The Vedic Era and Mahajanapadas Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

Question 1. The earliest evidence of the use of iron in India has been discovered from [UPPSC (Pre) 1998]

(a) Taxila
(b) Atranjikhera
(c) Kaushambi
(d) Hastinapur

Answer : b

Question 2. In the ancient period chief-livelihood of the Aryans was [UPPSC (Pre) 1993]

(a) Agriculture
(b) Hunting
(c) Artcraft
(d) Business

Answer : b

Question 3. Nivi, Paridhan and Adhivasa were the [CDS 2005]

(a) different types of garments of the Aryans.
(b) government officials of the Aryan kings.
(c) tribal people of ancient Indians.
(d) musical instrument of ancient Indians.

Answer : a

Question 4. Who was the first European to designate Aryan as a race? [SSC 2006]

(a)William Jones
(b) HH Wilson
(c) Max Muller
(d) General Cunningham

Answer : c

Question 5. Give the name of the tribe which is not related to the ‘Panchajana’ of the Rigveda Aryans. [UPPSC (Mains) 2009]

(a) Yadu
(b) Puru
(c) Turvasa
(d) Kikat

Answer : d

Question 6. The term ‘Aryan’ denotes  [IAS (Pre) 1999]

(a) an ethnic group
(b) a nomadic people
(c) a speech group
(d) a superior race

Answer : d

Question 7. Meaning of the term ‘Arya’ in classical Sanskrit is [UP Lower (Pre) 1998]

(a) believer of the God
(b) a hereditary cast
(c) a believer in particular religion
(d) a Noble man

Answer : d

Question 8. Which of the following inscriptions tells about the Aryan’s movement of Aryan from Iran to India? [UPPSC (Mains) 2009]

(a) Mansehra
(b) Shahbajgarhi
(c) Boghaz-Koi
(d) Junagarh

Answer : c

Question 9. Who among the following wrote on the original homeland of the Aryans?

(a) Sankaracharya [UPPSC (Pre) 1996]
(b) Annie Besant
(c) Vivekanand
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Answer : d

Question 10. Which one among the following is not a characteristic of Rigvedic Aryans? [CDS 2011]

(a) They were acquainted with horses, chariots and the use of bronze.
(b) They were acquainted with the use of iron.
(c) They were acquainted with the cow, which formed the most important form of wealth.
(d) They were acquainted with the use of copper and the modern ploughshare.

Answer : b

Question 11. Which of the following Vedas is not a part of Vedatrayi? [SSC 2017]

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Answer : d

Question 12. ‘Trayi’ is a name for [UPPSC 2010]

(a) Three Vedas
(b) Dharma, Sangha and Buddha
(c) Three Gods in Hindu Pantheon
(d) Three seasons

Answer : a

Question 13. In the Vedic period, the people called Panis, were [HPSC 2012]

(a) those, who controlled trades
(b) cattle breeders
(c) cowheads
(d) ploughmen

Answer : a

Question 14. Which of the following rivers was known as Purushni in the Vedic Period? [SSC CGL 2019]

(a) Ravi
(b) Sutlej
(c) Beas
(d) Chenab

Answer : a

Question 15. The Vedic river Kubha was located in [UPPSC (Pre) 1999]

(a) Afghanistan
(b) Chinese Turkistan
(c) Kashmir
(d) Punjab

Answer : a

Question 16. The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is [IAS (Pre) 1996]

(a) Sindhu
(b) Sutudri
(c) Sarasvati
(d) Ganga

Answer : a

Question 17. Vedic river Askini is identified with which one of the following rivers? [UPPSC 2010]

(a) Beas
(b) Ravi
(c) Chenab
(d) Jhelum

Answer : c

Question 18. Which one of the following rivers was earlier known as ‘Vitasta’? [NDA 2019]

(a) Tista
(b) Jhelum
(c) Tungabhadra
(d) Bharatpuzha

Answer : b

Question 19. Who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas? [IAS (Pre) 1995]

(a) Lopamudra
(b) Gargi
(c) Leelavati
(d) Savitri

Answer : a

Question 20. Which hymns of the Rigveda are considered to contain the rudiments of the Indian drama? [IAS (Pre) 2006]

(a) Vivaha-sukta
(b) Apri-sukta
(c) Samaveda-sukta
(d) Purusha-sukta

Answer : c

Question 21. Which one of the following Brahmana texts belongs to the Rigveda? [MPPSC 2017]

(a) Aitareya Brahmana
(b) Gopatha Brahmana
(c) Shatapatha Brahmana
(d) Taittiriya Brahmana

Answer : a

Question 22. Rigveda consist of ritual .………hymns. [CGPSC 2012]

(a) 1028
(b) 1017
(c) 1128
(d) 1020

Answer : a

Question 23. ‘Rigveda’ was originally composed in which one of the following languages? [UPPSC 2018]

(a) Pali
(b) Sanskrit
(c) Prakrit
(d) Brahmi

Answer : b

Question 24. Which one of the following is oldest Veda? [UK UDA/LDA (Pre) 2007]

(a) Yajurveda
(b) Rigveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Answer : b

Question 25. ‘Gopatha Brahmana’ is associated with [UPRO/ARO (Pre) 2014]

(a) Yajurveda
(b) Samaveda
(c) Atharvaveda
(d) Rigveda

Answer : c

Question 26. The ninth mandala of the Rigveda Samhita is devoted wholly to [BPSC (Pre) 1995]

(a) Indra and his elephant
(b) Urvashi and the Heaven
(c) Gods related to plants and drugs
(d) ‘Soma’ and the God who is named after the drink

Answer : d

Question 27. In the Rigvedic period, people believed mainly in [UPPSC (Pre) 1993]

(a) Idol worship
(b) One God Belief
(c) Goddess worship
(d) Sacrifice and rituals

Answer : d

Question 28. Gayatri Mantra is found in which book? [BPSC (Pre) 1994]

(a) Upanishad
(b) Bhagavad Gita
(c) Rigveda
(d) Yajurveda

Answer : c

Question 29. Who composed the Gayatri Mantra? [UKPSC (Pre) 2006]

(a) Vasishtha
(b) Vishwamitra
(c) Indra
(d) Parikshit

Answer : b

Question 30. The ‘Mantra’ famous with the name of ‘Gayatri Mantra’ found in which of the following scriptures? [UPPSC (Pre) 2013]

(a) Bhagavad Gita
(b) Atharvaveda
(c) Rigveda
(d) Manusmriti

Answer : c

Question 31. The word Gotra occurs for the first time in [UPPSC (Mains) 2005]

(a) Atharvaveda
(b) Rigveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Yajurveda

Answer : b

Question 32. The largest number of the Mantras in Rigveda belongs to [UPPSC (Mains) 2010]

(a) Agni
(b) Varuna
(c) Vishnu
(d) Yama

Answer : a

Question 33. Which of the following rivers mentioned in the Rigveda gives the due to relations of Aryans with the Afghanistan? [UPPSC (Pre) 2010]

(a) Askini
(b) Parushni
(c) Kubha, Kramu
(d) Vipasha, Shutudri

Answer : c

Question 34. In the early Rigvedic period, what was considered to be the most valuable property? [UPPSC 2015]

(a) Land
(b) Cow
(c) Women
(d) Water

Answer : b

Question 35. The name ‘Aghanya’ mentioned in many passages of the Rigveda refers to [UPPSC 2017]

(a) priests
(b) women
(c) cows
(d) brahmans

Answer : c

Question 36. In the Vedic rituals HOTA is associated with the [UPRO/ARO (Mains) 2013]

(a) Rigveda
(b) Yajurveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Answer : a

Question 37. Fundamental or basic script of the ‘Rigveda’ was [UPPSC (Pre) 2004]

(a) Devanagari
(b) Kharosthi
(c) Pali
(d) Brahmi

Answer : d

Question 38. Which one among the following is not true with regard to Rigveda Samhita? [NDA 2012]

(a) There is about 300 non-IndoEuropean words in Rigveda.
(b) There is a reference to Dasarajna (battle of ten kings) in the Rigveda.
(c) It is mentioned in the Rigveda that the Bharata Chief Sudas fought against a confederacy of ten tribes.
(d) Purus sides with Bharata in the battle of ten kings.

Answer : d

Question 39. Which one of the following statements about Rigveda is not correct? [CDS 2014]

(a) Deities were worshipped through prayer and sacrificial rituals.
(b) The Gods are presented as powerful, who could be made to intervene in the world of men via the performance of sacrifices.
(c) The Gods were supposed to partake of the offerings as they were consumed by the fire.
(d) The sacrifices were performed in the temples.

Answer : d

Question 40. Which one of the following statements is correct? [IAS (Pre) 2005]

(a) The grama of the Rigvedic Aryans usually refers to a group of kinsfold and not a village.
(b) The Aryans of early vedic times tamed elephants and used them in war.
(c) Rigveda mentions swayambara and marriage of widows.
(d) The Rigveda mentions Vindhyas and Satpura mountains and the Narmada river.

Answer : c

Question 41. Rights and Rituals related to Yajnas are mentioned in [RAS/RTS (Pre) 1999]

(a) Rigveda
(b) Samaveda
(c) Brahmin Granth
(d) Yajurveda

Answer : a

Question 42. ‘Nachiketa’ Legend finds mention in [UPPSC (Mains) 2006]

(a) Atharvaveda
(b) Satapatha Brahmin
(c) Kathopanishad
(d) Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

Answer : c

Question 43. The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the [UKPSC (Pre) 2005]

(a) Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
(b) Chhandogyopanishad
(c) Kathopanishad
(d) Kenopanishd

Answer : c

Question 44. ‘Satyamev Jayate’ which is engraved on the Indian Emblem has been taken from [UPPSC 2014]

(a) Rigveda
(b) Bhagavad Gita
(c) Mundakopanishad
(d) Matsya Purana

Answer : c

Question 45. The legend of Satyakam Jabal, which challenges the stigma of being an unmarried mother, is mentioned in [RAS/RTS (Pre) 2016]

(a) Jabal Upanishad
(b) Prashnophishad
(c) Chhandogya Upanishad
(d) Kathopanishad

Answer : c

Question 46. Panini, the first Grammarian of Sanskrit language in India, lived during the [CDS 2006]

(a) 2nd century BC
(b) 6th-5th century BC
(c) 2nd century AD
(d) 5th-6th century AD

Answer : b

Question 47. Ashtadhyayi was written by [RAS/RTS 2008]

(a) Ved Vyas
(b) Panini
(c) Shukadeva
(d) Valmiki

Answer : b

Question 48. The priest associated with King Videgha Madhava referred in Shatapatha Brahmin was [UP Lower Sub (Pre) 2015]

(a) Rishi Bharadwaj
(b) Rishi Vashistha
(c) Rishi-Vishwamitra
(d) Rishi Gautama Rahugana

Answer : d

Question 49. Which of the following is the correct order of the Vedic literature? [UPPSC (Mains) 2014]

(a) Vedic Samhitas, Brahmins, Aranyakas and Upanishads
(b) Vedic Samhitas, Upanishads, Aranyakas and Brahmins
(c) Vedic Samhitas, Aranyakas, Brahmins and Upanishads
(d) Vedic Samhitas, Vedangas, Aranyakas and Smritis

Answer : a

Question 50. The ‘Dharma’ and ‘Rita’ depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilisation of India. In this context, consider the following statements.

I. ‘Dharma’ was a conception of obligation and of the discharge of one’s duties to oneself and to others.
II. ‘Rita’ was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all it contained.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? [IAS (Pre) 2011]

(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II

Answer : b

Question 51. The tribal assembly normally involved in the election of the king was

(a) Sabha
(b) Samiti
(c) Gana
(d) Vidhata

Answer : b

Question 52. The famous battle of ‘Ten Kings’ as described in the Rigveda was fought on the bank of [UPPSC (Mains) 2008]

(a) Parushni
(b) Sarasvati
(c) Vipasa
(d) Asikni

Answer : a

Question 53. The System of Governance prevalent in the Vedic era was  [RAS/RTS (Pre) 1993]

(a) Autocratic
(b) Democratic
(c) Republic
(d) Descended monarchy

Answer : d

Question 54. The battle of Mahabharata is believed to have been fought at Kurukshetra for [SSC 2009]

(a) 14 days
(b) 16 days
(c) 18 days
(d) 20 days

Answer : c

Question 55. Sabha of Vedic-era [RAS/RTS (Pre) 1994]

(a) was an institution of mercantile people of the villages
(b) was a royal court
(c) was a council of ministers
(d) form National Assembly of all the people of the state.

Answer : c

Question 56. What were the two assemblies during the Early Vedic period? [WBCS 2020]

(a) Samiti
(b) Sabha
(c) Samiti and Sangam
(d) Both (a) and (b)

Answer : d

Question 57. The Rigvedic tribal assembly associated with Judicial function was [JPSC 2016]

(a) sabha
(b) samiti
(c) vidatha
(d) All of these

Answer : a

Question 58. The word ‘Gotra’ occurs for the first time in [UPPSC 2005]

(a) Rigveda
(b) Samaveda
(c) Yajurveda
(d) Atharvaveda

Answer : a

Question 59. The staple food of the Vedic Aryan was

(a) barley and rice [SSC 2008]
(b) milk and its products
(c) rice and pulses
(d) vegetables and fruits

Answer : a

Question 60. Who among the following wrote Sanskrit Grammar? [SSC 2010]

(a) Kalidas
(b) Charak
(c) Panini
(d) Aryabhatt

Answer : c

Question 61. The ‘Manusmriti’ mainly deals with [UPPSC 2007]

(a) social order
(b) laws
(c) economics
(d) state-craft

Answer : b

Question 62. The Purushasukta, which refers to the origin of caste, is found in the [GPSC 2014, CDS 2003]

(a) Atharvaveda
(b) Rigveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Yajurveda

Answer : b

Question 63. The teacher who taught ‘Ved-Vedanga’ for livelihood, was called [UK UDA/LDA (Mains) 2007]

(a) Acharya
(b) Adhvaryu
(c) Upadhyaya
(d) Purohita

Answer : c

Question 64. During the Rigvedic Period word ‘Nishka’ was used for a Jewellery but in later period it was used for the meaning of [IAS (Pre) 1993]

(a) Arms
(b) Farming equipment
(c) Script
(d) Coin

\Answer : d

Question 65. The name of scripture in which ‘Purusha Megha’ was mentioned in [UPPSC (Pre) 2008]

(a) Krishna Yajurveda
(b) Shukla Yajurveda
(c) Shatpath Brahmin
(d) Panchvish Brahmin

Answer : c

Question 66. During the Rig Vedic period Nishka was an ornament of [UPPSC (Mains) 2007]

(a) ear
(b) neck
(c) arm
(d) wrist

Answer : b

Question 67. ‘Nishka’ in ancient India was known as [UPPSC (Pre) 2005]

(a) Gold ornament
(b) Cows
(c) Copper Coins
(d) Silver Coins

Answer : a

Question 68. In which Vedic text the term ‘Varna’ is found referred for the first time? [UKPSC (Pre) 2012]

(a) Rigveda
(b) Atharvaveda
(c) Samaveda
(d) Yajurveda

Answer : a

Question 69. In which phase, the concept of untouchability was put clearly? [BPSC (Pre) 1994]

(a) Rigvedic phase
(b) Later Vedic phase
(c) Later Gupta phase
(d) Dharmashastra phase

Answer : b

Question 70. In the 10th Mandala of the Rigveda, which one of the following hymns reflects upon the marriage ceremonies? [CDS 2018]

(a) Surya Sukta
(b) Purusha Sukta
(c) Dana Sutra
(d) Uma Sutra

Answer : b

Question 71. Which of the following statements regarding Rigvedic women is not correct? [CDS 2014]

(a) They could attend assemblies and offer sacrifices along with their husband.
(b) Some unmarried women offered sacrifices on their own.
(c) Women could occupy the highest positions of authority.
(d) Women often choose their partners.

Answer : d

Question 72. The word ‘Yava’ mentioned in Rigveda is used for which agricultural product? [UPPSC (Mains) 2008]

(a) Barley
(b) Gram
(c) Rice
(d) Wheat

Answer : a

Question 73. The Rigvedic ‘Pani’ belong to which class of citizens? [MPPSC 2020, 19]

(a) Priests
(b) Ironsmiths
(c) Goldsmiths
(d) Traders

Answer : d

Question 74. Which metal was used by people of Rig vedic age? [SSC 2007]

(a) Silver
(b) Gold
(c) Iron
(d) Copper

Answer : d

Question 75. The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of [IAS (Pre) 2012]

(a) bhakti
(b) image worship and yajnas
(c) worship of nature and yajnas
(d) worship of nature and bhakti

Answer : c

Question 76. The God who is the most prominent in ‘Rigveda’ is [CDS 2001]

(a) Indra
(b) Agni
(c) Pasupati
(d) Vishnu

Answer : a

Question 77. The Rigvedic God Varuna was

(a) harbinger of peace [CDS 2002]
(b) destroyer of foes
(c) guardian of the cosmic order
(d) God of prosperity

Answer : c

Question 78. Which one of the following Vedic God/Goddess depicts an association with the Sun? [CDS 2007]

(a) Ashvin
(b) Pusan
(c) Indra
(d) Aranyani

Answer : a

Question 79. Which Mandala of Rigveda is completely dedicated to ‘Soma’? [BPSC (Pre) 1997]

(a) Seventh Mandala
(b) Eight Mandala
(c) Ninth Mandala
(d) Tenth Mandala

Answer : c

Question 80. Who among the following Vedic deities was believed to be their priest? [UPPSC (Mains) 2013]

(a) Agni
(b) Brihaspati
(c) Dyaus
(d) Indra

Answer : b

Question 81. Rigvedic religion was [UPPSC (Mains) 2014]

(a) Polytheistic
(b) Monotheistic
(c) Monistic
(d) Libertarian

Answer : a

Question 82. Who among the following is regarded as War-God in the Rigveda? [UPPSC (Mains) 2011]

(a) Agni
(b) Indra
(c) Surya
(d) Varuna

Answer : b

Question 83. The largest number of Rigvedic hymns are devoted to [UPPSC (Mains) 2002]

(a) Agni
(b) Indra
(c) Rudra
(d) Vishnu

Answer : b

Question 84. Who among the following was the most popular God of the early Vedic Aryans? [UPPSC (Mains) 2008]

(a) Varuna
(b) Vishnu
(c) Rudra
(d) Indra

Answer : d

Question 85. An inscription of 14th century BC, which describes the Vedic Gods has been found in [UPPSC (Mains) 2016]

(a) Ecbatana
(b) Boghaz-Koi
(c) Babylon
(d) Bisotun

Answer : b

Question 86. Boghaz-Koi is important because [WBPCS 2020]

(a) It was an important trading centre between Central Asia and Tibet.
(b) Inscriptions were found which mentioned the names of Vedic Gods and Goddesses.
(c) Original Texts of the Vedas were composed here.
(d) None of the above

Answer : b

Question 87. Originally the Mahabharata was known as [UPRO/ARO (Pre) 2014]

(a) Brihatkatha
(b) Brahmins
(c) Brihatsamhita
(d) Jayasamhita

Answer : d

Question 88. The period of Post Rigvedic period is [SSC 2004]

(a) 15000 BC-1000 BC
(b) 1000 BC-600 BC
(c) 600BC-600AD
(d) None of the above

Answer : b

Question 89. Which among the following is considered as the centre of Aryan civilisation during post-Vedic Period? [UPPSC 2007]

(a) Anga, Magadha
(b) Kosal, Videh
(c) Kuru, Panchal
(d) Matsya, Surasena

Answer : b

Question 90. ‘Gotra’ System came into existance since [SSC 2008]

(a) Rigvedic Period
(b) Post Vedic Period
(c) Mahakavya Period
(d) None of the above

Answer : b

Question 91. Which of the following custom emerged during the post-Vedic period? [IAS (Pre) 1994]

(a) Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha
(b) Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra
(c) Brahmacharya, Grihastha ashrama, Vanaprastha and Sannyasa
(d) Indra, Surya, Rudra and Maruta

Answer : c

Question 92. Which one of the following is not a types of marriage?

I. Praja-patya
II. Arsh
III. Daiva
IV. Durgam

Codes

(a) I and II
(b) Only IV
(c) II and III
(d) All of these

Answer : b

Question 93. The post-Vedic period tax was collected by king from people was called [SSC 2008]

(a) Bali
(b) Varman
(c) Vidath
(d) Tax

Answer : a

Question 94. Which words has been used in business system during post-Vedic period?

(a) Great
(b) Kusid
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above

Answer : b

Question 95. Which of the following handicrafts was not in used by Aryans? [SSC 2003]

(a) Pottery
(b) Jewellary
(c) Carpenter
(d) Blacksmith

Answer : d

Question 96. Judgement was advertised by [RAS/RTS 2009]

(a) Chusvak
(b) Gautam
(c) Kapil
(d) Jamini

Answer : b

Question 97. Combination of three Vedas has been called ‘Vedatrayi’ [SSC 2017]

(a) Rigveda, Yajurveda
(b) Rigveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda
(c) Rigveda, Samaveda and Yajurveda
(d) Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda

Answer : c

Question 98. With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Samkhya School. [IAS (Pre) 2013]

I. Samkhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
II. Samkhya holds that it is the selfknowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II

Answer : b

Question 99. Where was the seat of the first Republic of the world in 6th century BC? [BPSC 2004]

(a) Vaishali
(b) Athens
(c) Sparta
(d) Patliputra

Answer : a

Question 100.By whom the first republic of the world was established in Vaishali? [BPSC 2008]

(a) Maurya
(b) Nand
(c) Gupta
(d) Licchavi

Answer : d

Question 101.By which ruler Pataliputra was chosen for the first time as a capital? [BPSC 2004]

(a) Ajatashatru
(b) Kalashoka
(c) Udayin
(d) Kanishka

Answer : c

Question 102. Which kingdom covered the modern Patna and Gaya districts of Bihar? [WBCS 2018]

(a) Anga
(b) Kosala
(c) Magadha
(d) Avanti

Answer : c

Question 103. In the context of ancient Indian society which one of the following terms does not belong to the category of the other three? [IAS (Pre) 1996]

(a) Kula
(b) Vamsha
(c) Kosa
(d) Gotra

Answer : c

Question 104.King Asvapati of the Upanishadic period was the ruler of [UPPSC (Pre) 1999]

(a) Kashi
(b) Kekaya
(c) Panchala
(d) Videha

Answer : b

Question 105. Chand Pradyot was ruler of which ancient republic? [MPPSC 2020, UPPSC 2019]

(a) Kasi
(b) Anga
(c) Avanti
(d) Vajji

Answer : c

Question 106. Mahajanapada situated on the bank of river Godavari was [RPSC 2008]

(a) Avanti
(b) Vatsa
(c) Asmaka
(d) Kamboja

Answer : c

Question 107. The list of sixteen Mahajanapadas is available in [BPSC 2004]

(a) Mahabharat
(b) Anguttar Nikaya
(c) Chhandogya Upanishad
(d) Samyukta Nikaya

Answer : b

Question 108. During the period of 16 Mahajanapadas, Mathura was the capital of [JPSC 2013]

(a) Vajji
(b) Vatsa
(c) Kasi
(d) Surasena

Answer : d

Question 109. The capital of North Panchal, according to Mahabharata was located at [UPPSC (Mains) 2006]

(a) Hastinapur
(b) Indraprastha
(c) Ahichatra
(d) Mathura

Answer : c

Question 110. In the sixth century BC Suktimati was the capital of [UPPSC (Mains) 2011]

(a) Panchala
(b) Kuru
(c) Chedi
(d) Avanti

Answer : c

Question 111. Which of the following is not correctly matched? [UPRO/ARO (Mains) 2017]

(a) Anga – Champa
(b) Kosala – Ahichatra
(c) Vatsa – Kaushambi
(d) Matsya – Viratnagar

Answer : b

Question 112. 16 Janapadas of the age of Mahajanapada have often been mentioned in the Buddhist literature. Which of the following Janapadas have been mentioned by Panini in his Ashtadhyayi? [RAS/RTS 2013]

I. Magadh
II. Asmaka
III. Kamboj
IV. Chedi
V. Vatsa

Codes

(a) I, II and III
(b) IV and V
(c) III, IV and V
(d) I, III, IV and V

Answer : a

Question 113. Which was the first capital of Magadha? [BPSC 2004]

(a) Pataliputra
(b) Vaishali
(c) Girivarja (Rajgriha)
(d) Champa

Answer : c

Question 114. Who founded Pataliputra?[BPSC 2008]

(a) Udayin
(b) Ashoka
(c) Bimbisara
(d) Mahapadmananda

Answer : a

Question 115. In ancient India, the earliest capital of Magadha kingdom was at [NDA 2001]

(a) Pataliputra
(b) Rajgir
(c) Vaishali
(d) Varanasi

Answer : b

Question 116. Which one of the following rulers of Magadha was the contemporary of Alexander the great? [BPSC 2001]

(a) Mahapadma Nanda
(b) Dhana Nanda
(c) Sukalp
(d) Chandragupta Maurya

Answer : b

Question 117. First ruler of Magadha from the Haryanka Dynasty was ……… [SSC CGL 2019]

(a) Ashoka
(b) Prasenajit
(c) Bimbisara
(d) Ajatashatru

Answer : c

Question 118. What was the name of the dynasty of Ajatashatru? [BPSC (Pre) 2011]

(a) Maurya
(b) Haryanka
(c) Nanda
(d) Gupta

Answer : b

Question 119. Which early ruler of Magadha murdered his father to ascend the throne and, in turn, was murdered by his own son? [UPPSC 2007]

(a) Bimbisara
(b) Ajatashatru
(c) Udayan
(d) Nagadashak

Answer : b

Question 120. Which Magadha ruler was known as ‘Seniya’? [WBCS 2017]

(a) Bimbisara
(b) Ajatashatru
(c) Mahapadma Nanda
(d) Chandragupta Maurya

Answer : a

Question 121. Jivaka, the famous physician of the time of Mahatma Buddha, was associated with the court of

(a) Bimbisara
(b) Chanda Pradyota
(c) Prasenjit
(d) Udyana

Answer : a

Question 122. The expansion of Magadha on Malwa Plateau was under the reign of [UP Lower 2008]

(a) Bimbisar
(b) Ajatashatru
(c) Shisunaga
(d) Virabhadra

Answer : c

Question 123. Who was the founder of Nanda dynasty in Magadha? [UKPSC 2016]

(a) Mahapadma Nanda
(b) Dhana Nanda
(c) Nandi Vardhan
(d) Mahanandin

Answer : a

Question 124. Which emperor of Magadha is known as ‘Aparoparashurama’? [UPUDA/LDA 2010]

(a) Bindusar
(b) Ajatashatru
(c) Kalashoka
(d) Mahapadma Nanda

Answer : d

Question 125. The last emperor of Nanda Dynasty was [RRB 2001]

(a) Mahapadma Nanda
(b) Dhana Nanda
(c) Kalashoka
(d) None of the above

Answer : b

Question 126. Alexander invaded India in …… [UPPSC 2006]

(a) 326 BC
(b) 326 BC
(c) 232 BC
(d) 323 AD

Answer : a

Question 127. Which one of the following did not come to India with Alexander? [UPPSC 2015]

(a) Nearchcy
(b) Diamcus
(c) Onesicritus
(d) Assistobulus

Answer : b

Question 128. Alexander the Great died in 323 BC in …… [SSC 2002]

(a) Pharus
(b) Babylon
(c) Macedonia
(d) Taxshila

Answer : b

Question 129. Name the brave Indian King whom Alexander defeated on the bank of river Jhelum? [UPRO/ARO (Mains) 2013]

(a) Ambhi
(b) Porus
(c) Chandragupta
(d) Mahapadma Nanda

Answer : b

Question 130. Alexander’s success in India was due to the following?

I. There was no Central power in India at that time.
II. He had a superior army.
III. He was helped by the traitorus Indian rulers.
IV. He was a good administrator.

Select the correct answer from the following

codes.

(a) I and II
(b) I, II and III
(c) II, III and IV
(d) All of the above

Answer : b

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