Learn about crucial events that took place in the past
These practice questions focusing on ancient Indian history will aid aspirants better prepare for the State government recruitment examinations.
1. The fourth Buddhist Council was held during the reign of which Kushana king?
a) Kanishka
b) Huvishka
c) Vasudeva
d) Vasishka
Ans: a
2. The grandson of Ashoka who accepted Jainism was __?
a) Samprati b) Kunala
c) Dasharatha
d) Salisuka
Ans: a
3. Which of the following inscriptions mentions the name of Kalidasa?
a) Allahabad pillar inscription
b) Aihole inscription
c) Alapadu grant d) Hanumakonda inscription
Ans: b
4. Which of the following cities was located at junction of Uttarapatha and Dakshinapatha?
a) Varanasi
b) Patliputra
c) Mathura
d) Champa
Ans: c
5. Which Saka king was defeated by Gautamiputra Satakarni?
a) Moga
b) Rudradaman – I
c) Menander d) Nahapana
Ans: d
6. Which Kalidasa play tells the story of mortal King Pururavas and celestial nymph Urvashi who fall in love?
a) Malavikagnimitram b)Abhijnanasakuntalam
c) Vikramorvasiyam
d) None of the above
Ans: c
7. Who among the following propounded Madhyamika philosophy?
a) Sankara b) Nagarjuna c) Basava d) None of the above
Ans: b
8. What were the names of Asoka’s mother, wife and daughter?
a) Mahadevi, Subhadrangi, Sanghmitra
b) Subhadrangi, Mahadevi, Sanghmitra
c) Mahadevi, Sanghamitra, Subhadrangi
d) None of the above
Ans: b
9. During the reign of which of the following were some Yavans’ or Greeks were converted to the Vaishnava cult?
a) Shungas
b) Nandas
c) Shakas
d) Satavahans
Ans: a
10. Which among the following sentence is incorrect about Rajadhiraja Chola I?
a) He was a born fighter and son of Rajendra Chola I
b) He died in the battle of Koppan fighting with Chalukyas
c) He assumed the title of Parakesari
d) All are correct
Ans: c
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