1.

Consider the following statement about the Indus

Valley Civilization?I.
Indus

Valley

Barley has been found from one of

Civilization

sitesII.

People

of

Indus

Valley

Civilization used to put on the bangles.III. People of Indus Valley

Civilization used to trade with other countriesWhich of above
statement is/ are true about the Indus Valley Civilization?A.I
OnlyB.II OnlyC.I , II and IIID.III OnlyAns: C
2.Which of following statement is incorrect about the
Indus Valley Civilization?A.People of Indus Valley Civilization
used to practice agriculture B.No site of this civilization has
been found in Haryana region.C.Oxen, Buffaloes and goats were
domesticated animals in Indus Valley Civilization. D.All of the
aboveAns: B
3.Which one was the biggest industrial site of Harappa
Civilization?A.ChahnudaroB.RoparC.LothalD.DholaviraAns:

4.Which of following statement is correct about the First

Buddhist

Council?A.First Buddhist Council of held in

Pataliputra B.First Buddhist Council was held in Rajgriha and

patronized by Ajatasatru C.First Buddhist Council was held in
Kashmir and patronized by Kanishka D.First Buddhist Council
was held in Kashmir and patronized

by AjatasatruAns: B

5.Which of following statement is correct about the

spread of Jainism?A.Both Men and women were admitted to
spread Jainism B.Only Men were allowed to spread the Jain
religionC.Only Women were allowed to spread the Jain religion
D.It was successful

in attracting the huge massesAns: A

6.Consider the statements about the BuddhismI. Earlier

women were not allowed in spread of Buddhism but later on
they were allowedII.People were admitted to Buddhism without

any

caste

consideration

III.Buddhism

was

liberal

and

democratic Which of above statement is/are true about the

Buddhism?A.I OnlyB.II onlyC.I and II D.I, II and IIIAns: D
7.Which inscription of Ashoka gives an account of
Kalinga War ? A.Jaugada Rock Inscription B.Dhauli Rock
Inscription C.Rummindei Pillar Inscription D.Shahbajgarhi Rock
Edict Ans: D8.To whom Asoka donated in the region of
Barabar

Hill?A.BuddhistsB.AjivikasC.JainsD.None of the

above Ans: B9.Who was the priest of the Bharatas in the

battle of Ten Kings in Vedic Age?A.VisvamitraB.Vasishtha
C.AtriD.All of the aboveAns. B
10. Which of following statement is/are correct about
the Hsuan Tsang ?A.He was Chinese PilgrimB.He visited
during the reign of HarshaC.He came to study in Buddhist
Nalanda University D.All of the aboveAn. D
1.

Which one of following indus valley site is located in

the Pakistan?
A.

Rangpur

B.

Banwali

C.

Kuntasi

D.

None of the above

Ans. C
2.

Consider following statements about the social

system of Indus Valley Civilization:

I.

There was no caste system in Indus Valley Civilization but

society was divided based on the occupation and work

II.

There was caste system in Indus Valley Civilization and

society was divided based on the caste.

III.

Society was Matriarchal

Which of above statement is / are correct?

A.

I. Only

B.

II and III

C.

III Only

D.

I and III

Ans. D
3.

Anuloma was a type of marriage during the Vedic

age, Which one of following statement correctly

explains Anuloma ?
A.

Marriage which was arranged and conducted under the

supervision of elders
B.

Marriage between Upper caste man and lower caste

woman
C.

Marriage where man came from lower caste and women

from upper caste

D.

None of the above

Ans. B
4.

Which one of following Upanishadas speaks about

the Parvati?
A.

Mundaka Upanishad

B.

Eso Upanishad

C.

Keno Upanishad

D.

Katho Upanishad

Ans. C

5.

What is the meaning of Stupa?

A.

Stupa is worshipping place which is made on the relics of

Buddha
B.

This is resting place for Buddhist monks

C.

This is a palace of spiritual head of Buddhist religion

D.

None of the above

Ans. A
6.

Which one of following is oldest Stupa?

A.

Pipriwaha Stupa in Lumbini

B.

Sanchi Stupa

C.

Borobudar Stupa in Java

D.

None of the above

Ans. A
7.

What is the meaning of Kaivalya in Jainism?

A.

Supreme or highest knowledge

B.

Lack of supreme knowledge

C.

Non-Possession

D.

Non-Violence

Ans. A
8.

Rumandei Inscription of Ashoka talks about:

A.

Ashoka faith in Buddhism

B.

Religion tolerance of Ashoka

C.

Land grants and tax concession to Monasteries

D.

None of the above

Ans. C

9.

Consider the following statements about the

Buddhism:
I.

Kurmargupta established Nalanda University

II.

Establishment of rule of slave dynasty led to the decline of

Buddhism
III.

Buddhism moved towards the Nepal due to lack of security

in India
Which of above statement is/ are correct?
A.

II and III

B.

III Only

C.

I Only

D.

I, II and III

Ans. D
10.

Consider the following statement with reference of

Jain Architecture:
I.

Jain started cave temple architecture

II.

Dilwara Jain temple is located in Mt. Abu

III.

No Jain cave temple is located in Kumargiri in Kalinga

Which of above statement is/are correct ?

A.

I and II

B.

I Only

C.

II Only

D.

III only

Ans . A
1.

In Sanskrit dramas, written during the Gupta period,

women and Sudras spoke

a.

Sanskritb.

Prakritc.

Palid.

SauraseniAns:

Explanation: In Sanskrit plays, written during the Gupta

period, women and Sudras spoke Prakrit whereas the males of
upper three Varnas spoke Sanskrit language.2.

Consider the

following statements
1.

Vikram Era started in 78 AD.2.

Saka Era started in 58 BC.

Which of the above statements are correct?

a.

1 onlyb.

2 onlyc.

Bothd.

None

Ans: d
Explanation: Vikram Era started in 58 BC whereas Saka Era
started in 78 AD.
3.

The name by which Ashoka is generally referred to in his

inscriptions is
a.

Chakravartib.

Dharmadevac.

Dharmakirtid.

Priyadasi

Ans: d
Explanation: Ashoka is generally referred to as Priyadasi and
Devanampriya in his inscriptions.
4.

The concept of Anuvrata was advocated by

a.

Mahayana Buddhismb.

d.

Lokayukta School

Hinayana Buddhismc.

Jainism

Ans: c
Explanation: The five cardinal principles of Jainism, if followed
by a monk, is called Mahavrata and if observed by a lay
follower, then it is called Anuvrata.
5.
1.

Consider the following statements

Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment2.

Indifference to the authorities of the Vedas3.

efficacy of rituals4.

Denial of

Non-injury to animal life

Which of the above were common to both Buddhism and

Jainism?

a.

1, 2, 3 and 4b.

2, 3 and 4c.

1, 3 and 4d.

1 and 2

Ans: b
Explanation:

Buddhism

advocated

middle

path

that

is

avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment. On the

other hand Jainism advocated extreme penance and asceticism.
6.

Which of the following statement regarding Ashokan stone

pillars is incorrect?
a.

These are highly polishedb.

These are monolithicc.

shaft of pillars is tapering in shape d.

The

These are part of

architectural structures
Ans: d
Explanation: Ashokan stone pillars are stand-alone structures.
They are not part of any architectural structures. They were
built to spread message of Ashoka to the people.
7.

In ancient India the name of Varahamihira was associated

with
a.

Mathematicsb.

Astronomyc.

Drama d.

Medicine

Ans: b
Explanation: Varahamihira was a famous astronomer.
8.

Chalukyas had their capital at

a.

Badamib.

Panamalaic.

Khajurahod.

Deogarh

Ans: a
Explanation: The Chalukya dynasty ruled large parts of
southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th
centuries. Their capital was Badami.
9.

The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is

mentioned in the
a.

Chhandogyopanishadb.

Kathopanishedd.

Kenopanishad

Mundakopanishedc.

Ans: c
Explanation: The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and
Yama is mentioned in the Kathopanishad.
10.

Which of the following dynasties was ruling over North

India at the time of Alexanders invasion?

a.

Nandab.

Mauryac.

Sungad.

Kanva

Ans: a
Explanation: North India was ruled by Nanda dynasty when
Alexander invaded India.