Indian History MCQ Set-29

Ancient Indian History MCQ for SSC, UPSC , NDA, State PSC, Railway recruitment examinations, Police recruitment examinations and related government job recruitments examinations by the state governments and the union government of India.

Q.1 During reign of Harsha, the Kannauj assembly was held to publicise the doctrines of which of the following sects?

A. Mahayana

B. Theravada

C. Hinayana

D. Vajrayana

Answer: A. Mahayana

Q.2 Mathura, the famous city was the capital of which ancient Mahajanapada?

A. Sursena

B. Kuru

C. Panchal

D. Kasi

Answer: A. Sursena

Q.3 In reference to Indian Philosophy, who is the founder of Sankhya Darshana?

A. Kapila

B. Patanjali

C. Shankarcharya

D. None of these

Answer: A. Kapila

Q.4 Which of the following Indian native led the excavation of the Indus Valley site at Harappa?

A. R. D. Banerjee

B. Daya Ram Sahini

C. R. S. Bisth

D. None of these

Answer: B. Daya Ram Sahini

Q.5 The Vedic name “Purushni” refers to which of the following river?

A. Saraswati

B. Ganga

C. Ravi

D. Brahmaputra

Q.6 Which among the following rock edict gives information about Asoka’s conversion to Buddhism?

A. Bhabru rock edict

B. Kalinga rock edict

C. Allahabad rock edict

D. None of these

Answer: A. Bhanru rock edict

Q.7 Which of the following river is not mentioned at the Rig Veda?

A. Chenab

B. Gomati

C. Indus

D. Brahmaputra

Answer: D. Brahmaputra

Q.8 Which of the following was the most widely used method of cremation of the Indus people?

A. Burning

B. Burial

C. Throwing into river

D. None of these

Answer: B. Burial

Q.9 With reference to the Sangam Period Revenue Administration System, “Iravu” refers to:

A. Forced gifts

B. Land tax

C. Custom duties

D. Jewllery

Answer: A. Forced gifts

Q.10 Who among the following introduced the Shaka era?

A. Ashoka

B. Kanishka

C. Bindusara

D. Chandragupta

Answer: B. Kanishka

Note: Saka era began when Kushana emperor Kanishka was accessed to the throne in 78 AD.

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