500 Best Ancient History of India MCQs
Q121). Megasthenes was succeeded as ambassador by
a).Darius
b).Demetrius
c).Deimachos
d).Philip
Correct Answer:
Deimachos
Explanation:
Q122). The author of the “The Peri plus of the Erythraean Sea’ was a :
a).Historian
b).Poet
c).Sailor
d).Musician
Correct Answer:
Sailor
Explanation:
Q123). During Karikala’s rule the important Chola port was
a).Calicut
b).Puhar
c).Korkai
d).Thondi
Correct Answer:
Puhar
Explanation:
Q124). The most famous Chera ruler was
a).Udiyanjeral
b).Nedunjeraladan
c).Senguttuvan
d).Sengannan
Correct Answer:
Senguttuvan
Explanation:
Q125). The most important source of our information on ancient India’s cultural history are:
a).archaeological excavations
b).antiquities and monuments
c).literature and epics
d).inscriptions and coins
Correct Answer:
literature and epics
Explanation:
Q126). The granary discovered at Harappa was located:
a).within the citadel at Mohenjodaro
b).in the “Lower town’
c).near the river Ravi
d).beside the western gate of the city
Correct Answer:
near the river Ravi
Explanation:
Q127). In his inscriptions Ashoka calls himself:
a).Devanampriya Priyadarshni king
b).Asoka Priyadarshi
c).Dhammasoka (Dharmasoka)
d).Daivaputra
Correct Answer:
Devanampriya Priyadarshni king
Explanation:
Q128). Which one of the following Harappan sites is NOT located in Gujarat?
a).Surkotada
b).Rangpur
c).Sutkagendor
d).Desalpur
Correct Answer:
Sutkagendor
Explanation: