MCQ Questions on General Knowledge for Competitive Exams

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MCQ Questions on General Knowledge

General Knowledge Questions

Q.11 Which of the following is not an event in ancient Indian history in BC era?

[A] Foundation of the Indo-Greek empire

[B] Beginning of Vikram samvat Era

[C] Fourth Buddhist Council

[D] Hathigumpha inscription by Kharvela


Ans . C

Q.12 Which of the following was most probably the rst metal to be used in India?

[A] Iron

[B] Copper

[C] Gold

[D] Silver


Ans . B

Q.13 The Jorwe culture of ancient India has been named after site of the same name in which of the following states?

[A] Rajasthan

[B] Gujarat

[C] Karnataka

[D] Maharashtra


Ans . D

Q.14 Which of the following terms is not associated with a tool tradition of ancient India / World?

[A] Mousterian

[B] Acheulean

[C] Oldowan

[D] Grotian


Ans . D

Q.15 In stone age, the Microliths were most commonly found in which of the following ages?

[A] Paleolithic

[B] Mesolithic

[C] Neolithic

[D] Chalcolithic


Ans . B

Q.16 Which of the following is a correct statement about Indus Valley Civilization?

[A] Both Harappa and Mohejodero are is located on the banks of Indus River

[B] Both Chanhudaro and Kalibangan were located within the boundaries of present day Rajasthan.

[C] Both Surkotada and Dholavira are located in Katch of Gujarat

[D] Lothal site was located on bank of Narmada river


Ans . C

Q.17 Which of the following is not a correct statement about Buddhist Canonical literature?

[A] Abhidhamma Pitaka was compiled in third Buddhist Council

[B] Digha Nikaya is a part of the Sutta Pitaka

[C] Vinaya Pitaka primarily deals with monastic rules

for monks and nuns

[D] Sutta Pitaka deals with philosophy and psychology

and lays down methods for training the mind.


Ans . D

Q.18 Which of the following rulers were closely associated with Yuehzhi nomadic people?

[A] Shaka

[B] Kushana

[C] Pahalva

[D] None of them


Ans . B

Q.19 Which of the following ancient Indian sages did not make substantial contribution to the YOGĀCĀRA (Yogachara) philosophical tradition?

[A] Vasubandhu

[B] Dinnaga

[C] Dharmakirti

[D] Nagarjuna


Ans . D

Q.20 Vindhyashakti was founder of which of the following dynasties in ancient India?

[A] Vakataka

[B] Kakatiya

[C] Kalachuri

[D] Chalukyas of Badami


Ans . A

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