14000+ MCQs Ancient History (The Vedic Era and Mahajanapadas)
Total Questions:- 50
Time:- 30 Minutes
MCQ Pattern
Date:- 14/06/2026
1. Which one among the following is not a characteristic of Rigvedic Aryans?
2. Who composed the Gayatri Mantra?
3. Who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas?
4. Which of the following is the correct order of the Vedic literature?
5. ‘Satyamev Jayate’ which is engraved on the Indian Emblem has been taken from:
6. In ancient India, the earliest capital of Magadha kingdom was at:
7. The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is:
8. Who was the founder of Nanda dynasty in Magadha?
9. During the period of 16 Mahajanapadas, Mathura was the capital of:
11. Who among the following was the most popular God of the early Vedic Aryans?
12. An inscription of 14th century BC, which describes the Vedic Gods has been found in:
13. Which among the following is considered as the centre of Aryan civilisation during post-Vedic Period?
14. Which one of the following rivers was earlier known as ‘Vitasta’?
15. Match List I (Vedic Rivers) with List II (Modern Name) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
| List I (Vedic Rivers) | List II (Modern Name) |
| A. Kubha | 1. Gandak |
| B. Parushni | 2. Kabul |
| C. Sadaneera | 3. Ravi |
| D. Shutudri | 4. Sutlej |
16. ‘Nachiketa’ Legend finds mention in:
17. Fundamental or basic script of the ‘Rigveda’ was:
18. Which hymns of the Rigveda are considered to contain the rudiments of the Indian drama?
19. Who among the following wrote Sanskrit Grammar?
20. With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Samkhya School.
I. Samkhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
II. Samkhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
21. Alexander invaded India in:
22. The staple food of the Vedic Aryan was:
23. Which early ruler of Magadha murdered his father to ascend the throne and, in turn, was murdered by his own son?
24. The largest number of the Mantras in Rigveda belongs to:
25. The Rigvedic God Varuna was:
26. The post-Vedic period tax was collected by king from people was called:
27. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
28. Match List I (Veda) with List II (Associated Brahmana Text) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
| List I (Veda) | List II (Associated Brahmana Text) |
| A. Rigveda | 1. Gopatha |
| B. Samaveda | 2. Shatpatha |
| C. Atharvaveda | 3. Aitareya |
| D. Yajurveda | 4. Panchvisha (Tandya Maha Brahmana) |
29. Which emperor of Magadha is known as ‘Aparoparashurama’?
31. 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 traitorous Indian rulers.
IV. He was a good administrator.
Select the correct answer from the following codes.
32. Rights and Rituals related to Yajnas are mentioned in:
33. Which one of the following Vedic God/Goddess depicts an association with the Sun?
34. The last emperor of Nanda Dynasty was:
35. The priest associated with King Videgha Madhava referred in Shatapatha Brahmin was:
36. In the early Rigvedic period, what was considered to be the most valuable property?
37. The God who is the most prominent in ‘Rigveda’ is:
38. Which kingdom covered the modern Patna and Gaya districts of Bihar?
39. Who among the following wrote on the original homeland of the Aryans?
40. Which one of the following statements about Rigveda is not correct?
41. Match List I (Mahajanapadas) with List II (Capitals) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
| List I (Mahajanapadas) | List II (Capitals) |
| A. Matsya | 1. Mathura |
| B. Kuru | 2. Potana (or Potali) |
| C. Sursena | 3. Viratnagar (or Bairat) |
| D. Asmaka (or Asmak) | 4. Indraprastha |
42. Combination of three Vedas has been called ‘Vedatrayi’:
43. Vedic river Askini is identified with which one of the following rivers?
44. Which of the following statements regarding Rigvedic women is not correct?
45. Who was the first European to designate Aryan as a race?
46. Judgement was advertised by:
47. The Purushasukta, which refers to the origin of caste, is found in the:
48. What was the name of the dynasty of Ajatashatru?
49. Which words has been used in business system during post-Vedic period?
50. By which ruler Pataliputra was chosen for the first time as a capital?
