500 Best Ancient History of India MCQs
Q105). Which among the following Mudra is the gesture of Buddha as depicted in his first sermon?
a).Abhaya Mudra
b).Dhyana Mudra
c).Dharmachakra Mudra
d).Bhumisparsa Mudra
Correct Answer:
Dharmachakra Mudra
Explanation:
Q106). What were the crops raised by the Harappans?
I. Cotton
II. Wheat
III. Barley
IV. Peas
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a).I, II, III and IV
b).I, II and III
c).II, III and IV
d).II and III
Correct Answer:
I, II, III and IV
Explanation:
Q107). Which of the following statements about the Harappan people is incorrect?
a).The Harappans were phallus worshippers.
b).They worshipped gods in the form of human beings.
c).They placed their gods in temples.
d).They looked upon the earth as a fertility goddess.
Correct Answer:
They placed their gods in temples.
Explanation:
Q108). Which of the following statements about the Rigvedic Aryans is incorrect?
a).We do not find any trace of widow remarriage in the Rigvedic period.
b).We have some indications of polyandry in this period.
c).There are no examples of child marriage in this period.
d).The practice of levirate was known.
Correct Answer:
We do not find any trace of widow remarriage in the Rigvedic period.
Explanation:
Q109). Who among the following occupied the supreme position in the Later Vedic pantheon?
a).Indra
b).Prajapati
c).Agni
d).Varuna
Correct Answer:
Prajapati
Explanation:
Q110). 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
Correct Answer:
Red Ware
Explanation:
Q111). 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.
Correct Answer:
Observe continence.
Explanation:
Q112). Who is said to be responsible for the spread of Jainism in Karnataka?
a).Ajatashatru
b).Chandragupta Maurya
c).Bimbisara
d).Mahapadma Nanda
Correct Answer:
Chandragupta Maurya
Explanation: