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 Rathas of Mahabalipuram, the rock- cut architecture, were built by a king of the dynasty of

A.
Hoysala
B.
Chola
C.
Pallava
D.
Rashtrakuta

Answer

Correct Answer : Pallava

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Q. The Religious lessons of ‘Jews’ are called

A.
Musa Sanhita (Torah)
B.
Gnome Collection (Sukti Sangraha)
C.
Tripitaka
D.
Tend Alesta

Answer

Correct Answer : Musa Sanhita (Torah)

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Q. The subject matter of Ajanta Paintings pertains to

A.
Buddhism
B.
Jainism
C.
Vaishnavism
D.
Shaivism

Answer

Correct Answer : Buddhism

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Q. The system of philosophy with which the name of Kapila is prominently associated is

A.
Samkhya
B.
Purva Mimamsa
C.
Nyaya
D.
Uttara Mimamsa

Answer

Correct Answer : Samkhya

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Q. The temple of Konark was built by Narasimha of the

A.
Chola Administration
B.
Maratha Administration
C.
Ganga Administration
D.
Vijayanagar Administration

Answer

Correct Answer : Ganga Administration

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Q. The traces of Janapadas and Mahajanapadas are found in__________?

A.
Buddha text
B.
Vedic text
C.
Jaina text
D.
All the above

Answer

Correct Answer : All the above

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Q. The varnas came to be transformed into the hereditary castes during the

A.
Gupta period
B.
Later Vedic period
C.
Mauryan period
D.
Vedic period

Answer

Correct Answer : Later Vedic period

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Q. The Veda that contains charms and spells toward off evils and diseases is

A.
Atharvaveda
B.
Rigveda
C.
Samaveda
D.
Yajurveda

Answer

Correct Answer : Atharvaveda

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Q. The Veda, which is partly a prose work, is

A.
Samaveda
B.
Atharvaveda
C.
Yajurveda
D.
Rigveda

Answer

Correct Answer : Yajurveda

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Q. The Vedic term vrihi stands for

A.
Wheat
B.
Cotton
C.
Rice
D.
Barley

Answer

Correct Answer : Rice

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