The ancient history of India is important for students preparing for competitive exams like UPSC and SSC. In this article, we have compiled a quiz, which is multiple-choice questions. We have included the Ancient history of India so that you can keep a check on your preparation.
a) Religious cities
b) Unplanned cities
c) Planned cities
d) Merchant cities
a) 367 A.D.
b) 305 A.D.
c) 307 A.D
d) 319 A.D.
Solution 2: (d) 319 A.D. The reign of Chandragupta-I started in 319 A.D. till 335/336 CE.
a) Mughal empire
b) Maurya empire
c) Maratha empire
d) Kushan empire
Solution 3: (b) Maurya empire. The largest empire of India was the Maurya empire. It was spread up to 50,00,000 Kilometres up to 250 BC.
a) Samudragupta
b) Chandragupta-I
c) Vishnugupta
d) Sri Gupta
Solution 4: (d) Sri Gupta. From 240 AD to 280 AD, Sri Gupta founded the Gupta dynasty. He was the Maharaja of the Gupta dynasty. The successors of the Gupta dynasty were, Chandragupta, Samudragupta, and Vishnugupta.
a) China Civilization
b) Indus valley civilization
c) Mesopotamian civilization
d) Egypt civilization
Solution 5: (a) Indus valley civilization. The world’s largest civilization is the Indus valley civilization which was spread over 1260,000 sq. Km. The 8000 old civilization was also known as the Harrapan civilization.
a) 3
b) 4
c) 8
d) 2
Solution 6: (a) 3. The History of India is divided into 3 parts. Ancient India History, Mediaeval Indian history, and modern Indian history.
a) Ancient history
b) Mediaeval history
c) Modern Indian history
d) None of these
Solution 7: (c) Modern Indian history. Modern Indian history marks the Independence of India. 1857, marks the first war of Indian Independence.
a) Animal seal
b) Pashupati seal
c) Long seal M-1271
d) All of the above
Solution 8: (b) Pashupati seal. The Archaeologist found the Pashupati seal and thousands of similar seals were found in the Harappan cities. The Pashupati seal was found in Mohenjo-Daro. The seal is a figure seated cross-legged in the center with animals around.
a) Making weapons
b) Agriculture
c) Trading (buying and selling goods)
d) All of the above
Solution 9: (b) Agriculture. Indus valley civilization was an agricultural-based civilization. Agriculture was the major income.
a) Law books
b)Vedas
c)Puranas
d)Upanishads
Solution 10: (d) Upanishads. The Upanishads are a collection of the written text of religious teachings and philosophy.
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