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Q1. The terms 'vrihi' 'tandula' and 'Sali' in the vedic texts refer to......
Q2. At Kumrahar (now Patna) excavations have revealed......
Q3. The Buddhist monument 'Stupa' was raised.... A. At places connected with Buddha's life. B.as objects of devotion by Buddhist monasteries. C.over relics of celebrated members of the Sangha. D.over Buddha's relics.
Q4. Which of the following Kings was described as a "monk in a King's garb"?
Q5. Following are the revenue systems during the Mauryan rule. Which one of them was collected only by cash?
Q6. By which of the following ways, the early Magadha kings attained their stability? A)Conquering the Angadh capital - Champa B)Expanding their frontier up to Gandhara C)Capturing the iron mines of Avanti D)Incorporating the neighbouring kingdoms through war and alliance E)Shifting the capital to Pataliputra
Q7. Which of the following terms used to denote cities in ancient literatures?
Q8. Among the following Magadh rulers which one was a contemporary of Buddha?
Q9. One of the following kingdoms did not surround the Magadha Kingdom. Findout?
Q10. Jains produced their first icon in the form of the 'sarvatobhadrika'image (four standing Jinas back to back) and the 'ayagapatas' or votive tablets at.....
Q11. Indian temple architecture has been classified into three orders as: Nagara, Dravida and Vesara, by the ancient texts. Identify the wrongly matched temple based on these three orders?
Q12. The importance of Nagarjunakonda stupa is because of the beautiful panels which illustrate episodes from the life of the Buddha. Which of the following is NOT the most characteristic of the scenes depicted?
Q13. Who was the guide during the excavation work of Kalibangan, Rajasthan in the 1960s?
Q14. South of the Deccan Plateau in the Sangam Age, three kingdoms arose. Which is not the one to arise?
Q15. Our information regarding Alexander's invasion is derived from the account left by three of the following. Pick the odd man out?
Q16. Which of the following Kings were the first to issue coins bearing their names?
Q17. Arrange the different Sanskrit drama writers in an ascending chronological order: A.Bhasa; B.Asvagosha; C.Bhavabhuti and D.Kalidasa
Q18. "Goghna" in the Vedic period refers to....?
Q19. Which of the following developments cannot be ascribed to the later vedic period?
Q20. With reference to Ryotwari settlement, consider the following statements: (1) The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government (2) The Government gave pattas to the Ryots (3) The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
Q21. At which of the following places, has a major Rock Edicts of Ashoka been found? Barabar Allahabad Girnar Delhi
Q22. Export trade in the pre-Gupta age was mainly with......?
Q23. Alexander the Great invaded India in the year.....?
Q24. Elephanta rock cut temples are ascribed to.....?
Q25. Bana Bhatt the famous poet adorned the court of.....?
Q26. Nagarjuna was a famous......?
Q27. Mohenjodaro is situated in .....?
Q28. Lothal is located at?
Q29. King Harsha Vardhan was defeated by which king?
Q30. Harsha moved his capital from __________ to __________.
Q31. Pick the Odd one out of the following:
Q32. Excavatios of Indus valley have pushed the antiquity of Indian History to
Q33. Kanishka patronised which of the following most?
Q34. What practice was followed by the Harappan people to dispose off their dead?
Q35. What differentiates Harappan civilization from Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations?
Q36. Ashokan inscriptions were deciphered in_____________ by ______?
Q37. Among the following what was not known to the Harappan people?
Q38. The great granary of the Harappan civilisation has been found at?
Q39. To whose court was a Chinese embassy sent by T'ang Emperor?
Q40. Who reunited the large part of North India after the decline of the Guptas?
Q41. Which southern dynasty played an important role in the tripartite struggle?
Q42. Which of the following was the most important kingdom in Deccan and Central India, after the Mauryas?
Q43. When did Ashoka the Mauryan ruler begin to issue edicts?
Q44. The Uttiramerur inscriptions belong to which period of which king?
Q45. At which place excavations have taken place related to the Vedic age?
Q46. What was the purpose with which Sir William Webberbum and W S Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee?
Q47. Which of the following is the main source for the study of village government under the Cholas?
Q48. For which of the following the Chola age was very famous?
Q49. The most important consequence of the 'Dharmashastras' prohibiting Indians from making sea voyages and visiting foreign lands was that.........
Q50. Which city from the following became the important one under Harsha's rule?
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