Practice Ancient History Questions and Answers

• Consider the following statements in the context of the taxation system in Mahajanapada period: 1. The payment was made only in kind as the period did not ...
• Consider the following statements about Mohammad bin Tughlaq: 1. He transferred his capital from Delhi to Deogir. 2. He set up a separate department for ag...
• With reference to the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID), consider the following statements: 1. It aims to promote the rapid sharing ...
• Consider the following temple architectural features: 1. Rekhapida 2. Pidhadeul 3. Khakra To which of the following states do the above temple architectura...
• Which of the following artifacts were found in Indus Valley Civilization? 1. Gold necklace 2. Spindle whorls 3. Copper bracelets 4. Plain pottery Select th...
• With reference to the cultural history of India, the ‘'Kirtana-ghosha" was composed by:
• Which of the following factors made the kingdom of Avanti, the most serious competitor of Magadha?   1. Availability of Iron ore mines. 2. Fertile lands ...
• Consider the following statements in the context of Ravanachayya: 1. It is a form of shadow puppetry of Odisha. 2. The puppets are in one piece and have no...
• Which of the following personalities were the famous poetess of Indian Vedic age? 1. Lopamudra 2. Gargi 3. Gosha 4. Meera Bai 5. Atukuri Molla Select the c...
• Consider the following statements: 1. Vikramashila University was founded by Pala King Dharmapala. 2. Arab Merchant Sulaiman wrote detailed accounts about ...
• Which of the following is not correct with reference to administration under Shivaji?
• Consider the following statements: 1. Balban created a separate military department or diwan-i-arz. 2. Ariz-i-mamlik was the commander-inchief of the armed...
•  Consider the following statements about Education in Medieval India: 1. There was no idea of mass education at that time. 2. Responsibility of giving edu...
• Consider the following statements: 1. In the early Vedic period, the land was a well established private property. 2. Most of the wars fought by the Aryans...
• 'Cire-perdu', a famous crafting technique is related to
• Which of the following temples are associated with Jainism? 1. Parsvanatha temple, Khajuraho 2. Dilwara temple, Mount Abu 3. Shore temple, Mahabalipuram Se...
• Consider the following statements with reference to Mansabdari system: 1. It was an administrative system responsible for looking after the civil and milit...
• With reference to ‘'Gurbani’', consider the following statements: 1. It is a collection of hymns of only Sikh Gurus. 2. It was finally compiled by Guru...
• Consider the following statements in the context of mesolithic paintings of Bhimbetka caves: 1. Hunting is the predominant theme used in these paintings. 2...
• Consider the following statements in the context of Buddhist literature: 1. None of the Buddha’s speeches were written down during his lifetime. 2. Buddh...
• Consider the following statements with reference to the religion of Indus Valley Civilisation: 1. There was large scale development of temples for religiou...
• Which of the following dynasties was not a part of the long-drawn tripartite struggle for the control over Kananuj during the 8th century A.D.? 
• Consider the following statements: 1. Nath-Panthis were the followers of saints Gorakhnath & Matsyendranath. 2. They didn't believe in supernatural powers ...
• The Khajuraho temple complex was patronized by which of the following dynasty?
• Consider the following statements about the reign of King Ashoka: 1. He is the first Indian king to communicate directly to the people through his inscript...
• With reference to the metal sculptures of Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: 1. Sand-casting was the most prevalent technique us...
• Consider the following statements regarding 'Natya Shastra': 1. It is a treatise on art of drama, dance and music. 2. It is written by Bharat Muni. Which o...
• Which of the following is not correct with reference to Virashaivism? 
• Which of the following is not one of the causes of decline of Mauryan empire?
• Consider the following statements in the context of Khayal or Khyal music: 1. The musical compositions of khyal are called qawwalis. 2. Poorabi is the slow...
• Building ‘Lotus Mahal’ and 'Mahanavmi Dibba' was a notable feature in the kingdom of
• Consider the following statements with respect to Sittanvasal paintings: 1. These paintings were patronized by the Pandyas. 2. These paintings were done on...
• Consider the following statements regarding iqta system: 1. Iqtas were administered by Muqtis. 2. Iqtas were made hereditary by Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq. ...
• Consider the following: 1. Steatite 2. Bronze 3. Terracotta Which of the material given above were used for Harappan figures/ sculptures?
• Consider the following historical temples: 1. Sun temple, Konark 2. Dashavatara Vishnu temple, Deogarh 3. Virupaksha temple, Mysore Which of the above is/a...
• Which of the following statements about Alauddin Khilji is correct? 
• Consider the following pairs: Pottery Period 1. Painted grey ware : Rigvedic period 2. Ochre colored pottery :  Harappan period 3. Northern Black Polishe...
• Consider the following statements about Rashtrakutas: 1. The posts of the village headmen and village accountant were generally hereditary. 2. There was co...
• Which of the following features characterize the pre-Mauryan (6th century B.C to 4th century B.C) period in north India?  1. Punch marked coins 2. Guild s...
• Consider the following pairs: Ancient names Modern names (Rig vedic rivers) 1. Parushini : Jhelum 2. Vipasha : Beas 3. Askini : Chenab Which of the pairs g...