Ancient India – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. 13. The Gupta period is known as?

   • A. Dark Age
   • B. Golden Age
   • C. Stone Age
   • D. Iron Age

2. 14. Which city was famous for cotton trade in Indus Valley?

   • A. Lothal
   • B. Harappa
   • C. Mohenjo-daro
   • D. Kalibangan

3. 15. Who was the Greek ambassador to Chandragupta Maurya?

   • A. Fa-Hien
   • B. Huien Tsang
   • C. Megasthenes
   • D. Ibn Battuta

4. 16. Which was the port city of Indus Valley?

   • A. Harappa
   • B. Lothal
   • C. Dholavira
   • D. Rakhigarhi

5. 17. Who wrote Ramayana?

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

6. 18. Which animal was not known to Harappans?

   • A. Dog
   • B. Bull
   • C. Horse
   • D. Elephant

7. 19. The term ‘Satyameva Jayate’ is taken from?

   • A. Rig Veda
   • B. Upanishad
   • C. Ramayana
   • D. Arthashastra