Indian Ancient History Quiz
From which of the following Harappan sites 'Hal' terracotta was found?
(A) Dholavira
(B) Banawali
(C) Harappa
(D) Lothal
Correct Answer : B
Which type of pottery is considered to be the symbol of the beginning of second urbanization in India?
(A) Painted gray ware
(B) Northern Black Polished Ware
(C) Ocher colored pottery
(D) Black and Red utensils
Correct Answer : B
Write the name of the first Tirthankara of the Jains.
(A) Arishtanemi
(B) Parshwanath
(C) Ajitnath
(D) Rishabh
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
1. Jainism and Buddhism originated during the later Vedic period when the people were developing into Mahajanapadas.
2. Jainism was founded by Rishabhdev who was born in Ayodhya and his symbol was the bull.
Sl. No. - Name - Symbol - Birthplace
1 Rishabhnath (Adinath) Bull Ayodhya
2 Ajitnath Hathi Ayodhya
22 Neminath Shankh Dwarka
23 Parshvanath snake Kashi
24 Mahavir Singh Sher Kshatriyakund
Who was the mother of Mahavira?
(A) Yashoda
(B) Anojja
(C) Chetak
(D) Trishala
Correct Answer : D
In which of the following both Jainism and Buddhism do not believe?
(A) Yajna (sacrifice)
(B) Salvation
(C) Caste system
(D) Rituals
Correct Answer : A
Where did Gautam Buddha take Mahaparinirvana?
(A) Patna
(B) Kushinagar
(C) Varanasi
(D) Sarnath
Correct Answer : B
There were 8 types of marriages prevalent in the Vedic period. Which of these was a love marriage?
(A) Brahma marriage
(B) Gandharva marriage
(C) Divine marriage
(D) Arsh marriage
Correct Answer : B
Which one of the following Vedas is not a part of Vedatrayi?
(A) Rigveda
(B) Yajurveda
(C) Samveda
(D) Atharvaveda
Correct Answer : D
Near which river were most of the Rigveda civilizations located?
(A) Narmada
(B) Saraswati
(C) Ganga
(D) Godavari
Correct Answer : B
Which Mandal of Rigveda is completely dedicated to Soma?
(A) Seventh Circle
(B) Eighth circle
(C) Ninth Circle
(D) Tenth Circle
Correct Answer : C
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