Ancient History SSC MTS Questions

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Ancient History MCQ Questions


7.
Bharhut Stupa is located in which of the following states?
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A.
Punjab
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Bihar
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ANSWER :
B. Madhya Pradesh
8.
The most famous of all Jain festivals, Mahamastakabhisheka is performed every 12 years at the Digambara sacred complex at _________ in Karnataka.
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A.
Keelakuilkudi
B.
Jinanathapura
C.
Shravanabelagola
D.
Puliyarmala
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ANSWER :
C. Shravanabelagola
9.
The foundation of Sanchi Stupa was laid by which of the following Kings?
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A.
Samudragupta
B.
Bimbisara
C.
Ashoka
D.
Chandragupta Maurya
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ANSWER :
C. Ashoka
10.
Which of the following statements is true about the Great Bath of the Indus Valley Civilisation?
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A.
It was used for grain storage.
B.
It was used for farming.
C.
It was used as the water tank of the city.
D.
It was probably used for religious purpose.
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ANSWER :
D. It was probably used for religious purpose.
11.
At which Buddhist site of India did Gautama Buddha first preach the Dharma?
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A.
Barabar Caves
B.
Sarnath
C.
Kushinagar
D.
Bodh Gaya
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ANSWER :
B. Sarnath
12.
Rulers of Mahajanapadas in ancient India collected taxes on crops at the rate of _____ of what was produced.
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A.
1/3rd
B.
1/5th
C.
1/6th
D.
1/4th
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ANSWER :
C. 1/6th