Indian History (UPSC)
| Description: INDIAN HISTORY FOR UPSC - This test helps a candidate in preparation of UPSC civil services exam, PCS, SSC, questions from Indian history are asked in General Knowledge section of other competitive exams and useful test for the aspirants | |
| Number of Questions: 25 | |
| Created by: Mohini Tyagi | |
| Tags: GK UPSC PCS CDS SSC NDA History of India and Freedom Struggle Religion and Festivals Indian Culture & Literature Verbal Ability Algebra Word Problems |
Megasthenes was the ambassador of
Name the work which uses the terms 'Vrishala' and 'Kulahina' for Chandragupta Maurya.
Which of the following is not a work of Asvaghosha?
Who was the father of the great Chola king Karikala?
The propounder of Ajivika sect was the friend and contemporary of
Who established the “Pattini Cult” in South India?
The Ajivika sect is based on
Sisupala, the legendary enemy of Vasudeva Krishna belonged to which of the following Mahajanapadas?
Which of the following people performed the last rites of Buddha?
The famous grammarian Panini hailed from which of the following Mahajanapadas?
Which Veda started the Indian music?
Vardhamana Mahavira's parents were followers of ________ order. He was the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, a historical figure who flourished 250 years before Mahavira.
Who gave the decimal system to the world of mathematics?
The most important event on the death centenary (parinirvana) of Buddha was the
Which of the following is known as the “Light of Asia”?
The Indus Valley people were possibly ruled by the
To which of the following Solar deities is the famous Gayatri Mantra addressed?
Which heterodox sect gained lot of popularity among the mercantile community?
The caste which was hardest hit in the Vedic society was
How many stories are included in the Jatakas?
The famous “Dasarajan war”(Battle of Ten kings) mentioned in the Rig Veda was fought between
What did the term 'niyoga'(levirate) mean with reference to women in the Vedic society?
Match the following:
(A) Mudrarakshasa (The Signet of the minister) 1. Chandragupta Maurya (B) Silapaddikaram (The jewelled anklet) 2. Kovalan and Kannagi (C) Milind Panho (Questions of King Menander) 3. Menander and Nagasena (D) Jataka 4. Bodhisattvas
The script used by the Indus Valley people
The synonym used for “Mohenjo-Daro” is