CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Ancient Indian History Quiz 16 - MCQExams.com

Consider the following languages.
$$1.$$ Gujarati $$2.$$ Kannada $$3.$$ Telugu
Which of the above language(s) has/have been declared by government as classical language of India?
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Only $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Sindhi is written in Arabi-Persian scripts.
$$2.$$ Nepali of Aryan language family evolved from Prakrit.
$$3.$$ Manipuri language is a mixture of seven dialects.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are true?
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • All of these
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Santali originally is a dialect of Munda language family.
$$2.$$ Jyotireshwar is considered as the first writer of Maithili language.
$$3.$$ Bodo-Tibetian is a language of Burma language family.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Only $$3$$
  • All of these
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The first literary work distinctly in Gujarati was Bharateswari Bahubali of Salibhadra.
$$2.$$ The Lavanis are work of poetry in Marathi and are romantic in character with erotic sentiment.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ and $$2$$
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ The Sangama literature is mostly religious in nature.
$$2.$$ The Sangama literature also includes some works in Telugu which are considered as classical.
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 are the works of Amir Khusrow?
$$1.$$ Kiraan-us-Saden
$$2.$$ Mifta-ul-Futuh
$$3.$$ Tabkata-e-Nasir
$$4.$$ Nooh-Sipehar
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$2$$ and $$4$$
  • $$1, 2$$ and $$4$$
Which principle was added by Mahavir in the tenets of Jainism?
  • Non-Violence
  • Non Stealing
  • Brahmacharya
  • Non Collection
Mohenjo-daro and Harappa are in _____________.
  • India
  • Pakistan
  • Afghanistan
  • Bangladesh
Consider the following statements
$$1.$$ Pattavaya shreni (silk weaven guild) and Taliha shreni (oil merchant guild) are mentioned in scriptures of Gupta period.
$$2.$$ Jajmani system was a method of exchange of services and goods between the artisans and  the village communities.
$$3.$$ Jajmani system is a pure economic system without any relation to Indian social caste system.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are correct?
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • $$1$$ and $$3$$
  • Only $$1$$
  • All of these
Consider the following statements about crafts in Indus Valley Civilisation.
$$1.$$ Handicrafts consists of objects created by skilled people for religious rituals like wedding and celebrations and for personal use as well as luxurious ones created by specialised craftsmen for specific requirements.
$$2.$$ It can range from the simple clay-lamps to the diamond-studded jewellery items.
$$3.$$ The Handicrafts Board was set up in $$1962$$ to look into the plight of the dying crafts.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • $$2$$ and $$3$$
  • $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • All of these
The excavations in Mohenjo-daro were made in __________.
  • 1900
  • 1922
  • 1945
  • 1950
Indus Valley Civilization might have been destroyed by ____________.
  • Aryans
  • Mughals
  • Dravidians
  • Kushanas
Consider the following statements regarding the embroidery in India.
$$1.$$ The Zardosi type of embroidery uses metal thread instead of the usual silk or rayon.
$$2.$$ The Vedas contain numerous reference to needle work, in Vedic literature and embroidered garments are termed as 'pesas'.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/ are not correct?
  • Only $$1$$
  • Only $$2$$
  • Both $$1$$ and $$2$$
  • Neither $$1$$ nor $$2$$
Why Mahavir is called Jiner?
  • For attaining complete knowledge
  • For rare physical powers
  • For conquering pleasure and pain
  • For his intellectual powers
Who wore the participants in Koppam War?
  • Western Chalukyas and Pallavas
  • Western Chalukyas and Cholas
  • Cholas and Hoysalas
  • Pandyas and Lankas
The famous king of the Kushana dynasty was _______________.
  • Kuvishka
  • Kanishka
  • Pushya
  • Kamarupa
Ashoka conquered Kalinga in the year __________.
  • 261 B.C.
  • 74 A.D.
  • 327 B.C.
  • 147 A.D.
Aryans lived in _________________.
  • Central India
  • South India
  • Gangetic Valley
  • Maharashtra
The oldest Veda is __________.
  • Rig Veda
  • Yajur Veda
  • Sama Veda
  • Atharvana Veda
The Allahabad inscription throws light on _____________.
  • Skanda Gupta
  • Samudra Gupta
  • Varahamihira
  • Pulekesin II
The brain trust of Chandra Gupta Maurya was ____________.
  • Kautilya
  • Banda Gopala
  • Fahien
  • Megasthanes
The dynasty formed by 'Pushyamitra' destroying the Mauryan dynasty was ___________.
  • Vardhana
  • Sunga
  • Kushana
  • Gupta
Jainism was founded by _______________.
  • Tirthankara
  • Ukkirama Jain
  • Rishaba
  • Nirvana
Megasthanes was an/a__________.
  • Ambassador
  • Traveller
  • Sanyasi
  • Teacher
The capital of the Mauryan dynasty was ____________.
  • Delhi
  • Patna
  • Agra
  • Allahabad
Which is the port city of Indus Valley culture?
  • Mohenjo-daro
  • Harappa
  • Kalibangan
  • Lothal
The Gupta age is known as Golden age in Indian History because ____________________.
  • They conquered the whole India
  • They helped the poor
  • They invited travellers
  • Art, Culture and Literature flourished
The important classes of officers in Mauryan Administration were ___________.
  • $$3$$
  • $$4$$
  • $$5$$
  • $$6$$
The great personages who lived during Gupta period were ________________.
  • Kalidasa, Aryabhatta, Dhanwantri
  • Kalidasa, Aryabhatta, Bhana Bhat
  • Kalidasa, Dhanwantri, Bhana Bhat
  • Kalidasa, Chanakya, Bhana Bhat
The Gupta dynasty was destroyed by _________________.
  • Vardhana dynasty
  • Huns dynasty
  • Pali dynasty
  • Chalukya dynasty
The Gupta dynasty flourished in ______________.
  • 2nd Century A.D.
  • 5th Century A.D.
  • 3rd Century A.D.
  • 7th Century A.D.
Harsha followed _____________.
  • Jainism
  • Buddhism
  • Sikhism
  • Hinduism
Who was the foreigner to come to India in the reign of Chandragupta II?
  • Fahien
  • Vasumitra
  • Hieun Tsang
  • I-tsing
Under whose patronage the IV Buddhist Council was held?
  • Harsha
  • Ashoka
  • Kanishka
  • Ajata Shatru
Indian Napoleon was ______________.
  • Chandra Gupta I
  • Chandra Gupta II
  • Samudra Gupta
  • Skanda Gupta
'Balance of power' theory was propounded by __________.
  • Chanakya
  • Harsha
  • Kanishka
  • None of these
The Third Buddhist Council was held during the year _______________.
  • $$150$$ B.C.
  • $$200$$ B.C.
  • $$250$$ B.C.
  • None of these
The King of Kalinga in the Mauryan period was _______________.
  • Kuvishka
  • Simuka
  • Kharavela
  • None of these
Harappa civilization was excavated in the year _________.
  • $$1928$$
  • $$1921$$
  • $$1922$$
  • $$1931$$
Mauryan's share of produce of the soil was normally ____________.
  • $$1/3$$rd
  • $$1/6$$th
  • $$1/4$$th
  • None of these
Which inscription of Ashoka reflects the rules of Buddhism? 
  • Sarnath
  • Maski
  • Lumbini
  • Bhabru
Who is the ruler to issue Junagarh inscription?
  • Bhoomak
  • Nahan
  • Rudra Daman
  • Chantan
The famous Jain Temples at Mt. Abu was built by ___________.
  • Prartha
  • Bhima I
  • Vimala
  • None of these
Fahien visited during the period of _______________.
  • Chandra Gupta I
  • Chandra Gupta II
  • Samudra Gupta
  • None of these
Who is known as 'Vikramaditya'?
  • Skanda gupta
  • Chandra Gupta II
  • Samudra Gupta
  • None of these
What was the type of marriage in the Vedic period in which, in place of the dowry, there was a token bride price of a cow and a bull?
  • Asura
  • Arsa
  • Gantharva
  • Raksha
Who sent Magasthanse to the Mauryan court?
  • Alexander
  • Seleucus Nicator
  • Ptolemy
  • None of these
The main occupation of the Aryans was ___________.
  • Agriculture
  • Hunting
  • Sea Trade
  • Small Cottage Industry
The Hathigumpha inscription (near Bhubaneshwar, Odisha) relates to the king ________________.
  • Susharma
  • Hala
  • Kharavela
  • Pulamayi
As a prince where was Ashoka sent to suppress the revolt?
  • Taxila
  • Kalinga
  • Ujjain
  • Deccan
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