Welcome to your ancienthistoryquiz2
1.
Consider the following pairs: [2023] Site : Well known for
- Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrineÂ
- Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrineÂ
- Sittanavasal: Jain cave shrineÂ
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
2.
With reference to Indian History, Alexander Rea, A.H. Longhurst, Robert Sewell, James Burgess and Walter Elliot were associated with? [2023]
3.
With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements: [2023]
- The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin.
- Stupa was generally a repository of relics.Â
- Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition.Â
How many of the statements given above are correct?
4.
Consider the following pairs: [2022] Site of Ashoka’s major rock edicts: Location
- Dhauli OdishaÂ
- Erragudi Andhra PradeshÂ
- Jaugada Madhya PradeshÂ
- Kalsi KarnatakaÂ
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
5.
The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple? [2022]
- Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.Â
- A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni.Â
- Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan.Â
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
6.
Which one of the following statements is correct? [2021]
7.
With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements: [2021]
(1) It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.Â
(2) It is the only circular temple built in India.Â
(3) It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.Â
(4) Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building.Â
Which of the statements given above are correct?
8.
Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs? [2021]
9.
In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka? [2019]
10.
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at: [2017]
