GK History (Ancient - Modern History,Social Science) MCQ's




All Questions are from Year - 2018 or older

Question 1021 :
The distinguishing feature of Upnishadic thought is

  1. faith in idol worship
  2. belief in karma and rebirth
  3. belief in practising Veda for attaining moksha
  4. All the above
  

Question 1022 :
Who of these belongs to the Mauryan Dynasty?

  1. Harshavardhana
  2. Ashoka
  3. Samudragupta
  4. Harish Chandra
  

Question 1023 :
Bauddhacharita' was written by an eminent philosopher poet and dramatist of the court of

  1. Ashoka
  2. Aswaghosha
  3. Pushyamitra
  4. Samudargupta
  

Question 1024 :
Sidhartha attained his enlightenment at

  1. Benaras
  2. Sarnath
  3. Kushinagar
  4. Gaya
  

Question 1025 :
The ultimate goal of which of the following religions is `nirvana'?

  1. Buddhism
  2. Hinduism
  3. Jainism
  4. All of these
  

Question 1026 :
The world is God and God is my soul is the philosophy contained in the

  1. Vedas
  2. Puranas
  3. Brahamanas
  4. Upanishads
  

Question 1027 :
Which of the following rulers is generally referred to as the 'Indian Napolean'?

  1. Ashoka
  2. Harshvardhana
  3. Sumduragupta
  4. Kanishka
  

Question 1028 :
In which script were the edicts of Ashoka inscribed?

  1. Brahmi
  2. Pali
  3. Prakrit
  4. Sanskrit
  

Question 1029 :
Fa-Hein visited India during the reign of

  1. Chandragupta II
  2. Ashoka
  3. Chandragupta Maurya
  4. Harshvardhana
  

Question 1030 :
The Jains believe that Mahavira was the last of the

  1. Teachers
  2. Monks
  3. Prophets
  4. Tirthankaras
  

Question 1031 :
Taxila was a famous site of

  1. Mauryan Art
  2. Gupta Art
  3. Gandhara Art
  4. Early Vedic Art
  

Question 1032 :
Who built the stupa at Sanchi?

  1. Kanishka
  2. Harshavardhana
  3. Ashoka
  4. Samudragupta
  

Question 1033 :
Who amongst the following is credited by a Chinese pilgrim with having built the ancient city of Rajagriha the modern Rajgir in Patna district?

  1. Ajatasatru
  2. Bimbisara
  3. Udayi
  4. Prasenajit
  

Question 1034 :
Which line of rulers succeeded the Maurayas in Magadh?

  1. Sungas
  2. Kushan
  3. Vardhanas
  4. Guptas
  

Question 1035 :
The first Buddhist Council was held at

  1. Patilputra
  2. Rajagriha
  3. Ujjain
  4. Kashmir
  

Question 1036 :
Which of the following is the correct statement regarding the Buddha's attitude on the subject of entry of women into the Buddhist Sangha?

  1. He was indifferent on this subject
  2. He gladly accepted women into the Sangha.
  3. He did not allow women into the Sangha.
  4. None of these
  

Question 1037 :
In Rig Vedic period the most important functionary after the king was

  1. Purohita
  2. Senani
  3. Law Officer
  4. Tax Collector
  

Question 1038 :
Who among the following eminent literary figures was patronized by Emperor Harshvardhana

  1. Kalidas
  2. Banabhatta
  3. Asvaghosha
  4. Bhavabhuti
  

Question 1039 :
Who among the following was a Brahmavadini ;D< who composed some hymns of the Vedas?

  1. Savitri
  2. Gargi
  3. Leelavati
  4. Lopamudra
  

Question 1040 :
The Indus Valley Civillisation reached its zenith in BC:

  1. 3500
  2. 2500
  3. 1700
  4. 500
  

Question 1041 :
Who among the following popularised the theory of `Arctic Region' as the original home of Aryans?

  1. Macdonell
  2. Max Muller
  3. B.G.Tilak
  4. . Keith
  

Question 1042 :
Mohenjodaro is also known as

  1. Mound of the Great
  2. Mound of the Survivors
  3. Mound of the Living
  4. Mound of the Dead
  

Question 1043 :
The Italian traveler, who left very praiseworthy account of the Vijaynagar Empire, was

  1. E. Barbosa
  2. Manucci
  3. Marco Polo
  4. Nicolo Conti
  

Question 1044 :
Who was the first Mughal ruler in India?

  1. Akbar
  2. Babar
  3. Humanyun
  4. Jahangir
  

Question 1045 :
Which was the capital of Shivaji's kingdom?

  1. Raigad
  2. Pune
  3. Surat
  4. Purandhar
  

Question 1046 :
When did the Second Battle of Tarain take place?

  1. 1192
  2. 1190
  3. 1025
  4. 1398
  

Question 1047 :
The word `Sovereign' in the Preamble of the Constitution of India emphasizes that India is:

  1. A democratic and republic country.
  2. No more dependent upon any outside authority.
  3. Internally empowered to rule within the State territory.
  4. Not bound by external commands and the Government of India is equipped with the power to rule within India.
  

Question 1048 :
Who, amongst the following, after marriage was known as Nur Jahan, wife of emperor Jhangir?

  1. Arjumand Banu Begam
  2. Asmat Begam
  3. Ladli Begam
  4. Mehr-un-Nisa
  

Question 1049 :
Who built the Red Fort at Delhi?

  1. Shahjahan
  2. Akbar
  3. Humayun
  4. Jahangir
  

Question 1050 :
Who, amongst the following saints of `Bhakti Cult,' hailed from Bengal?

  1. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
  2. Kabir
  3. Ramanand
  4. Ramanujacharyulu