Quiz On Ancient Indian History With Answers: Set 19

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1.

Bhasa, the famous dramatist has immortalized the love affair between Udayan, the king of Vatsa & Vasavadatta, the princess in his play 'Swapanvasadatta'. The princess in the play belonged to?
- A.
  
  Aror
- B.
  
  Ayodhya
- C.
  
  Bairat
- D.
  
  Avanti
2.

Which of the following Indian Schools of thought & their exponents are correctly matched?1. Vyasa - yoga2. Pakshilasvamin Vatsyayana - Vaisheshika3. Shankaracharya - Vedanta4. Prashastrapada - NyayaSelect the code for correct statements:
- A.
  
  1 and 3
- B.
  
  2 and 4
- C.
  
  1 and 4
- D.
  
  1, 2 and 4
3.

Which of the following Mahajanapadas and their capitals are correctly matched?1. Assaka - Potana2. Matsya - Viratanagara3. Surasena - Mathura4. Vajji – Vaishali
- A.
  
  Only 1
- B.
  
  Only 2
- C.
  
  1 and 2
- D.
  
  1, 2, 3 & 4
4.

During Ashoka’s reign, the 3rd Buddhist council took place at Pataliputra. Among the following Pitakas, which one was added to the existing two in this Buddhist council?
- A.
  
  Abhidhamma Pitaka
- B.
  
  Vinay Pitaka
- C.
  
  Sutta Pitaka
- D.
  
  None of the above
5.

Harappan seals were made of which of the following?
- A.
  
  Zinc
- B.
  
  Terracotta
- C.
  
  Seeds
- D.
  
  Steel
6.

In which language was Buddhist literature written?
- A.
  
  English
- B.
  
  Marathi
- C.
  
  Hindi
- D.
  
  Pali
7.

Where is an image of dancing girl found?
- A.
  
  Mohenjodaro
- B.
  
  Dwarka
- C.
  
  Hampi
- D.
  
  Hansi
8.

Manu Smriti deals with which of the following?
- A.
  
  Arts
- B.
  
  Science
- C.
  
  Law
- D.
  
  Commerce
9.

By what traditional means was the accession of a king done during the sultanate period?
- A.
  
  Casting of votes
- B.
  
  Battle between probable candidates
- C.
  
  Nomination
- D.
  
  None of the above
10.

What did Guru Nanak preached?
- A.
  
  The unity of Sikhs
- B.
  
  About training Sikhs as a militant organisation
- C.
  
  Sikhism as a religion
- D.
  
  The brotherhood of man