SSC CGL Ancient & Medieval History — practice questions
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Practice SSC CGL Ancient & Medieval History in the app →The irrigation device called ‘Araghatta’ wasWho among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles ‘Mattavilasa’, ‘Vichitrachitta’ and ‘GuFa-hien (Faxian), the Chinese pilgrim, travelled to India during the reign ofWho among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful mariWith reference to ancient India (600–322 BC), consider the following pairs:
<table><tr><th>Territorial region<Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the ‘Pradeshika’, ‘Rajuka’ and ‘Yukta’ were important officers at theThe famous female figurine known as 'Dancing Girl', found at Mohenjo-daro, is made ofWith reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets?
1. NayConsider the following information:
<table><tr><th>Archaeological Site</th><th>State</th><th>Description</th><Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?Consider the following statements:
1. There are no parables in Upanishads.
2. Upanishads were composed earlierWhich one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa?Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the authIn which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements:
1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in oriWith reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known asWhich one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?Consider the following dynasties:
1. Hoysala
2. Gahadavala
3. Kakatiya
4. Yadava
How many of the above dynastiWith reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs:
<table><tr><th>Literary work</th><th>A"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natWho among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a cWho among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?With reference to the Indian History, Alexander Rea, A. H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Consider the following pairs:
<table><tr><th>Site</th><th>Well known for</th></tr><tr><td>1. Besnagar</td><td>In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to:With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:
1. Nettipakarana
2. Parishishtaparvan
3. AvadaWith reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs:
Historical person Known as
1. Aryadeva — JainaWith reference to Indian history, consider the following statements:
1. The first Mongol invasion of India hapWith reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct?
1. A person could be a slave as a reConsider the following pairs:
<table><tr><th>Site of Ashoka's major rock edicts</th><th>Location in the State Consider the following pairs:
<table><tr><th>King</th><th>Dynasty</th></tr><tr><td>1. Nannuka</td><td>— ChandeWhich one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?“Yogavāsistha” was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:The world’s second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India aThe Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the folWith reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements:
1. It is a cWhich one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and manageFrom the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the followiAccording to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following aConsider the following pairs :
( Historical place ) ( Well-known for )
1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines
2. ChandConsider the following statements :
1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the InduConsider the following statements:
1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. MitaksharWith reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famousWith reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terWith reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Nizamat of Arcot emWith reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:
1. Aurang — In-charge of treasury of theWith reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
1. Sthaviravadins belong Consider the following events in the history of India:
1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja
2. EstablishmentWhich of the following phrases defines the nature of the 'Hundi' generally referred to in the sources of the pWith reference to the history of India, the terms “kulyavapa” and “dronavapa” denoteWho among the following rulers advised his subjects through this inscription?
“Whosoever praises his religiousWith reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements:
1. Panini is With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs:
1. Parivrajaka — Renunciant andWith reference to the period of Gupta dynasty in ancient India, the towns Ghantasala, Kadura and Chaul were weWith reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Famous Place Present State
1. Bhilsa — MJagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holdeWhich one of the following is not a Harappan site?In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with tConsider the following:
1. Deification of the Buddha
2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas
3. Image worship andWith reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statemenBuilding 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom ofConsider the following statements:
1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenConsider the following statements:
1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar.
2. Saint Kabir was greatly iWith reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is *not* correct?Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual The well-known painting "Bani Thani" belongs to theWith reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements:
1. Most of the Tyagaraja KritiWith reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sthanakvasi" sect belongs toWith reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements:
1. White marble was used iWhich one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India?With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world?Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron.
3. RigvediWhich one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ?With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements :
1. Sautrantika and SammiThe painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings atWhich of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?
1. Arasavalli
2. Amarakantak
3. Omkareshwar
Select the cRegarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements:
1.Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynastWith reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:
1. Siddhas (SittaBanjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generallyWho of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
1. The concept of BodhisaWhat is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
1. Both were built in the sIn the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:
<table><tr><th>Term</th><th>Description<With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers toWith reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic talWhich of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4Consider the following:
The arrival of Babur into India led to the
1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontWho of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rulWith reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliestWith reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal sKalamkari painting refers toIn medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used forWhich of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
1. Avanti
2. Gandhara
3. Kosala
4With reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers toWhich one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken fromWith reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements:
1. Sattriya is a combination oWith reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs:
Famous work of sculpturWith reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'?Consider the following pairs:
1. Garba : Gujarat
2. Mohiniattam : Odisha
3. Yakshagana : Karnataka
Which of thWith reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs:
Famous shrinConsider the following statements:
1. 'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.
2. The PhIbadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri wasSome Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization?
1. They possessed great pWhich of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
1. The surest way of annihilating Karma Consider the following Bhakti Saints :
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/were pConsider the following historical places:
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa
Which of the abovWith reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding SIn the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favouWith reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct?
1With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and JaThe Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are theWith reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances?
1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues