Question 1

Punch marked coins in the Mauryan period were linked with which economic activity?

Accepted Answer

Trade and transactions Punch marked coins were useful in trade and transactions. For exams treat coins as evidence of economic life.

Question 2

Barabar caves of the Mauryan period are famous for what?

Accepted Answer

Rock caves with polished surface Barabar caves are famous for Mauryan rock cut architecture and polished surfaces. For exams also connect them with Ashoka and Ajivikas.

Question 3

Who is considered to have patronized the Ajivika sect during the Mauryan period?

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Ashoka and Dasharatha The Ajivikas are considered to have received patronage from Ashoka and Dasharatha. For exams remember Barabar caves in this context.

Question 4

Rudradaman's Junagadh inscription is in which language?

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Sanskrit Rudradaman's Junagadh inscription is in Sanskrit. For exams remember it among early Sanskrit inscriptions.

Question 5

The Junagadh inscription mentions the repair of which lake?

Accepted Answer

Sudarshana Lake The Junagadh inscription mentions the repair of Sudarshana Lake. For exams connect it with the history of water management.

Question 6

What was a common feature of Indo Greek coins?

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Bilingual legends Indo Greek coins often have bilingual legends. For exams treat coins as political and cultural sources.

Question 7

Which Buddhist scholar is considered famous during the time of Kanishka?

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Ashvaghosha Ashvaghosha was a famous Buddhist scholar associated with Kanishka's period. For exams also connect him with Buddhacharita.

Question 8

Who is considered the author of the poem Buddhacharita?

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Ashvaghosha Buddhacharita is considered a work of Ashvaghosha. For exams identify from the name that it is based on Buddha's life.

Question 9

Evidence of land grants in the Gupta period is found through what?

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Copper plate inscriptions Copper plate inscriptions provide information about land grants in the Gupta period. For exams treat copper plates as administrative sources.

Question 10

What was one feature of Gupta period temples?

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Early structural temple style The Gupta period shows development of structural temple architecture. For exams connect the Gupta period with temple architecture.

Question 11

The Udayagiri caves are especially associated with which period?

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Gupta period Udayagiri caves are linked with Gupta art and religious symbols. For exams include them as examples of Gupta art.

Question 12

The iron pillar of Mehrauli shows which achievement?

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Metallurgical skill The iron pillar of Mehrauli is evidence of ancient Indian metallurgical skill. For exams connect it with rust resistant iron technology.

Question 13

The main story of Abhijnanashakuntalam is connected with the love of which character?

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Shakuntala Abhijnanashakuntalam tells the story of Shakuntala and Dushyanta. For exams remember it as a drama by Kalidasa.

Question 14

Raghuvamsha is a work of which poet?

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Kalidasa Raghuvamsha is a famous poetic work of Kalidasa. For exams remember the list of major works of Kalidasa.

Question 15

Bhasa is considered an ancient Indian writer in which field?

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Sanskrit drama The correct answer is A, Sanskrit drama. Bhasa is traditionally regarded as one of the earliest important Sanskrit dramatists. Several plays are attributed to him, including Svapnavasavadatta, Pratijnayaugandharayana, and dramas based on episodes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana traditions. His works are valued for their lively plots, dramatic presentation, and treatment of well-known characters. The other options refer to different fields: medicine is associated with classical medical traditions, economics with texts such as the Arthashastra, and town planning with archaeological and administrative evidence. Therefore, Bhasa’s recognized literary field is Sanskrit theatre and drama.

Question 16

Kamasutra is associated with which ancient author?

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Vatsyayana Kamasutra is an ancient text associated with Vatsyayana. For exams remember the author and text together.

Question 17

The Tamil epic Silappadikaram is related to what?

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Sangam age literature Silappadikaram is an important work of ancient Tamil literature. For exams connect it with South Indian literature.

Question 18

Manimekalai is an ancient work of which language?

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Tamil Manimekalai is an ancient work of Tamil literature. For exams connect it with post Sangam literary tradition.

Question 19

Arikamedu is considered connected with which foreign trade?

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Roman trade Arikamedu provides evidence of Roman trade. For exams connect it with foreign trade of South India.

Question 20

Muziris port was famous for which type of trade?

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Roman and spice trade Muziris was a famous port connected with Roman and spice trade. For exams connect it with the Malabar Coast.

Question 21

The study of reading inscriptions in ancient India is called what?

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Epigraphy Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions. For exams connect it with reading stone and copper plate records.

Question 22

What is the study of coins called?

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Numismatics The study of coins is called numismatics. For exams remember that coins give information about economy and rulers.

Question 23

In ancient history the study of pottery helps in knowing what?

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Culture and lifestyle Pottery gives information about ancient culture food habits and lifestyle. For exams treat pottery as an archaeological source.

Question 24

Kanishka was a major ruler of which dynasty?

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Kushana dynasty The governing concept is the identification of a historical ruler with the dynasty to which he belonged. Kanishka was a major ruler of the Kushana dynasty and controlled important parts of north-western and northern India during the early centuries CE. His reign is associated with the expansion of trade across routes connected with Central Asia and the Silk Route. He is also remembered for supporting Buddhism, particularly the Mahayana tradition, although historical details about his reign are drawn from several kinds of evidence. The Mauryan dynasty is associated with rulers such as Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka; the Nandas ruled before the Mauryas; and the Pallavas were a later South Indian dynasty. Therefore option C, the Kushana dynasty, is the only correct answer.

Question 25

By which other name is the Indus Valley Civilization also known?

Accepted Answer

Harappan Civilization The Indus Valley Civilization is also called the Harappan Civilization. For exams, remember Harappa as the first discovered major site.

Ancient Indian History

Practice questions

01 Punch marked coins in the Mauryan period were linked with which economic activity?

02 Barabar caves of the Mauryan period are famous for what?

03 Who is considered to have patronized the Ajivika sect during the Mauryan period?

04 Rudradaman's Junagadh inscription is in which language?

05 The Junagadh inscription mentions the repair of which lake?

06 What was a common feature of Indo Greek coins?

07 Which Buddhist scholar is considered famous during the time of Kanishka?

08 Who is considered the author of the poem Buddhacharita?

09 Evidence of land grants in the Gupta period is found through what?

10 What was one feature of Gupta period temples?

11 The Udayagiri caves are especially associated with which period?

12 The iron pillar of Mehrauli shows which achievement?

13 The main story of Abhijnanashakuntalam is connected with the love of which character?

14 Raghuvamsha is a work of which poet?

15 Bhasa is considered an ancient Indian writer in which field?

16 Kamasutra is associated with which ancient author?

17 The Tamil epic Silappadikaram is related to what?

18 Manimekalai is an ancient work of which language?

19 Arikamedu is considered connected with which foreign trade?

20 Muziris port was famous for which type of trade?

21 The study of reading inscriptions in ancient India is called what?

22 What is the study of coins called?

23 In ancient history the study of pottery helps in knowing what?

24 Kanishka was a major ruler of which dynasty?

25 By which other name is the Indus Valley Civilization also known?

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