Magadha Empire MCQ Question Answers

Magadha Empire 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.

Q. Alexander and the army of Porus camped on the opposite bank of which river?

A.
Jhelum
B.
Ravi
C.
Sutlej
D.
Chenab

Answer

Correct Answer : Jhelum

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Q. During Kanishka’s reign, the centre of political activity shifted from Magadha to

A.
Ayodhya
B.
Delhi
C.
Kannauj
D.
Purushapura (Peshawar)

Answer

Correct Answer : Purushapura (Peshawar)

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Q. King Kharavela was the greatest ruler of the Chedi Dynasty of

A.
Kalinga
B.
Cholamandalam
C.
Kannauj
D.
Purushpur

Answer

Correct Answer : Kalinga

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Q. Nalanda Mahavihara site is in

A.
Assam
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Bihar
D.
Gujrat

Answer

Correct Answer : Bihar

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Q. Name of Republic which was a confederacy to tribes in the 6th century B.C

A.
Vajji
B.
Gandhara
C.
Koushal
D.
Avanti

Answer

Correct Answer : Vajji

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Q. Name the kingdom which first used elephants in wars

A.
Magadha
B.
Kosala
C.
Champa
D.
Avanti

Answer

Correct Answer : Magadha

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Q. The ‘Ajivikas’ were

A.
Breakaway branch of the Buddhists
B.
Sect contemporary to the Buddha
C.
Sect founded by Charvaka
D.
Sect founded by Shankaracharya

Answer

Correct Answer : Sect contemporary to the Buddha

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Q. The last great ruling dynasty of Magadha was

A.
Kanva
B.
Sunga
C.
Kusana
D.
Gupta

Answer

Correct Answer : Gupta

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Q. The last Nanda ruler of Magadha who was overthrown by Chandragupta Maurya with the help of Chanakya was

A.
Dhanananda
B.
Mahapadmananda
C.
Navananda
D.
Not known

Answer

Correct Answer : Dhanananda

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Q. When Alexander invaded India, Magadha was being ruled by the

A.
Sisunagas
B.
Haryankas
C.
Nandas
D.
Mauryas

Answer

Correct Answer : Nandas

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