Ancient History MCQ for RRB/SSC Examinations

Q.1.Which of the following is reasons for the identification of life reflected in the later Vedic texts with the painted grey ware culture?
1. Material culture of the two corresponds
2. Geographical distribution of the two correspond
3. Chronological span of the two corresponds
4. Both evolved locally
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4
Q.2.Which of the following characterized the later Vedic period?
1. Extensive burning of forests
2. Manufacture of iron artifacts
3. Knowledge of seasons
4. Large scale irrigation
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4
Q.3. Which of the following countries were polluting and were not to be visited except for pilgrimage according to Baudhayana?
1. Vanga 2. Saurashtra
3. Surasena 4. Magadha
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4
Q.4.Which of the following Harappan crops is believed to have diffused from West Asia?
1. Wheat 2. Rice
3. Cotton 4. Barley
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 4
Q.5.Which of the following Harappan sites is located in the Kutch region?
(a) Besalpur and Surkotada
(b) Rangpur and Rojidi
(c) Allabadino and Balakot
(d) Lothal and Surkotada
Q.6.Which of the following is/are true regarding Buddism?
1. It did not reject varna and jati
2. It challenged the highest social ranking of Brahmana varna
3. It regarded certain crafts as low
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None

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