History Questions and Answers
In History MCQs, you can practice questions related to important events, dynasties, wars, and the freedom struggle from ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, as well as world history. This quiz is extremely useful for preparing for various competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Railways, Banking, and State Public Service Commissions. Each question is accompanied by the correct answer and a brief explanation, which helps develop a deeper understanding of the subject and makes revision easier. These questions help you evaluate your knowledge of dates, historical figures, policies, and major movements, boost your confidence, and gain a strong grasp of history.
Why did Alexander's soldiers reject to cross the Beas River and advance further east?
it was scared of the Magadha force
it had travelled far away from home
it was home-sick
all the three
Who largely helped Chandragupta in consolidating his empire?
Yaudhayana
Upagupta
Chanakya
Shudraka
What was the name of the ambassador sent by Seleukos to Chandragupta's court?
Herodotus
Hiuen-Tsang
Megasthenese
Heledoros
In which location did Chandragupta Maurya pass away?
Karnasuvarna
Paithan
Sravanvelgola
Nalanda
How many members was the municipal administration of Pataliputra entrusted during Chandragupta's reign?
10
20
30
40
Who was the successor of Chandragupta Maurya as ruler of Magadha?
Buddhagupta
Bimbisara
Bindusara
Udayee
In which year did Ashoka ascend the throne of Magadha after his father's death?
The year 323 BCE (Before Common Era)
The year 326 BCE (Before Common Era)
The year 268 BCE (Before Common Era)
120 CE (Common Era)
For the propagation of the Buddhistic faith, Ashoka appointed new officers of the name of
Rajukas
Yutas
Amatyas
Dharmamahamatras
To which place did Ashoka send his son and daughter to preach Buddhism?
Sumatra
Cambodia
Javadvipa
Ceylon
Under the rule of Ashoka, which Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
The Atharvaveda informs us about
1. the folk traditions of later Vedic period.
2. the exceptional traditions of later Vedic society.
3. the socio-religious aspects of everyday life in Vedic society
Use the following codes to select the correct answer.
Only 1
1 and 2
Only 3
1 and 3
Which of the following was not a significant reason for the decline of the Mauryan Empire?
Rising imperial expenses
Decline in administrative control
Lack of military activity
Foreign invasions
Which of the following yajnas were performed during the Vedic Age?
1. Vratyastama yajna
2. Asvamedha yajna
3. Rajasuya yajna
Choose the correct answer from the codes below.
1 and 2
2 and 3
1 and 3
All of these
Who were Tirthas in the Mauryan period?
Highest category of officials and they were 14 in number
Concerned with economic functions
Military head
Had administrative and judicial powers
Consider the following statements regarding Indus Valley Civilisation and its site
1. A dockyard was found at the Harappan site of Lothal.
2. An inscription comprising ten large sized signs of the Harappan script was found at Banawali.
3. Evidence of early agricultural tools and practices was found at Dholavira (plough replica) and Kalibangan (ploughed field).
Identify the incorrect statement(s) from those listed above.
1 and 3
2 and 3
1 and 2
None of these
The deity shown on a Mohenjodaro seal, with multiple heads, horn-like features, and animals around, is thought to be an early form of which god?
Varuna
Indra
Vishnu
Pashupati
Consider the following animal(s), with reference to the Indus Valley Civilisation
1. the bull
2. the elephant
3. the rhinoceros
Which among the above animals appear on the seals of the Indus Valley Civilization?
Only 1
1 and 2
2 and 3
All of these
The statue of Kanishka with a broken head has been found at
Mathura
Indraprastha
Vrindavan
Haridwar
Who was the contemporary of Meghavarna, the king of Ceylon?
Ashoka
Kanishka
Samudragupta
Harshvardhana
'Sakari' is the title usually ascribed to
Kanishka
Gautamiputra Satakarni
Chandragupta Vikramaditya
Devapala
Consider the following individuals:
1. John Marshall
2. SR Rao
3. RD Bannerjee
4. Dayaram Sahni
Who among them were involved in the initial excavations at Harappa and Mohenjodaro?
1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
Consider the following statements and which are correct ones?
1. Kushana minted the gold coins of very high quality.
2. Satavahanas minted the lead coins.
3. Shakas minted the bronze coins.
1 and 2
1 and 3
2 and 3
All of the above
According to the Dharmashastras, whom does a man marry in an 'Anuloma' marriage?
A male belonging to an upper caste and a female from a lower caste
A male belonging to an lower caste and a female from a upper caste
A man and a woman belonging to the same caste
A man and a woman belonging to the same gotra