Quiz on Ancient Indian History with Answers: Set 4

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Q 1. Who among the following instigated Ajatshatru to murder his father?

a) Bimbisara                              c) Devadatta
b) Siddhartha                            d) Yashodhan

Q 2. Who founded the Nanda dynasty?

a) Chandragupta Maurya               c) Mahapadma Nanda
b) Pushyamitra Sunga                  d) Dhana Nanda

Q.3 Which one of the following statement/ statements regarding Magadha Empire is not true?

a) Magadha enjoyed an advantageous geographical position in the iron-age, since most of the iron deposits were located there
b) The capitals of Magadha were located at strategic positions
c) Alexander the Great had not invaded Magadha kingdom
d) Kannauj was the capital of Magadha kingdom during Mauryan period

Q.4 Consider the following statements on Mahavira’s views?

i) Mahavira did not believe in the existence of God.
ii) Mahavira rejected the authority of the Vedas and the Vedic rituals.

Choose the right option:

a) Both i and ii are correct        c) Only ii is correct
b) Only i is correct                   d) Neither i nor ii is correct

Q.5 How many Buddhist councils were held ?

a) Two                                   c) Four
b) Three                                d) Six

Answers:

Explanation:3

Kannauj was the capital of Emeperor Harshavardhana.

Explanation:4

Mahavira said that the universe is the product of nature, the outcome of cause and effect.

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