Ancient History MCQs – Question Paper 1

The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of [UPSC, Civil Services 2012 – 1]

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two? [UPSC, Civil Services 2013 – 1]

Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism? [UPSC, Civil Services 2013 – 1]

The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a [UPSC, Civil Services 2014 – 1]

A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their [UPSC, Civil Services 2014 – 1]

The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from [UPSC, Civil Services 2014 – 1]

Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy? [UPSC, Civil Services 2014 – 1]

Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? [UPSC, Civil Services 2014 – 1]

1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4. Magadha
Select the correct answer using the code given below. 

With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs: [UPSC, Civil Services 2014 – 1]

Which of the pairs given above is/ are correctly matched?

With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: [UPSC, Civil Services 2014 – 1]

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?