Correct Answer : Ashoka the great Mauryan king died in 332 BC

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