Indian Ancient History GK MCQs


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Questions and Answers Type:MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions).
Main Topic:General Knowledge.
Sub-topic:Indian Ancient History.
Number of Questions:5 Questions with Answers.

Ancient Indian History MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) with answers for various state exams and UPSC civil services Exams. Learn and prepare Objective type Questions on Ancient Indian History.


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1. Which of the following statements with reference to "Rig Vedic society" is not correct?

  1. It was a patriarchal society.
  2. There was child marriage.
  3. Cattle breeding was the primary occupation.
  4. The people indulged in liquor called soma and sura.


Answer: (b) There was child marriage.

Solution: There was no child marriage, and the practice of Sati was absent.


2. The title "Napoleon of India" was given by V.A. Smith to whom-

  1. Vikramaditya.
  2. Chandragupta I.
  3. Samudragupta.
  4. Chandragupta Maurya.


Answer: (c) Samudragupta.

Solution: Samudragupta (335-375 AD) of the Gupta dynasty is known as the Napoleon of India. It is because of his great military conquests.


3. The inscription "Paharpur copper plate" was associated with-

  1. Buddhagupta.
  2. Chandragupta I.
  3. Samudragupta.
  4. Skandagupta.


Answer: (a) Buddhagupta.

Solution: Paharpur copper plate inscription talks about the reign of Buddhagupta, and it was a royal charter.


4. Consider the following statements with reference to the Gupta period. Which one is correct?

  1. Guptan administration was highly centralized.
  2. The post of officers was not hereditary.
  3. The Nagara style of architecture evolved during this period.
  4. Civil and criminal law were not clearly defined and not demarcated.


Answer: (c) The Nagara style of architecture evolved during this period.

Solution: Guptan administration was highly decentralized. Posts of officers were hereditary. Civil and criminal law were clearly defined and demarcated.


5. Who founded the philosophy 'Samkhya'?

  1. Jaimini.
  2. Badrayana.
  3. Kanada.
  4. Kapila.


Answer: (d) Kapila.

Solution: The six philosophies of Hinduism were compiled during the Gupta period. The philosophy 'Samkhya' was started by Kapila.