14000+ MCQs Ancient History (The Vedic Era and Mahajanapadas)

The period of Post Rigvedic period is:

Which Magadha ruler was known as ‘Seniya’?

Who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas?

In which phase, the concept of untouchability was put clearly?

Which of the following is not correctly matched?

The Purushasukta, which refers to the origin of caste, is found in the:

The earliest evidence of the use of iron in India has been discovered from:

In the sixth century BC Suktimati was the capital of:

Who founded Pataliputra?

Chand Pradyot was ruler of which ancient republic?

Which of the following statements regarding Rigvedic women is not correct?

Alexander invaded India in:

What was the name of the dynasty of Ajatashatru?

Which of the following is the correct order of the Vedic literature?

Mahajanapada situated on the bank of river Godavari was:

Give the name of the tribe which is not related to the ‘Panchajana’ of the Rigveda Aryans.

Which Mandala of Rigveda is completely dedicated to ‘Soma’?

The list of sixteen Mahajanapadas is available in:

Judgement was advertised by:

The last emperor of Nanda Dynasty was:

‘Trayi’ is a name for:

The God who is the most prominent in ‘Rigveda’ is:

In the ancient period chief-livelihood of the Aryans was:

The teacher who taught ‘Ved-Vedanga’ for livelihood, was called:

Who among the following was the most popular God of the early Vedic Aryans?

What were the two assemblies during the Early Vedic period?

The Rigvedic tribal assembly associated with Judicial function was:

The word ‘Gotra’ occurs for the first time in:

The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is:

Match List I (Vedic Rivers) with List II (Modern Name) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

In the Vedic rituals HOTA is associated with the:

Panini, the first Grammarian of Sanskrit language in India, lived during the:

Match List I (Veda) with List II (Primary Subject/Content) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

‘Gopatha Brahmana’ is associated with:

Vedic river Askini is identified with which one of the following rivers?

Which one of the following rulers of Magadha was the contemporary of Alexander the great?

Who among the following is regarded as War-God in the Rigveda?

Which kingdom covered the modern Patna and Gaya districts of Bihar?

Where was the seat of the first Republic of the world in 6th century BC?

Match List I (Veda) with List II (Associated Brahmana Text) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

Who among the following Vedic deities was believed to be their priest?

Which early ruler of Magadha murdered his father to ascend the throne and, in turn, was murdered by his own son?

Which emperor of Magadha is known as ‘Aparoparashurama’?

Which one of the following Brahmana texts belongs to the Rigveda?

The post-Vedic period tax was collected by king from people was called:

Gayatri Mantra is found in which book?

Match List I (Veda) with List II (Primary Content Description) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

‘Gotra’ System came into existance since:

The battle of Mahabharata is believed to have been fought at Kurukshetra for:

Which hymns of the Rigveda are considered to contain the rudiments of the Indian drama?