GK Questions: Ancient Indian History Quiz Questions (MCQs)

Ancient Indian History Quiz Questions (MCQs)

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.

1. What type of cities were Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?

a) Religious cities

b) Unplanned cities

c) Planned cities

d) Merchant cities

2. The reign of Chandragupta-I started in the year-

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.

3. Which was the largest empire in India?

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.

4. Who is the founder of the Gupta dynasty?

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.

5. Which is the largest civilization in the world?

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.

6. In how many parts the history of India is divided?

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.

7. Which period of history marks the Independence of India

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.

8. Which is the most famous seal found from the Harrapan civilization?

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.

9. What was the major economic source of the Indus valley civilization?

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.

10. What is the source of Hindu Philosophy?

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.