500 Best Ancient History of India MCQs
Top 500 MCQs on Ancient History of India
Q1). Who among the following is the author of oldest surviving Prakrit grammar Prākrita Prakāśa?
a).Pingala
b).Yaska
c).Vararuchi
d).Shaunaka
Correct Answer:
Vararuchi
Explanation:
Q2). The conversation between Nagasena and Menander-I related to Buddhism is recorded in which book?
a).Milindapanho
b).Panhomenanda
c).Nagapanho
d).Menandapanho
Correct Answer:
Milindapanho
Explanation:
Q3). The governors called Strategos were introduced by __?
a).Sakas
b).Indo-Greeks
c).Kushanas
d).Bactrians
Correct Answer:
Indo-Greeks
Explanation:
Q4). By whom Pallava King Mahendravarman-I got defeated?
a).Pulakesin II
b).Vikramaditya II
c).Yajnavarman
d).Pulakesin I
Correct Answer:
Pulakesin II
Explanation:
Q5). Which among the following rulers is often described as ‘the first empire builder of Indian History’?
a).Dhanananda
b).Mahapadmananda
c).Bimbisara
d).Chandragupta Maurya
Correct Answer:
Mahapadmananda
Explanation:
Q6). Among all the pillar edicts of Ashoka, which one is the longest one?
a).7th pillar edict
b).6th pillar edict
c).5th pillar edict
d).3rd pillar edict
Correct Answer:
7th pillar edict
Explanation:
Q7). In which of the following Vedas, the priest is Brahma?
a).Sam Veda
b).Yajur Veda
c).Rig Veda
d).Atharva Veda
Correct Answer:
Atharva Veda
Explanation:
Q8). At which among the following sites, first evidence of cultivation of cotton has been found?
a).Piklihal
b).Hathonora
c).Mehrgarh
d).Ghaligai
Correct Answer:
Mehrgarh
Explanation: