Ancient India Questions on IAS Prelims - Set 2

Ancient India Questions on IAS Prelims - Set 2

1.Fa-Hien, Chinese Buddhist monk came to India during the reign of?

a. Chandragupta II
b. Harshavardhana
c. Kushana
d. Chandragupta I

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2. According to Hinduism, the type of marriage in which bride is purchased is called

a. Gandharva Vivaha
b. Rakshasa Vivaha
c. Asura Vivaha
d. Daiva Vivaha

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3. Rajtarangini written by Kalhna is

a. History of Kashmir
b. About society and reign of Gupta rulers
c. History of Magadha
d. None of these

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4. Pulkakesin II who defeated Harshavardhan belonged to which dynasty?

a. Chola
b. Pallava
c. Chalukya
d. Pandya

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5. Who moved capital of Magadha from Rajgir to Pataliputra ?

a. Udayin
b. Ajatsatru
c. Bimbisar
d. Mahapadmananda

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6."Manu Smiriti" is associated with

a. Economics
b. Law
c. Political Affairs
d. Religion

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7. Which of the following is depicted in Ajanta paintings?

a. Jataka Katha
b. Ramayana
c. Mahabharta
d. Panchatantra

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8. Consider the following statements. Which of the following(s) is\ are the reasons for decline of Maurayan Empire?

I. Increase in empirical expenditure.
II. Weakening of state control.

Which of the following statement(s) is\are correct?

a. I
b. II
c. Both I & II
d. None

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9. Who were the first kings in India to issue coins bearing their name?

a. Maurayans
b. Guptas
c. Kushanas
d. Bactrians

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10. Tripitakas is sacred book of which religion?

a. Budhhist
b. Jains
c. Hindus
d. Sikhs

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