Ancient Indian History
Which of the following kings succeeded Mahendravarman II?
  • Mahendravarman III
  • Narsimhavarman II
  • Narsimhavarman
Explanation: After the reign of Mahendravarman II, he was succeeded by Parameshvaravarman I, who became the ruler of the Pallava dynasty.
The book ‘Tripitak’ belongs to which of these following religions?
  • Jainism
  • Islam
  • Buddhism
  • Hinduism
Explanation: The Tripiṭaka, also known as the Pali Canon, is the canonical collection of scriptures in Buddhism. It contains the teachings of the Buddha and is divided into three "baskets" (Pitakas): the Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, and Abhidhamma Pitaka.
What kind of cities were Harappa and Mohenjodaro were?
  • Shore cities
  • Religious cities
  • Merchant cities
  • Planned cities
Explanation: Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were planned cities, characterized by advanced urban planning, including grid layouts, well-organized streets, drainage systems, and uniform brick sizes, showcasing remarkable engineering and architecture.
From which site was the seal depicting a Mother Goddess with a plant growing from the womb found in Indus Valley Civilization?
  • Mohenjodero
  • Harappa
  • Rakhigarhi
  • Banawali
Explanation: The seal from Harappa depicts a Mother Goddess with a plant growing from her womb, symbolizing fertility and the connection between the earth goddess and plant growth in the Indus Valley.
Who built the famous Vaikunta Perumal temple at Kanchipuram?
  • Parmeshvara Varman II
  • Nandivarman II
  • Narasimna Varman II
  • Aparajita Varman
Explanation: Nandivarman II was a ruler of the Pallava dynasty and the temple is one of the most prominent examples of Pallava architecture, showcasing intricate design and religious significance dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
The whole Tamilakam in the Sangam period was divided into which of the following tinais, or ecozones? 1. Kurinji (hilly region) 2. Palai (arid zone) 3. Mullai (pastoral tracts) 4. Marudam (wet lands) 5. Neital (seacoast) Select the correct option from the
  • Only 1, 2 & 3
  • Only 2, 3 & 4
  • Only 2, 4 & 5
  • 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Which below mentioned pair is incorrect?
  • Hiuen Tsang – China
  • Ibn Battuta – Morocco
    • Explanation: Fa-Hien was a Chinese monk who traveled to India, not Malaysia. The other pairs—Hiuen Tsang (China), Ibn Battuta (Morocco), and Megasthenes (Greece)—are correctly matched with their respective countries.