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Practice 40 Ancient Indian History questions with detailed answers and explanations. Free MCQs, PYQs, and mock test questions for NEET, JEE, GATE, SSC and more.

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All Ancient Indian History Questions(1–40 of 40)

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Q1hardmcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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Which of the following metal traces were found in chemical analyses of both Omani copper and Harappan artefacts suggesting a common origin?
Q2mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Exam2026
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The location of 'Dhamek Stupa' is:
Q3mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Exam2026
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Who among the following Kushana kings was the founder of the Kushana dynasty?
Q4easymcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exam2026
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The Harappan Civilization is also known by which other name?
Q5mediummcqHistorySSC GD2026
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The Chola Empire of the South emerged in the:
Q6mediummcqGeneral AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
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Which of the following statements about the Kushana dynasty is INCORRECT?
Q7mediummcqHistorySSC GD2026
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The reign of the ________ dynasty has been described as the golden age of Indian civilization.
Q8mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeMock Test2026
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The ancient Sanskrit treatise "Ashtadhyayi" was authored by:
Q9mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
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Which of the following ambassadors was sent by Seleucus I Nicator to the court of Chandragupta Maurya?
Q10mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
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The Sailendra kings, who had close contact with Indian rulers, were followers of which of the following religions?
Q11mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessSSC CPO 20242026
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Kathasaritsagara, a literary work, was originally composed in which of the following languages?
Q12mediummcqGeneral AwarenessStaff Selection Commission2026
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Barabar Cave, famously known for depicting Ashokas' inscription, is situated at _____________
Q13easymcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
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__________ wrote the first Sanskrit grammar book named 'Ashtadhyayi'.
Q14mediummcqGeneral StudiesCompetitive Exam2026
Kalidasa was a famous poet in the court of ________.
Q15mediummcqGeneral KnowledgeCompetitive Exam2026
The Arthashastra is attributed to __________.
Q16mediummcqHistoryCompetitive Exams2026
Ashoka sent his son Mahendra to which of the following neighbouring countries to propagate Buddhism in ancient India?
Q17mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
In which Harappan site was a paved bathroom found?
Q18mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC CGL2026
Thaneswar where the Vardhana dynasty ruled around the present-day state of ________.
Q19mediummcqHistoryPractice Test2026
What was the name of Siddhartha Gautama's wife before he became the Buddha?
Q20mediummcqHistoryCompetitive Exam2026
Which of the following is the earliest literary record of Indian culture?
Q21easymcqGeneral StudiesAdda2472026
The book Vinaya Pitaka is related to:
Q22mediummcqHistory and CultureStaff Selection Commission2026
What was the name of the first dynasty that ruled over Magadh kingdom?
Q23mediummcqHistoryPrepp2026
How many Mandalas were in Rig Vedic Samhita?
Q24mediummcqHistoryIndian Polity & History Quiz2026
Which of the following kings took the title of 'Dakshinapatheshvara' (lord of the south) after defeating Harshvardhan?
Q25mediummcqHistoryIndian Competitive Exams2026
During the reign of which of the Pallava kings was the shore temple at Mahabalipuram built?
Q26mediummcqHistoryIndian Competitive Exams2026
Who among the following rulers was defeated in the battle for Pataliputra by Chandragupta Maurya?
Q27mediummcqIndian HistoryGeneral Knowledge Competitive Exams2026
How many Mahajanapadas were there during the age of Buddha?
Q28mediummcqHistoryStaff Selection Commission2026
Temple architecture in South India attained its climax under the rule of the __________.
Q29mediummcqHistoryCompetitive Exams2026
The Chinese Buddhist pilgrim Fa Hien visited India during the reign of which of the following Gupta emperors?
Q30mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessPrepp2026
Who among the following envoys was sent by Seleucus I to the court of Chandragupta Maurya?
Q31mediummcqGeneral Knowledge and General AwarenessCompetitive Exam2026
The Shailendra kings who had close contacts with the Indian rulers were followers of which of the following religions?
Q32mediummcqGeneral AwarenessIndian Competitive Exam2026
The Iranian ruler Darius penetrated into north-west India in ______ and annexed Punjab, west of the Indus, and Sindh.
Q33mediummcqGeneral AwarenessIndian Competitive Exam2026
'Prayaga Prashasti' was composed by Harisena in:
Q34mediummcqGeneral AwarenessGovernment Exams2026
Who among the following succeeded Dantidurga of the Rashtrakuta Kingdom?
Q35mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Combined Graduate Level Exam2026
Which of the following rulers is considered as the greatest king of Satavahana dynasty and is described as the destroyer of the Sakas, Yavanas and Pahlavas?
Q36mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Combined Graduate Level Exam2026
The Great Bath was found in:
Q37hardmcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
How many Tirthas are mentioned in Kautilya's 'Arthashastra'?
Q38easymcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
Which of the following Harappan sites is NOT located in present-day Pakistan?
Q39mediummcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
Which of the following archaeological sites is located in Uttar Pradesh?
Q40easymcqGeneral AwarenessSSC Selection Post 2021 Matriculation Level2026
Which of the following Harappan sites is located in Afghanistan?

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