Ancient India History MCQ: Asked In Past Years WBCS Prelims

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WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2005

Q102. Who is known as ‘Kunik’ in the history of India?
A. Bimbisara
B. Ajatasharu
C. Bindusara
D. Ashoka

Answer – B. Ajatasharu
Explanation-

Q103. Surya-Siddhanta was authored by
A. Aryabhatta
B. Varahamihira
C. Bararuchi
D. Sushruta

Answer – A. Aryabhatta
Explanation-

Q104. Who among the following kings performed ‘Asvamedh Yajna’?
A. Pulakesin I
B. Kirtivarman
C. Pulakesin II
D. Mangalesh

Answer – A. Pulakesin I
Explanation-

Q105. Who was the founder of the Satavahana dynasty?
A. Simuka
B. Krishna
C. Satakarni I
D. Gautamiputra Satakarni

Answer – A. Simuka
Explanation-

WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2004

Q106. Who was the first historical emperor of India?
A. Bimbisara
B. Mahapadmananda
C. Chandragupta Maurya
D. Vikramaditya

Answer – A. Bimbisara
Explanation-

Q107.‘Fo-Kuo-King’ was authored by whom?
A. It-Tsing
B. Fa-Hien
C. Hiuen Tsang
D. Megasthenes

Answer – B. Fa-Hien
Explanation-

Q108. Who was popularly known as “Indian Machiavelli”?
A. Chanakya
B. Nana Farnabis
C. Abul Fazl
D. Alivardi Khan

Answer – A. Chanakya
Explanation-

Q109. Who was the first independent King of Bengal?
A. Sasanka
B. King Ganesh
C. Gopala
D. Mahasengupta

Answer – A. Sasanka
Explanation-

WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2003

Q110. ‘Divya’ was the leader of the
A. Kaivarta Rebellion
B. Kol Rebellion
C. Munda Rebellion
D. Santal Rebellion

Answer –A. Kaivarta Rebellion
Explanation-

Q111. Asokan Brahmi was first read by
A. Cunningham
B. Princep
C. R.L. Mitra
D. Burgess

Answer – B. Princep
Explanation-

Q112. Sandhyakara Nandi was the court poet of the
A. Pratiharas
B. Rashtrakutas
C. Senas
D. Palas

Answer –D. Palas
Explanation-

WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2002

Q113. Which of the following was not a part of the Tripitaka (three baskets)?
A. Jatakas
B. Vinaya
C. Sutta
D. Abhidhamma

Answer – A. Jatakas
Explanation-

Q114. According to Buddhist tradition, Chandragupta Maurya belonged to the Moriya tribe of
A. Shudras
B. Vaishyas
C. Brahmanas
D. Kshatriyas

Answer – D. Kshatriyas
Explanation-

Q115. Which of the following is true with regard to the Gandhara School of Art?
(i) Buddha’s figure appears here for the first time,
(ii) Its craftsmen used white stone to make images,
(iii) It was also known as Greco Buddhist Art.
(iv) Its figure was superior to the Mathura School of Art.
A. i, ii and iii
B. i and ii
C. i and iv
D. iii and iv

Answer – A. i, ii and iii
Explanation-

Q116. Whom does the Gayatri mantra in the Rig Veda address?
A. Indra
B. Agni
C. Savitri
D. Ushas

Answer – C. Savitri
Explanation-

Q117. The original name of the Sect which later came to be known as ‘Jaina’ was
A. Tirthankaras
B. Jina
C. Nigranthas
D. Arhant

Answer –B. Jina
Explanation-

Q118. The Kalinga War is mentioned in the
A. 13th Rock Edict
B. 12th Rock Edict
C. Bhabru Rock Edict
D. 8th Rock Edict

Answer – A. 13th Rock Edict
Explanation-

Q119. Who of the following were the first rulers to make land grants to the Brahmanas?
A. Shungas
B. Kanvas
C. Satabahanas
D. Shakas and Kushanas

Answer – C. Satabahanas
Explanation-

Q120. The Indus Valley Civilization belongs to the
A. Neolithic Period
B. Paleolitihic period
C. Mesolithic period
D. Chalcolithic period

Answer – D. Chalcolithic period
Explanation-

WBCS Preliminary Question Paper – 2001

Q121. The finest specimen of Pallava architecture are
A. Temples at Madurai
B. Temples at Tanjore
C. Kailashnath Temple at Ellora
D. Rock-cut Ratha temples at Mahabalipurarn

Answer – D. Rock-cut Ratha temples at Mahabalipurarn
Explanation-

Q122. The greatest scholar of Medical Science during the Gupta Age
A. Bhatta
B. Bana
C. Charaka
D. Bhagabhatta

Answer –C. Charaka
Explanation-

Q123. Buddhist doctrines are contained in
A. Jatakas
B. Satapaths
C. Upanishads
D. Dhammapadas

Answer –D. Dhammapadas
Explanation-

Q124. The most important source of information for the municipal administration of the city of Pataliputra in the Mauryan Empire is
A. Indra
B. Arthasastra
C. Mudrarakshasa
D. Asokan inscriptions

Answer –B. Arthasastra
Explanation-

Q125. Which of the following Gods does not belong to the Rigvedic period?
A. Indra
B. Maruts
C. Shiva
D. Aditi

Answer –C. Shiva
Explanation-

Q126. Whose contemporary was the famous grammarian Patanjali?
A. Agni Mitra Sunga
B. Pushya Mitra Sunga
C. Vasudeva Kanva
D. Gautami Putra Satakami

Answer – B. Pushya Mitra Sunga
Explanation-

Q127. Chalukyas established their empire in
A. Gujrat
B. Malwa
C. Deccan
D. Far South India

Answer – C. Deccan
Explanation-