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All Ancient India Questions(1–39 of 39)

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Q1mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
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How many Mandalas are there in the Rigveda?
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Rajendra I was the son of which of the following Chola kings?
Q3mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeSSC CGL2026
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Ajatashatru was the son of ______.
Q4mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
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Which King founded the Vikramasila University?
Q5mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
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The most famous Indo-Greek ruler of India was:
Q6mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
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The decline of the Nandas at the hands of Kautilya and Chandragupta Maurya has been vividly portrayed in the Sanskrit play:
Q7mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Examination2026
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Which of the below mentioned Indo-Greek rulers issued coins bearing the figures of Krishna and Balarama?
Q8mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Examination2026
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Homage was paid to Thiruvalluvar. Who was he? Why is he famous for?
Q9mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Examination2026
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Which one of the following animals is not depicted on the Harappan seals?
Q10mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Examination2026
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Which among the following Gupta rulers is credited with successfully defeating the invading Hunas?
Q11mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Examination2026
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In which ancient Scripture was the phrase “Tamaso Ma Jyotirgamaya” originally mentioned?
Q12mediummcqHistoryMock Test2026
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Kosala was linked to which other kingdom through matrimonial ties during the time of Prasenajit?
Q13mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Examination2026
Who among the following was the Greek king of Syria mentioned in Ashokan edicts?
Q14mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
In the court of Chandragupta Maurya, Megasthenes was an ambassador of who among the following Greek kings?
Q15mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
Who built the famous Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar?
Q16mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
Who among the following court poets of Samudragupta, wrote poetic appreciations for him during the Gupta period?
Q17mediummcqHistoryCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
Vikramsila Bihara was founded by
Q18mediummcqHistoryCompetitive Exam Practice Paper2026
Who is the author of Allahabad Pillar Inscription?
Q19mediummcqGeneral StudiesAncient Indian Administration2026
What were villages granted to Brahmins and inhabited by Brahmins known as?
Q20mediummcqGeneral StudiesIndian Competitive Exams2026
Ancient Indian Geography hinges on
Q21mediummcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exams2026
Who was the author of Rajtarangini?
Q22mediummcqHistoryIndian Competitive Exams2026
Which Indian geographer had given information about Solar and Lunar eclipses?
Q23mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Examination2026
Who among the following historical accounts stated that there was no slavery in India?
Q24mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Examination2026
Arrange the given list of foreign travellers in the correct chronological order:
(a) Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)
(b) I-tsing (Itsing)
(c) Fa-Hien (Fa Tsien)
(d) Megasthenes
Q25mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Examination2026
The first sermon delivered by Gautama Buddha at Sarnath is historically called:
Q26mediummcqIndian HistoryCompetitive Examination2026
Who is the composer of the Allahabad Prasasti?
Q27mediummcqArt and CultureCompetitive Exam2026
Which of the following is NOT a composition by the legendry Sanskrit poet and dramatist Kalidasa?
Q28mediummcqGeneral KnowledgePrepp2026
Dantivarman or Dantidurga was the founder of which of the following dynasties?
Q29mediummcqHistoryIndian Competitive Exams2026
In which state is Vishwa Mitra Ka Tila situated?
Q30mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exams2026
Which of the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization is NOT true?
Q31mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeIndian Competitive Exams2026
The book Vinaya Pitaka is related to:
Q32mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
Kathasaritsagara, a famous literary work, was originally composed in which of the following languages?
Q33mediummcqHistorySSC CGL2026
Ashoka was an emperor of the ________ Dynasty.
Q34mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
Chanakya was the chief advisor of ________.
Q35mediummcqGeneral Awareness@NUM: 26SSC CGL2026
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi is in ________.
Q36mediummcqHistoryUP Police Constable2026
In which city was the third Buddhist Council held?
Q37mediummcqHistoryUP Police Constable2026
The Lion Capital of Ashoka, which has been adopted as the National Emblem by the Government of India, is preserved in the______________ museum.
Q38mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
Kalinga is present-day coastal _______.
Q39mediummcqHistoryCompetitive Exam2026
Who among the following scholars is credited with deciphering the ‘Kharosthi’ script?

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