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History of India - 4

Description: GK Test History - GK History, General Knowledge Test, GK Awareness and Current Affairs Oriented Question for UPSC, Bank PO, Clerical Exams, Railways Exams and Other Competitive Exams Preparation
Number of Questions: 25
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Which metal was not known to the people of Indus valley civilization ?

  1. Gold

  2. Iron

  3. Bronze

  4. Copper


Correct Option: B

First Buddhist council was held during the time of

  1. Bimbisara

  2. Kanishka

  3. Ashoka

  4. Ajatshatru


Correct Option: D

The period of Aryan settlement was between

  1. 2500 BC-1500 BC

  2. 3000 BC- 500 BC

  3. 4500 BC-1500 BC

  4. 4500 BC-3000 BC


Correct Option: A

What is the number of Puranas ?

  1. 21

  2. 10

  3. 18

  4. 15


Correct Option: C

Which Veda describes the social and religious condition of the Vedic Period ?

  1. Atharvaveda

  2. Samaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Rigveda


Correct Option: D

Alexander invaded India in

  1. 326 BC

  2. 363 BC

  3. 324 BC

  4. 356 BC


Correct Option: A

Mahavira is said to be the_____Trithankara

  1. 1st

  2. 20th

  3. 22nd

  4. 24th


Correct Option: D

Buddha died in the year

  1. 516 BC

  2. 478 BC

  3. 494 BC

  4. 483 BC


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The times of Gautama's birth and death are uncertain. Most historians in the early 20th century dated his lifetime as circa 563 BCE to 483 BCE.

What was the main occupation of the Indo-Aryans ?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Cattle rearing

  3. Trade

  4. Crafts


Correct Option: B

Which of the following is not a source of knowledge about Mauryan Empire ?

  1. Mudrarakshasa

  2. Indica

  3. Arthashastra

  4. Rajatrangini


Correct Option: D

The language used by Ashoka for inscription was

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Pali

  3. Prakrit

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: C

Who was the last Mauryan king ?

  1. Brihadratha

  2. Ashoka

  3. Pushyamitra

  4. Mahindra


Correct Option: A

The Sanchi Stupa was built by

  1. Chandragupta Maurya

  2. Harshavardhana

  3. Kanishka

  4. Ashoka


Correct Option: D

Which one is the oldest dynasty ?

  1. Chola

  2. Pallavas

  3. Chalukyas

  4. Satvahanas


Correct Option: D

Which Indian king is regarded as Napoleon of India ?

  1. Ashoka

  2. Chandragupta Maurya

  3. Ajatshatru

  4. Samudragupta


Correct Option: D

Which one is the oldest ?

  1. Sarnath's Lion Capitol

  2. Taj Mahal

  3. Red Fort

  4. Iron Pillar


Correct Option: A

The rock cut temples of Mahabalipuram were built by

  1. Rashtrakutas

  2. Pallavas

  3. Cholas

  4. Chandelas


Correct Option: B

Who contributed the most to the spread of Buddhism outside India ?

  1. Kadphises I

  2. Ashoka

  3. Chandragupta Maurya

  4. Harshavardhana


Correct Option: B

The iron pillar at Delhi was built during the time of

  1. Skandagupta

  2. Samudragupta

  3. Chandragupta II

  4. Ashoka


Correct Option: C

The Palas ruled over

  1. Punjab

  2. Orissa

  3. Kerala

  4. Bengal


Correct Option: D

Where did Buddha die ?

  1. Lumbini

  2. Kapilvastu

  3. Sarnath

  4. Kusinagara


Correct Option: D

The Sena dynasty was founded by

  1. Samantasena

  2. Hemantsena

  3. Vijaysena

  4. Lakshmansena


Correct Option: A

Alexander was born in

  1. 326 BC

  2. 356 BC

  3. 362 BC

  4. 365 BC


Correct Option: B

Who completed Qutub Minar ?

  1. Qutub-din-aibak

  2. Razia Sultan

  3. Balban

  4. Illutmush


Correct Option: D

Who was the leader of the Huns ?

  1. Mihirgula

  2. Changez Khan

  3. Timur

  4. Toramara


Correct Option: D
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