Garuda was adopted as dynastic emblem after the imperial

Guptas by
[A] Rashtrakutas
[B] Western Chalukyas
[C] Shilaharas
[D] Chedis
Ans- A
Among the five monolithic rathas of Pallavas at Mahabalipuram,
the largest is
[A] Arjuna
[B] Bhima
[C] Dharmaraja
[D] Draupadi
Ans- C (Mahabalipuram temples)
In which of the following inscriptions Ashoka made his famous
declaration, All men are my children
[A] Minor Rock Edict (Ahraura)
[B] Pillar Edict VII
[C] Lumbini Pillar Edict
[D] Separate Kalinga Rock Edict I
Ans- D
Rulers of which of the following dynasties maintained diplomatic
relations with distant countries such as Syria in the West
[A] Maurya
[B] Gupta
[C] Pallava
[D] Chola
Ans- D
Which of the following Harappan towns is divided into three
parts?
[A] Kalibanga
[B] Lothal
[C] Chanhudaro
[D] Dholavira
Ans- D
Which among the following was a water tax for supply of water
for irrigation during the ancient India?
[A]Udaka bhaga
[B]Udbali
[C]Uparikara
[D]Udranga
Ans- A (It was levied on irrigation during the Maurya empire)

As per Asokas inscriptions, which among the following place was

declared tax free and proclaimed only 1/8th part as taxable?
[A]Kushinagar
[B]Lumbini
[C]Kathmandu
[D]Sarnath
Ans- B
The most commonly used coin, during the Mauryan period, was
A) Nishka
B) Karashapana
C) Suvarna
D) Kakini
Ans- B
Ajivika sect was founded by
A) Raghulabhadra
B) Upali
C) Makkhli Gosala
D) Anand
Ans- C
What were the two popular assemblies during the period of
Mauryas
A) Paura
B) Janapada
C) Paura and Janapada
D) Sabha and Samiti
Ans- C
The assembly which consists only representatives of the capital
during the Mauryas
A) Sabha
B) Paura
C) Janapada
D) Samiti
Ans- B
The currency which was in circulation during the period of
Mauryan empire was
A) Pisa
B) Rupee
C) Tanka
D) Pana
Ans- D
The minister who helped Ashoka in the war of succession with his
brother
A) Vishnugupta

B) Kautiya
C) Radhagupta
D) Simhagupta
Ans- C
The central point in Ashoka"s Dharma was
A) Loyalty to kings
B) Peace and non-violence
C) Respect to elders
D) Religious toleration
Ans- D
Ashoka in the 13th year of his coronation, appointed a special
type of officer who surveyed the land, kept records and carried
out justice. These officers were called
A) Amatyas
B) Samahartas
C) Rajukas
D) Chalukyas
Ans- B
The only inscribed stone portrait of Emperor Ashoka has been
found at
A) Sanchi
B) Amaravati
C) Kanaganahalli
D) Ajanta
Ans- C
The royal symbol of Guptas was
A) Garuda
B) Tiger
C) Nandi
D) Cow
Ans- A
Guptas period was a high water mark for
A) Religion
B) Agriculture
C) Administration
D) Sculpture
Ans- D
Who is considered the real founder of the Gupta Empire?
A) Chandragupta II
B) Chandragupta I
C) Samudragupta
D) Srigupta
Ans- B

What is "Vishti" in the context of the rule of Gupta kings and their
successors?
A) Emergency tax
B) Share of the king in the land produce
C) Forced Labour
D) Tax levied by local chiefs
Ans- C
Rock cut caves of Gupta age are found at
A) Udayagiri
B) Nagarjuna hills
C) Barabar Hills
D) Undavalii
Ans- A
Among the precious stones, the most extensive foreign trade
during the Gupta age was that of
A) Diamonds
B) Ruby
C) Pearl
D) Sapphire
Ans- C
What is the king name defeated by Chandragupta II and Took the
title Vikramaditya
A) Rudrasimha III
B) Rudrasimha II
C) Rudrasimha I
D) Rudrasimha IV
Ans- A
The gold coins issued during the reign of Chandragupta
Vikramaditya were known as
A) Dinara
B) Couch
C) Archer
D) Chhatra
Ans- A
Who was the first gupta ruler to issue silver coins
A) Chandra Gupta I
B) Chandra Gupta II
C) Skanda Gupta
D) Samudra Gupta
Ans- B
Which was the second capital of Chandragupta Vikramaditya?
A) Patliputra
B) Delhi

C) Agra
D) Ujjain
Ans- D
Which city Chandragupta I got in dowry by marryin, Lichhavi
princess?
A) Delhi
B) Agra
C) lucknow
D) Patliputra
Ans- D
What is the name given to Samudragupta for his excellent talent
in art and music?
A) SamudraMahakaviraja
B) Kaviraja
C) Samudrakaviraja
D) Mahakaviraja
Ans- B
The king of Cylone sent an ambassador to Gupta ruler and sought
permission to build Buddhist Monastry at Bodh Gaya
A) Chandragupta I
B) Chandragupta II
C) Kumargupta I
D) Samudragupta
Ans- D
Who erected an iron pillar, today visible at the Qutb complex
A) Skandgupta
B) Buddhagupta
C) Kumargupta I
D) Vishnugupta
Ans- C
Who established Nalanda University?
A) Skandgupta
B) Buddhagupta
C) Vishnugupta
D) Kumargupta I
Ans- D
The first Huns invasion took place during the period of
A) Srigupta
B) Kumaragupta I
C) Chandragupta II
D) Chandragupta I
Ans- B

Which among the following is not a correct pair?

a) Ellora Caves Rastrakuta Rulers
b) Mahabalipuram Pallava Rulers
c) Khajuraho Chandellas
d) Elephanta Caves Mauyra Era
Ans- D
Who was the first Indian ruler who had territory outside India?
a) Ashoka
b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Kanishka
d) Huvishka

Ans- C

Who was the last Hindu emperor of northern India?

a) Harsha
b) Pulakesin II
c) Rajyavardhana
d) Skandagupta

Ans- A

The traces of Janapadas and Mahajanpadas are found in___?

A. Vedic text
B. Buddha text
C. Jaina text
D. All the above

Ans- D
Which is the correct chronology of the excavation of the site in the
Indus civilization?
I. Mohenjo-Daro

II. Chanhudaro
III. Harappa
IV. Lothal
Select the correct code:
A. III, I, II & IV
B. I, III, II & IV
C. II, I, III & IV
D. III, IV, II & I
Ans- A
In the Vedic age, who was the head of Grama?
A. Kulapa
B. Gramini
C. Vispati
D. Gopati
Ans- B
Who were the immediate successors of the Mauryas in Magadha?
A. Pandyas
B. Sungas
C. Kushanas
D. Satvahanas
Ans- B
The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli in Delhi is believed to record the achievements of
A. Ashoka
B. Chandragupta Maurya
C. Samudragupta
D. Chandragupta II

Ans- D
Who among the following Kushan Emperors was the first to introduce the gold coinage in
India?
A. Vima Kadphises
B. Vima Taktu
C. Vasishka
D. Kujula Kadphises

Ans- A
Which type of pottery was most popular with the Later Vedic people?
A. Black-slipped Ware

B. Black and Red Ware

C. Painted Grey Ware
D. Red Ware

Ans- D
Which of the doctrines of Jainism was added by Mahavira?
A. Do not speak a lie.
B. Observe continence.
C. Do not commit violence.
D. Do not steal.

Ans- B
Which was probably the most popular assembly in which even women enjoyed an equal
status with men in the Early Vedic period?
A. Sabha
B. Samiti
C. Gana
D. Vidatha

Ans- D
Which of the all Harappan sites, which has the most impressive drainage system?
A. Harappa
B. Banawali
C. Dhaulavira
D. Mohenjodaro

Ans- A
The main focus of the Rigvedic culture was
A. Indo-Gangetic Valley
B. Punjab and Delhi region

C. Indus Valley
D. Region between the Swat and the Indus

Ans- C
Kailasha temple of Ellora was built by?
A. Krishna I
B. Krishna II
C. Ramakrishna I
D. Ramakrishna II

Ans- A