CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Ancient Indian History Quiz 15 - MCQExams.com

Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon at _________.
  • Vaishali
  • Kaushambi
  • Sarnath
  • Pawapuri
Regarding Shaivism sect, choose the correct statement.
$$1.$$ Philosophy of Shaivism in Rigveda is explained in form of Rudra.
$$2.$$ Seal of Pashupati obtained from Indus Valley civilisation is earliest evidence of Shaivism.
$$3.$$ Rashtrakuta King Krishna - $$1$$ built famous Kailasha temple in Ellora.
$$4.$$ During Pallava dynasty, Nayanars were very instrumental in spread of Shaivism.
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Which among the following sites of Indus Valley Civilization marks the absence of Mother Goddess Figurines?
  • Lothal
  • Kalibangan
  • Rangpur
  • Harappa
Regarding Buddhism, choose the correct statement.
$$1.$$ Attainment of salvation or Nirvana is main goal of Buddhism.
$$2.$$ The Sutta Pitaka, the Vinaya Pitaka and the Abhidhamma Pitaka collectively are called as Tripitakas.
$$3.$$ Mahayana sought the salvation of all through the grace and help of Buddha and Bodhisattvas.
$$4.$$ Hinayana Sect sought salvation through self-discipline and meditation.
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • All of these
Regarding Jainism, choose the correct statement.
$$1.$$ Rigveda mention two of Jain Tirthankaras 'Risabh' and 'Arishtanemi'
$$2.$$ $$23rd$$ Tirthankara, Parsvanath died in Jharkhand.
$$3.$$ Gujarat and Rajasthan were Svetambara dominated places and Mysore was dominated by Degambaras.
$$4.$$ Santhara/Sallekhana is festival of Buddhism.
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
With respect social culture of India choose the correct statement.
$$1.$$ Importance of gotras who mainly for purpose of marriage.
$$2.$$ Varmashrama dharma refers to duties performed according to ages for smooth running of society.
$$3.$$ Sanskar signifies 'cultural heritage and upbringing of person'.
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • All of the above
In context with the Neolithic settlements in Indian subcontinent. Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The oldest Neolithic settlements is not older than $$5000\ BC$$.
$$2.$$ The people in these settlements mostly used polished tools.
$$3.$$ The cultivated wheat as well as barley.
$$4.$$ They domesticated sheep as well as goats.
Which among the above statement(s) are correct?
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2, 3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • Only $$2$$
The remains of Neolithic pit-dwellings were found at:
$$1.$$ Burzhom
$$2.$$ Gufkral
$$3.$$ Kuchai
$$4.$$ Mahagra
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
  • $$1$$ and $$4$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$3$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
Which among the following sites gives an evidence of maritime trade in Harappan era?
  • Mohenjodaro
  • Lothal
  • Kalibangan
  • Chanhudaro
Consider the following statements about Harappan town planning
$$1.$$ Harappan cities were generally divided into smaller citadel area in the Western part and larger residential area in the Eastern part.
$$2.$$ Huge man-made brick platforms formed the foundation of the building of citadel.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Which one of the following statements is incorrect about Bharatanatyam?
  • Bharatanatyam is one of the most popular Indian dances of Tamil Nadu
  • The name is derived from the word 'Bharatha' and is associated with the Natyashastra
  • It skillfully embodies the three primary ingredients of dancing
  • The technique of Bharatanatyam consists of 54 principle of coordinated hand, foot, face and body movements
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Garba is a popular folk dance from the State of Gujarat.
$$2.$$ It is a circular dance performed by women around an Earthenware pot called a Garbo, filled with water.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are true?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Choose the correct statement among the following.
$$1.$$ Critical study of basic principles and concepts of a discipline is termed as philosophy.
$$2.$$ Any formal or institutionalised expression of any belief is religion.
$$3.$$ Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit is literature.
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of the above
Consider the following statements about 'Kathakali'.
$$1.$$ It is a dance drama of Kerala.
$$2.$$ Actors of Kathakali depict characters from the epics 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata' and from the Puranas (ancient scriptures).
$$3.$$ Ritual traditions like Theyyams, Mudiyattam and the Martial Arts of Kerala played a major role in shaping the dance into its present form.
Which of the statements given above are true?
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Consider the following statements about Indian classical dances.
$$1$$. All the classical dances of India have their origin in Bharata's Natya Shastra.
$$2.$$ They have three basic aspects: 'Nritta', 'Nrittya', and 'Natya'.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements about Stupas's components.
$$1.$$ The stupa originated as a simple circular mound of Earth, later called 'Anda'.
$$2.$$ It has the shape of a bowl turned upside down i.e., hemispherical dome.
$$3.$$ At the top, which was a bit flat, used to its harmika, i.e. the adobe of the Gods.
Which of the statements given above are true?
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
With reference to Indus Valley Civilization consider the following animals.
$$1.$$ Bull
$$2.$$ Elephant
$$3.$$ Rhinoceros.
The figure/ figures of which of the above animal/ animals is/ are found on Indus seal?
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
Which is the most ancient language of Indo-European language family?
  • Latin
  • Irani
  • Greek
  • Sanskrit
Bhaskaracharya's work 'Lilavati' was translated into Persian by ____________.
  • Abul Fazal
  • Faizi
  • Dara Shikoh
  • Alberuni
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Lime mortar was never used at Mohenjodaro in the construction of dwellings.
$$2.$$ At Dholavira, stone was never used in the construction of dwellings.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
The Upanishads were translated into Persian by the order of ___________.
  • Humayun
  • Akbar
  • Jahangir
  • Dara Shikoh
Thiruvachakam, which occupies a place in Tamil Nadu sacred literature analogous to the Upanishads, contains the composition of ___________.
  • Sambandar
  • Appar
  • Sundarar
  • Manikkavacakar
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The Vetala Panchavimshati was written by Ravilal Sah.
$$2.$$ It has a collection of folk tales which are related to king Vikramaditya, the legendary king identified with starting of the Vikram Era $$(58\ BCE)$$.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Purusha Sukta is a part of _____________.
  • Yoga-sutra
  • Rigveda
  • Ramayana
  • Bhagvadgita
Consider the following statements in the context of the characteristics of Harappan pottery.
$$1.$$ It is chiefly wheel made bright or dark red in colour and is well baked.
$$2.$$ Both plain and painted ware are found.
$$3.$$ The plain variety of pottery being more common.
Which of the statements given above are true?
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Which of the following classical works of literature were written during the Gupta Era?
$$1.$$ Amarkosh
$$2.$$ Kamasutra
$$3.$$ Maghdula
$$4.$$ Mudrarakshasa.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists.
List IList II
A. Munshi Insha Allah Khan$$1.$$ Hathi Hamir
B. Babu Devki Nandan Khatri$$2.$$ Kankal
C. Pt Pratap Narain Mishra$$3.$$ Kajar Ki Kothri
D. Jaishankar Prasad$$4.$$ Udaibhan Charit
  • $$2, 3, 1, 4$$
  • $$4, 3, 1, 2$$
  • $$4, 3, 2, 1$$
  • $$1, 2, 3, 4$$
Who wrote the book 'Neel Darpan'?
  • Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
  • Rabindranath Tagore
  • Dinbandhu Mitra
  • Abindra Nath Mishra
The Sangam text Tolkappiyam is a work on ___________.
  • Astronomy
  • Grammar
  • Music
  • Medicine
Which among the following can be directly linked to Vedic literature?
$$1.$$ Dharam Sutra
$$2.$$ Acaranga Sutra
$$3.$$ Avatamsaka Sutra
Choose the choose option.
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • All of the above
Geet Govinda, which is a work by Jaidev, is in which language?
  • Prakrit
  • Pali
  • Sanskrit
  • Hindi
Upanishads were translated into Persian during the region of ___________.
  • Aurangzeb
  • Shah Jahan
  • Jahangir
  • Akbar
The 'Panchatantra' was written during the ______________.
  • Later Vedic period
  • Sultanate period
  • Maurya period
  • Gupta period
Which among the following is the most important work of Tamil literature during the Sangam Period?
  • Thirukkural
  • Purananuru
  • Malaipatukatam
  • None of these
Consider the following statements
$$1.$$ Sukasaptati is a book of folk tales, which has a collection of $$70$$ folk tales told by a parrot.
$$2.$$ Its translation into Persian is called Tutinama.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
List IList II
A. Somadeva$$1.$$ Halavikagnimitra
B. Kalidasa$$2.$$ Kathasaritsagara
C. Bhasa$$3.$$ Charupanchasika
D. Bilhana$$4.$$ Svapnavasavadatta
  • $$2, 1, 4, 3$$
  • $$3, 4, 1, 2$$
  • $$2, 4, 1, 3$$
  • $$3, 1, 4, 2$$
Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?
  • Odia
  • Konkani
  • Bhojpuri
  • Assamese
Harsha wrote ___________.
  • Raghuvamsa
  • Kadambari
  • Meghasandesam
  • Ratnavali
Who was writer of 'Ramacharitamanas'?
  • Tulsidas
  • Kalidas
  • Surdas
  • Harsha
The words 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the base plate of the emblem of India are taken from ___________.
  • Rig Veda
  • Satpath Brahmana
  • Ramayana
  • Mundak Upanishad
Consider the following statements regarding the ancient language Sanskrit.
$$1.$$ It is one of the $$22$$ languages listed in the Indian Constitution.
$$2.$$ The great grammarian Panini analysed Sanskrit and its word formation in his book Ashtadhyayi.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Who was the writer of the book 'Satyartha Prakash'?
  • Swami Dayanand Saraswati
  • Raja Ram Mohan Roy
  • Aurbindo Ghosh
  • Swami Vivekanand
'Panchtantra' the famous book of stories was written by __________.
  • Bhasa
  • Vishnu Sharma
  • Vishnu Gupta
  • Dandin
What is the correct chronological order of the following foreign writers on India?
$$1.$$ Megasthenes
$$2.$$ Fahien
$$3.$$ Ptolemy
$$4.$$ Pliny
  • $$1, 4, 2, 3$$
  • $$1, 4, 3, 2$$
  • $$2, 3, 4, 1$$
  • $$3, 4, 1, 2$$
Who among the following was a lexicographer?
  • Banabhatta
  • Dandin
  • Amarasimha
  • Panini
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The first English-Bengali dictionary was published by Raja Rammohan Roy.
$$2.$$ The earliest dramas in Hindi were produced by Bharatendu Harishchandra.
$$3.$$ Swami Dayananda Saraswati advocated Sanskrit as a common language for the whole of India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Tamil is the oldest of the Dravidian language.
$$2.$$ The Sangama literature is a collection of long and short poems which are composed in praise of various heroes and heroines.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ not $$2$$
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Urdu is the official language of Pakistan and a national language of India.
$$2.$$ The Baptist Mission Press was established in Madras with the object of propagating Christian literature.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Consider the following statements:
$$1.$$ Organ language family comprises of two languages Onge and Jarawa.
$$2.$$ The Sindhi language spoken in Gujarat till the middle of 20th century was part of the Niger-Congo family.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Which of the following statement is not true regarding Punjabi literature?
  • Punjabi language is written in two scripts i.e. Gurmukhi and Persian
  • The Gurmukhi script till the end of the $$19th$$ century was almost limited to the Adi Granth, the holybook of the Sikhs
  • Guru Gobind Singh was the first poet in Punjabi
  • Landmark in Punjabi poetry
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