MCQ Questions

Question No. 1

True or False

Answer :

d) The Satavahanas supported only Buddhist traditions.

a) The Indo-Greeks ruled over the parts of southern India.

b) Pushyamitra Śunga was a follower of Jainism.

c) The Sangam age promoted Tamil literature.

e) Rudradāman I repaired the Sudarśana Lake.

f) The Amaravati Stupa was built during the Kanva rule.

g) The Gandhāra School of Art was influenced by Greek styles.

Question No. 2

Answer the following questions.

Answer :

b) Mention two contributions of the Śunga dynasty.

d) What does the Hāthīgumphā inscription tell us about Khāravela?

e) Name two literary works from the Sangam period.

g) How did the Śhakas influence Indian administration?

a) What led to the fall of the Mauryan empire?

c) What was unique about Gautamiputra Satakarni's name?

f) What role did the Pandya dynasty play in maritime trade?

Question No. 3

Distinguish Between:

Answer :

1. Gandhāra School and Mathurā School of Art

Question No. 4

Fill in the blanks.

Answer :

a) The first large and united empire of India was the ________ empire.

b) Alexander the Great crossed into India through the ________ passes.

c) Guilds in ancient India were known as ________.

d) ________ was the founder of the Nanda dynasty.

e) The Lion Capitol of Ashoka was found at ________.

f) The Arthashastra describes the seven elements of a ________.

g) The Greek ambassador to Chandragupta’s court was ________.

Question No. 5

Match the following question:

Answer :

Question No. 6

Which dynasty is the Bharhut Stupa associated with?

Answer :

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a) Satavahana

b) Śunga

c) Chola

Question No. 7

Who was the famous Satavahana queen known for land donations?

Answer :

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a) Naneghat Queen

b) Gautami Balashri

c) Devi

Question No. 8

The Grand Anicut built by Karikala Chola is used for:

Answer :

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a) Trade

b) Irrigation

c) Navigation

Question No. 9

What was the main source of Pandya trade revenue?

Answer :

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a) Spices

b) Pearls

c) Cotton

Question No. 10

The Grand Anicut built by Karikala Chola is used for:

Answer :

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a) Trade

b) Irrigation

c) Navigation

Question No. 11

Who founded the Śunga dynasty?

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a) Ashoka

b) Brihadratha

c) Pushyamitra Śunga

Question No. 12

The capital-city of the Indo-Greek ruler Menander was:

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a) Pataliputra

b) Sakala

c) Amaravati

Question No. 13

Who was the famous Satavahana queen known for land donations?

Answer :

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a) Naneghat Queen

b) Gautami Balashri

c) Devi

Question No. 14

The Heliodorus Pillar was erected in honour of:

Answer :

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a) Shiva

b) Buddha

c) Vasudeva

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