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Ancient History MCQs



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Hi friends, Today I would like to share UPSC MCQ's for prelims 2019, try to solve them, I will give the key if you don't get the answers. Every day practice of mcq's and revision gives more chance to crack the exam.

The below mcq's from Ancient history, try to solve them friends. If anybody wants to know the answers ask me in the below comment section, prepare well friends, thank you.

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MCQ's from Ancient History:-

Q. 1) Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for whom of the following?

a) Mahavira
b) Buddha
c) Nataraja
d) Bahubali

Q.2) which of the following Brahmanas describes the eastern sea and the western sea for the first time?

a) Satpatha Brahmana
b) Aithrya Brahmana
c) Gopatha Brahmana
d) Jaiminiya Brahmana

Q.3) The only Harappan city with houses having entry from main street is?

a) Chanduraho
b) Lothal
c) Kalibangan
d) Mahenjodaro

Q.4) Which of the following was not a feature of Indus Valley Civilization?

a) Use of burnt bricks
b) Grid pattern of streets
c) Use of Horse drawn chariot
d) Cultivation of wheat

Q.5) The Sulva Sutras dealt with the subject of?

a) Astronomy
b) Chemistry
c) Medicine
d) Geometry

Q.6) The Original Pipal tree at Boudh Gaya was cut down by?

a) Sasanka
b) MihirKula
c) Pushyamitra Sunga
d) Dhanananda

Q.7) In Jainism, Posadha means?

a) Penance by the Jainas to confess for their sins at the end of the year
b) Fasting by lay Jain members on full and new moon day
c) Initiation ceremony for admitting the new members
d) Punishment given to the violators of the code of conduct

Q.8) Consider the following statements with reference to the Buddhist Tripitakas?

1. Sutta Pitaka contains the records of the Buddha's teachings and sermons
2. Abhidhhamma Pitaka set out the rules and guidelines for living the monastic life of the sangha
3. All the Tripitakas were composed at the First Buddhist Council

which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) All of the above

 Q.9) Which of the following statements about the Fourth Buddhist Council is/are incorrect?

1. It was held under the patronage of  Harsha
2. It resulted in the division of Buddhism into Hinayanism and Mahayanism
3. Its proceedings were conducted in Sanskrit

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1 only
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only

Q.10) The Pattini Cult, prevalent in Sangam age was associated with?

a) Worship of Ancestors
b) Worship of animals
c) Worship of Goddess Kali

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  1. Please give me the answers for all questions

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    1. hai, I will give the answers, but atleast once you can try friend.
      Q).1 A) option--->d
      Q).2 A) option--->a
      Q).3 A) option--->b
      Q).4 A) option--->c
      Q).5 A) option--->d
      Q).6 A) option--->c
      Q).7 A) option--->b
      Q).8 A) option--->b
      Q).9 A) option--->b
      Q).10 A) option--->d
      thank u

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