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.

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Q. The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli in Delhi is believed to record the achievements of

A.
Chandragupta Maurya
B.
Ashoka
C.
Samudragupta
D.
Chandragupta II

Answer

Correct Answer : Chandragupta II

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Q. The Kailasha temple is located in the caves of

A.
Ellora
B.
Ajanta
C.
Elephanta
D.
Karle

Answer

Correct Answer : Ellora

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Q. The land measures of the Second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in

A.
Uttirameru Inscription
B.
Thalavaipuram Copper Plates
C.
Kudumiyammalai Inscription
D.
Kasadudi Copper Plates

Answer

Correct Answer : Thalavaipuram Copper Plates

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Q. The main contribution of Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar to education and in particular to women education are

A.
Charles wood dispatch on education, influenced it towards female education
B.
Break priestly monopoly of scriptural knowledge(Sanskrit) and opening to non-Brahmins
C.
Lady Hardinge medical college at Delhi
D.
Both A and B

Answer

Correct Answer : Both A and B

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Q. The main focus of the Rigvedic culture was

A.
Punjab and Delhi region
B.
Indo-Gangetic Valley
C.
Indus Valley
D.
Region between the Swat and the Indus

Answer

Correct Answer : Indus Valley

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Q. The Mehrauli pillar inscription belongs to the period of the

A.
Kushanas
B.
Mauryas
C.
Sungas
D.
Guptas

Answer

Correct Answer : Guptas

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Q. The most famous Chera ruler was

A.
Nedunjeraladan
B.
Udiyanjeral
C.
Senguttuvan
D.
Sengannan

Answer

Correct Answer : Senguttuvan

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Q. The most important source of our information on ancient India’s cultural history are

A.
Antiquities and monuments
B.
Archaeological excavations
C.
Literature and epics
D.
Inscriptions and coins

Answer

Correct Answer : Literature and epics

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Q. The paintings in the Ajanta and Ellora caves are indicative of development of art under the

A.
Pallavas
B.
Rashtrakutas
C.
Pandyas
D.
Chalukyas

Answer

Correct Answer : Chalukyas

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Q. The queen with the title Didda ruled over which part of India between 980 – 1003?

A.
Kashmir
B.
Avadh
C.
Sindh
D.
Bengal

Answer

Correct Answer : Kashmir

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