Q1. Ashoka converted to which religion after the Kalinga war?
Correct Answer: B
After witnessing the immense suffering caused by the Kalinga War in 261 BC Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism and dedicated his life to spreading the principles of non-violence peace and dharma.
Q2. Chandragupta Maurya was an ardent follower of __________.
Correct Answer: B
Chandragupta Maurya became an ardent follower of Jainism in his later years. He renounced his throne and migrated to Shravanabelagola in Karnataka where he practiced Jain asceticism until his death. is present-day Patna in Bihar. It was one of the largest cities in the ancient world.
Q3. Chanakya was the chief advisor of _______.
Correct Answer: B
Chanakya (also known as Kautilya) was the chief advisor and prime minister to Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. He played a crucial role in overthrowing the Nanda dynasty and establishing the Mauryan Empire.
Q4. What is the name of the preaching mudra or gesture in which the Buddha is depicted delivering his first sermon in the Gandhara Sculptures?
Correct Answer: B
The Dharmachakra Mudra represents the Buddha's first sermon symbolizing the turning of the wheel of dharma. The hands are held at chest level with thumb and index finger forming a circle.
Q5. Chandragupta Maurya was born in Pataliputra which is now in _______.
Correct Answer: D
Pataliputra the capital of the Mauryan Empire
Q6. Ghatotkacha (who ruled in the years 290–305 B.C.) was a king from which dynasty?
Correct Answer: A
Ghatotkacha (c. 290–305 AD) was a king from the Gupta Dynasty. He was the son of Sri Gupta the founder of the dynasty and the father of Chandragupta I.
Q7. Indus Valley Civilization was a __________ age civilization.
Correct Answer: D
The Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2600–1900 BC) was a Bronze Age civilization. It was characterized by advanced urban planning metallurgy and trade with bronze being widely used for tools weapons and sculptures.
Q8. Which among the following games was very popular in ancient India?
Correct Answer: A
Chess originated in ancient India as Chaturanga a game of military strategy during the Gupta period. It spread to Persia and later evolved into modern chess.
Q9. Ashoka The Great (273–232 B.C.) was the ruler of which dynasty?
Correct Answer: C
Ashoka The Great was the third ruler of the Mauryan Dynasty. He is remembered as one of India's greatest emperors for his military conquests and his later promotion of Buddhism and non-violence.
Q10. The first Buddhist Council was held at ____________.
Correct Answer: B
The first Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha (present-day Rajgir in Bihar) in 483 BC shortly after Buddha's death. It was convened by King Ajatashatru and presided over by Mahakassapa to preserve Buddha's teachings.
