• 1. 
    Which one of the following places was a mint centre of the Yaudheyas ?

  • Bayana
  • Rohtak
  • Bareilly
  • Mathura
  • 2. 
    Abhidhamma pitaka deals in which of the following?

  • members of great community
  • teachings of Buddha
  • moral code of conduct
  • matters of psychology and metaphysics
  • 3. 
    On the bank of which river, Mahavira attained Kaivalaya?

  • Niranjana
  • Rijupalika
  • Yamuna
  • Jamuna
  • 4. 
    Ancient Indraprastha was capital of which of the following Mahajanapada?

  • Kuru
  • Matsya
  • Panchal
  • Vajji
  • 5. 
    Which Ashokan inscription elaborates the policy of Dhamma?

  • Major rock edict IX
  • Major rock edict XI
  • Major rock edict XII
  • Major rock edict X
  • 6. 
    According to the later Vedic Era beliefs, which of the following Gods were elected democratically?

  • Prajapati
  • Adityas
  • Vasus
  • Ashvins
  • 7. 
    Who among the following was the ruler of Kanchi during the period of Samudragupta ?

  • Vishnugopa
  • Harshvardhan
  • Hastivarman
  • Kanishka
  • 8. 
    The temples at Belur, Halebidu and Somnathpura are supreme examples of which among the following types of Temple Architecture?

  • Nagara
  • Dravida
  • Gadag
  • Vesara
  • 9. 
    Konark Temples are related to which of the following dynasties ?

  • Ganga
  • Pallavas
  • Chandelas
  • Cholas
  • 10. 
    Which among the following is Not Correctly matched?

  • Maurya Empire – Chandragupta Maurya
  • Shunga Dynasty – Pushyamitra Shunga
  • Satvahana Dynasty – Gautamiputra satkarni
  • All are correct
  • 11. 
    Which of the following took the title of Vikramaditya?

  • Chandragupta I
  • Chandragupta II
  • Ramagupta
  • Samudragupta
  • 12. 
    The Asirgadh Inscription in Nimar district of Madhya Pradesh describes the victory of which of the following kings?

  • Sarvavarmana
  • Advaita Varmana
  • Grahavarmana
  • Avanti Varmana
  • 13. 
    Which of the following kings ruled Kanauj after Arjuna?

  • Only 1
  • Only 2 & 3
  • Only 3
  • 1, 2 & 3
  • 14. 
    Which of the following Pala ruler appointed Viradeva as the head of Nalanda Monastery?

  • Gopala
  • Ramapala
  • Devapala
  • Dharmapala
  • 15. 
    During the reign of which of the following kings the Rashtrakuta empire became a pan-Indian power?

  • Dhruva
  • Dantidurga
  • Krishna I
  • Govind II
  • 16. 
    Which of the following succeeded Vikramaditya VI?

  • Somesvara I
  • Somesvara II
  • Somesvara III
  • None of the above
  • 17. 
    Which of the following kings succeeded Nandivarman II?

  • Nandivarman III
  • Virakurcha
  • Dantivarman
  • Aparajita
  • 18. 
    The Chola empire ruled during which of the following periods?

  • c. 830 – 1000 CE
  • c. 840 – 1100 CE
  • c. 850 – 1150 CE
  • c. 850 – 1200 CE
  • 19. 
    Which of the following Chola King assumed the title of Gangaikondachola?

  • Rajendra I
  • Rajadhiraja
  • Rajendra II
  • Virarajendra
  • 20. 
    The book ‘Natural History’ was written by which of the following?

  • Pliny
  • Herodotus
  • Strabo
  • None of the above
  • 21. 
    Ashvaghosha, who has written the marvelous work “Buddhacharita” was a court poet of which among the following kings?

  • Ashoka
  • Kanishka
  • Samudra gupta
  • Ajatshatru
  • 22. 
    Chandella Kings are related to which of the following temples?

  • Khajuraho
  • Hampi
  • Mahabalipuram
  • Ajanta
  • 23. 
    Who among the following is considered to organize a confederacy of 10 tribes or Kings against Sudas?

  • Vashishta
  • Vishawamitra
  • Puru
  • Agatsya
  • 24. 
    Kavi Vatsal was a title assumed by a king belonging to which of the following dynasties?

  • Pushyabhuti
  • Pallava
  • Maurya
  • Satavahana
  • 25. 
    What is the number of Richas in Rigveda?

  • 1810
  • 731
  • 10580
  • 5839
  • 26. 
    Consider the following statements: 

  • 1 only
  • 2 only
  • Both 1 & 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • 27. 
    Sangam Literature is often divided into two type viz. Agam and Puram. Consider the following statements in this context:

  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 & 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • 28. 
    Which of the following is / are correct observations regarding the social and cultural conditions in the post-Gupta period?

  • Only 1 & 2
  • Only 1, 2 & 3
  • Only 1, 2 & 4
  • 1, 2, 3 & 4
  • 29. 
    Who among the following was not a ruler of Rashtrakuta dynasty?

  • Kirtivarman II
  • Dantidurga
  • Amoghavarsha-I
  • Govinda-II
  • 30. 
    Teri sites of Tamil Nadu are associated with which of the following periods?

  • Neolithic
  • Mesolithic
  • Paleolithic
  • Upper Paleolithic
  • 31. 
    The Cholas came to power after over throwing the authority of which of the following in South India?

  • Pandyas
  • Pallavas
  • Cheras
  • Chalukyas
  • 32. 
    Which of the following kings was also known as Pandita-Chola?

  • Virarajendra
  • Rajadhiraja
  • Athirajendra
  • Rajendra I
  • 33. 
    In the Chola administration which of the following was referred to as ko, perumal or perumal adigal?

  • King
  • Ministers
  • Preist
  • Villagers
  • 34. 
    ‘Vellallas’ refers to which of the following?

  • Untouchables
  • Farming groups
  • Workers
  • Rich merchants
  • 35. 
    The use of agrahatta can be seen during which of the following periods?

  • Cheras
  • Cholas
  • Pandyas
  • Pallavas
  • 36. 
    Which of the following is also known as the Red or Good Chera?

  • Udiyanjeral
  • Nedunjeral Adan
  • Senguttuvan
  • Kudakko Ilanjeral Irumporai
  • 37. 
    Which of the following were the most prominent ports on the eastern coast of India during Sangam period?

  • Only 1
  • Only 1 & 2
  • Only 1 & 3
  • 1, 2 & 3
  • 38. 
    Which of the following is the largest Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization site?

  • Harappa
  • Mohen-jo Dero
  • Rakhigarhi
  • Mehrgarh
  • 39. 
    Who assumed the title of ‘Gangaikondachola’?

  • Vijjayalay Chola
  • Rajendra Chola I
  • Rajadhiraja Chola
  • Rajaraja Chola I
  • 40. 
    Who is the exponent of a Vaisheshika Darshan?

  • Patanjali
  • Kanad
  • Kapil
  • Akshapad Gautam
  • 41. 
    Various edicts of Asoka mention:

  • Only 1, 2 & 3
  • Only 2, 3 & 4
  • Only 1, 2 & 4
  • 1, 2, 3 & 4
  • 42. 
    With reference to the Rig-Vedic era, which among the following statements is / are correct?

  • Only 1 is correct
  • Only 2 is correct
  • Both 1 & 2 are correct
  • Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
  • 43. 
    Consider the following statements:

  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 & 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • 44. 
    Consider the following statements about Sangam period:

  • 1 Only
  • 2 Only
  • Both 1 & 2
  • Neither 1 nor 2
  • 45. 
    Consider the following observations about the inscriptions of Asoka:

  • Only 1 is correct
  • Only 1 & 2 are correct
  • Only 2 & 3 are correct
  • Only 2 is correct
  • 46. 
    Which of the following is true about ‘Avesta’?

  • It is an Indian text
  • It is an Iranian text
  • It is a Chinese text
  • It is an European text
  • 47. 
    Which of the following refers to Vajapeya?

  • It means unquestioned control over an area in which the royal horse ran uninterrupted
  • It is a royal consecration and conferred supreme power on the king
  • It was a chariot race in which royal chariot was made to win against all kinsmen
  • All of the above
  • 48. 
    The first Buddhist council was held under the patronage of which of the following kings?

  • Ajatshatru
  • Kanishka
  • Ashoka
  • Vasumitra
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