Ancient India – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. 1. The first Jain Tirthankara was?

   • A. Mahavira
   • B. Parshvanatha
   • C. Rishabhanatha
   • D. Neminatha

2. 2. The first Buddhist Council was held at?

   • A. Vaishali
   • B. Rajgriha
   • C. Pataliputra
   • D. Sarnath

3. 3. The Sanchi Stupa was built by?

   • A. Ashoka
   • B. Chandragupta
   • C. Harsha
   • D. Kanishka

4. 4. Who was the court poet of Samudragupta?

   • A. Kalidasa
   • B. Harisena
   • C. Banabhatta
   • D. Panini

5. 5. Which script was used in Ashokan inscriptions?

   • A. Kharosthi
   • B. Brahmi
   • C. Devanagari
   • D. Grantha

6. 6. Who established the Kushan Empire in India?

   • A. Kanishka
   • B. Menander
   • C. Chandragupta
   • D. Vima Kadphises

7. 7. The Upanishads are related to?

   • A. Buddhism
   • B. Jainism
   • C. Vedic Philosophy
   • D. Sikhism

8. 8. The Battle of Kalinga was fought in?

   • A. 261 BCE
   • B. 326 BCE
   • C. 321 BCE
   • D. 185 BCE

9. 9. Which metal was unknown to Harappans?

   • A. Gold
   • B. Copper
   • C. Iron
   • D. Silver

10. 10. Who composed Meghaduta?

    • A. Kalidasa
    • B. Bhasa
    • C. Banabhatta
    • D. Panini

11. 11. The Rig Veda contains how many Mandalas?

    • A. 8
    • B. 10
    • C. 12
    • D. 14

12. 12. Who was the founder of Buddhism?

    • A. Mahavira
    • B. Gautama Buddha
    • C. Ashoka
    • D. Parshvanatha