MODEL QUESTIONS ON ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY MAGADHA EMPIRE AND MAURYA EMPIRE

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MODEL QUESTIONS ON ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY 

MAGADHA EMPIRE AND MAURYA EMPIRE 

Prepared by : Pratruri Potayya Sarma ,MA(OU)(LLB(OU),PGDIRPM 

1)Question: Consider the following with reference to Magadhan Empire : 

1.. Bimbisara is its first important ruler (547 BC to 495 BC ) 

2 Srenika of Haryanka Dynasty ruled the empire 

3. He is contemporary of Buddha and patronised Buddhism 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

2)Question: Consider the following about Bimbisara : 

1.. He founded the city of Rajgriha 

2.. He used both war and diplomacy for expanding the empire 

3. He conquered Anga (which is one of the major 16 Mahajanapadas ) 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

3)Question: Which of the following are the most powerful Mahajanapadas out of 16 Mahajanapadas during 6th century B.C. 

1..Magadha 

2..Vatsa 

3.Avanti 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

4)Question: Consider the following about Ajatasatru ( 492 BC to 460 C) 

1.. He developed the fortress of Pataliputra 

2.. He shifted the capital from Rajgriha tro Pataliputra 

3. His popular name ‘Kunik’ 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

5)Question: Consider the following : 

1.. Sisunaga : (444 BC to 396 BC) : He temporarily shifted his capital at Vaishali and annexed Avantri 

2.. Kalashoika (396 BC to 395 BC) : During his time Second Buddhist Council was held 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 only 

(c ) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 

Ans: c 

6)Question: Consider the following about Nandas (346 BC to 324 BC) : 

1.. Nandas expanded the empire tremendously 

2.. There were total nine kings in Nanda dynasty 

3. Dhananand (324 BC to 323 BC) was the last ruler who was defeated by Chandragupta Maurya 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

7)Question: Consider the following about Malla confederation :

1.. It consisted of eight republican states 

2..Its capital was Kusinagara near Gorakhpur .Buddha died in Kusinagara 3. The state became part of Magadha after Buddha’s death 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

8)Question: Consider the following about Vajji confederation : 

1 It was a republican confederacy of eight tribes 

2.. Videhas, Lichchavis, Jnatrikas and Vajjis were prominent among them 3. Lichchavis capital was Vaisali 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

9)Question: Consider the following Mahajanapadas during 6th century BC 

1.. Asmaka : It was on the banks of Godavari > Its capital was Pitan or modern Bodhan 2.. Avanti : Its capital was Ujain 

3. Gandhara :Its capital was Taxila 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

10)Question: Consider the following about the administration of a Republic state (in the Sixth Century B.C.) in Ancient India . 

1.. Its administration was carried on by an Assembly consisting of Heads of the families of the whole tribe 

2.. The Assembly used to elect president for a certain period 

3. The President was known as “Rajan” . He was assisted by Uparajan and Senapati

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

11)Question: Consider the following about Ajatasatru 

1.. During his reign , Haryanka dynasty reached its zenith of glory 

2.. He killed his father Bimbisara and ascended the throne 

3. He constructed a new city of Pataliputra at the confluence of the rivers the Sona and the Ganges . 

4.First Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha during his reign 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 ,4 

Ans: d 

12)Question: Consider the following about Mahapadma Nanda 

1.. He was regarded as the first historical emperor of India 

2.. He took the title ‘Ekrat’ which indicates that he was the sole sovereign in the country 3. Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela says Kalinga was part of his kingdom 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

13)Question: Consider the following on the Iranian conquest of India (during 532 to 486 BC) 

1.. Scylax, a Greek adventurer explored the Indus and consequently the whole of Sindh and a portion of Punjab became a part of Persian empire (during the rule of Darius I ) 

2.. The Persian officials introduced the Aramaic form of writing in India. Later on, it was developed into Kharosththi script in North-West India 

3. An inscription of Ashoka found at Taxila is in Aramaic script

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

14)Question: Consider the following about Alexander : 

1.. Alexander , the son of Philip, ascended the throne of Macedonia in 336 BC at the age of 20 

2 After conquering Persia, Alexander claimed authority over Sindh which was a Satrapy under the Persian empire 

3. Alexander left India in 325 BC and he died at Babylon in 323 BC 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

15)Question: Consider the Battle of Jhelum (326 BC) 

1.. Alexander at the head of a powerful army reached the western bank of Jhelum 

2.. On the opposite side King Purushottama was ready with an army of 30,000 infantry and 4,000 cavalry 

3.Alexander’s army made an sudden attack on the energy, by crossing the river 16 miles above the camp 

4 Purushottama lost the battle 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3,4 

Ans: d 

16)Question: Consider the following about Kautilya’s Arthasastra :

1.. It consists of about 600 couplets divided into 15 sections and 18 sub-sections 

2.. Artha sastra laid down rules and regulations for administration of stature in time times of peace and war 

3. It helps in the study of administration of Chandragupta 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

17)Question: Consider the following about Megasthenes “Indika” 

1.. Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador, deputed by Seleukos Nikator to the court of Chandragupta 

2.. He recorded all his experiences in India in his book “Indika” 

3. His original book is not available . Only certain extracts from the book are quoted by later Greek Writers 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

18)Question: Consider the following about Bindusara (298-273 BC) 

1.. Bindusara is known as Amithaghata (slayer of foes 

2 He sent Ashoka to suppress the revolt in the Province of Taxila 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 only 

(c ) Both 1 and 2 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 

Ans: c 

19)Question: Who retired to the South and died of starvation at Sravana Belgola ? 1.. Chandragupta Maurya

2.. Ajatasatru 

3. Sisunaga 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: a 

20)Question: Who was the first king to talk to the people directly through inscriptions/ rock edicts ? 

1.. Ashoka 

2.. Kalashoka 

3. Bimbisara 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: a 

21)Question: Consider the following pairs (in Greek language) : 

Ancient Name Present Name 

1.. Indus Sindhu 

2.. Hidaspese Jhelum 

3. Hydrotus Ravi 

4 Hyfesis Vyas 

5 Akensis Chenab 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3,4,5 

Ans: d 

22)Question: Consider the following 

1.. Ayodhya Shache (Fahien) 

2.. Madura Malkut (Hiuen-tsang) 

3. Kannauj Kusumpuir (Hiuen-tsang)

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

23)Question: Consider the following (Samvat:Calender): 

Samvat Year of Introduction Ruler who introduced it 1.. Vikrama 58 BC Vikramaditya 

2.. Shaka 78 AD Kanishka 

3. Huna 448 AD Torman 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

24)Question: Consider the following about foreign travellers 

Name Century Period 

1.. Skylax Iran 6th Century BC 

2.. Megasthenes Greece Chandragupta Maurya 

3. Dionecius Egypt Bindusar 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

25)Question: Which sect was more popular as Ashoka and his grandson Dasharatrha dedicated some caves to them in Nagarjun hills in Bihar ? 

1..Ajivika sect 

2..Digambars 

3. Swetambars

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: a 

26)Question: Consider the following pairs 

1.. Barabara hills : near Gaya 

2.. Nagarjuna hills : in Bihar 

3. Four lions : on Saranath Pillar 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

27)Question: Consider the following about Menander (AD 1645 - 145 AD) 

1.. He is also known as Milinda 

2..His capital at Sakala 

3. Milinda Panh is book named after him 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

28)Question: Consider the following about Sakas 

1.. Rudradaman , the most famous Saka ruler 

2 He repaired the lake near Girnar 

3. He issued inscriptions in chaste Sanskrit 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3

Ans: d 

29)Question: Consider the following about Kushans 

1.. There are two dynasties of Kushans in India 

2.. Purushapura or Peshawar, their first capital . Later Mathura became their second capital 3. Kanishka started Shaka era starting from 78 A.D. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below : 

(a)1 only 

(b)2 and 3 only 

(c ) 1 and 3 only 

(d) 1,2,3 

Ans: d 

30)Question: Consider the following : 

1.. Indo-Greeks were the first rulers in India to issue gold coins 

2.. Their riul;e introduced features of Hellenistic art in the North-West India and which later developed into Gandhara art 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below 

: (a)1 only 

(b) Both 1 and 2 

(c ) 2 only 

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 

Ans: b