Indian Ancient History Quiz
Who is the most prominent deity in 'Rigveda'?
(A) Indra
(B) Fire
(C) Pashupati
(D) Vishnu
Correct Answer : A
The remains of Mohenjodaro and Harappa indicate that it was a magnificent and well-planned _____.
(A) Agricultural towns
(B) Religious cities
(C) Trading cities
(D) Coastal cities
Correct Answer : C
In the Indus Valley Civilization, Lothal was famous for which of the following?
(A) Rock made architecture
(B) Port
(C) Cotton farming
(D) Earthenware
Correct Answer : B
On the banks of which river was the Harappan site “Manda” situated?
(A) Chenab
(B) Sutlej
(C) Ravi
(D) Indus
Correct Answer : A
Which of the following Harappan centres is believed to have had direct sea trade with Mesopotamia?
(A) Dholavira
(B) Lothal
(C) Kot Diji
(D) Ropar
Correct Answer : B
Ajanta paintings were inspired by which of the following?
(A) Compassionate Buddha
(B) Radhakrishna Leela
(C) Jain Tirthankara
(D) Mahabharata war
Correct Answer : A
With whom are the famous texts named 'Shilappadikaram' and 'Manimekhalai' of the Tamil language related?
(A) Jainism
(B) Buddhism
(C) Hinduism
(D) Christianity
Correct Answer : C
Who among the following was the first grammarian of Sanskrit?
(A) Kalhana
(B) Maitreyi
(C) Kalidas
(D) Panini
Correct Answer : D
Nalanda University was a great center of learning, especially
(A) Buddhism
(B) Jainism
(C) Vaishnavism
(D) System
Correct Answer : A
To which republic did Gautam Buddha belong?
(A) Shibi
(B) Sakya
(C) Saurasen
(D) Shabra
Correct Answer : B
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