Ancient History SSC CHSL Questions

Ancient History MCQ Questions

7.
Which was the first empire in ancient India to use elephants in its war on a large scale?
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A.
Shunga
B.
Chola
C.
Kushans
D.
Magadha
ANSWER :
D. Magadha
8.
Where were the terracotta models of the plough excavated in Harappan civilisation?
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A.
Banawali
B.
Kashmir
C.
Amrinal
D.
Lothal
ANSWER :
A. Banawali
9.
Who among the following rulers belonged to the Tuluva dynasty?
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A.
Pushyamitra Sunga
B.
Vishnuvardhana
C.
Simha Vishnu
D.
Krishnadeva Raya
ANSWER :
D. Krishnadeva Raya
10.
Which of the following was the capital of Pallavas?
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A.
Puhar
B.
Raichur Doab
C.
Aihole
D.
Kanchipuram
ANSWER :
D. Kanchipuram
11.
Somewhat before the time of Mauryan empire, about ______ years ago, emperors in China began building the Great Wall.
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A.
2400
B.
1200
C.
600
D.
3500
ANSWER :
A. 2400
12.
_________ is an ancient martial art that originated in peninsular India as a part of military training for warriors.
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A.
Kalaripayattu
B.
Gatka
C.
Karate
D.
Muay Thai
ANSWER :
A. Kalaripayattu