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Ancient History and Art & Culture Quiz:

1. "Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects."

The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?

(A) Buddhism

(B) Jainism

(C) Shaivism

(D) Vaishnavism

2. Who was the founder of the Maurya Dynasty in ancient India?

A) Ashoka

B) Chandragupta Maurya

C) Harsha

D) Kanishka

3. Which of the following Chalcolithic sites comes under Ganges system? 

A) Hanumangarh

B) Alamgirpur

C) Ropar

D) Mohenjodaro

4. Which ancient Indian text is considered the oldest surviving work on statecraft?

A) Arthashastra

B) Manusmriti

C) Ramayana

D) Mahabharata

5. Who wrote Si- Yu- ki?

A) Harshavardhan

B) Selucas Nicator

C) Hieun Tsiang

D) Megasthenes

6. The ancient city of Mohenjo-Daro is associated with which ancient civilization?

A) Mesopotamian Civilization

B) Egyptian Civilization

C) Indus Valley Civilization

D) Chinese Civilization

7. The famous rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora are located in which Indian state?

A) Rajasthan

B) Maharashtra

C) Madhya Pradesh

D) Gujarat

8. Which classical dance form originated in the state of Kerala and is known for its graceful movements and elaborate costumes?

A) Bharatanatyam

B) Kathakali

C) Odissi

D) Kuchipudi

9. Dashavatara temple of Nagra style is located at which of the following places? 

A) Badrinath

B) Gorakhpur

C) Jhansi (Lalitpur)

D) Samstipur

10. Who was the famous architect of the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India?

A) Akbar

B) Shah Jahan

C) Babur

D) Jahangir

11. Who established the Kanva dynasty?

A) Suserman 

B) Vishnusarma 

C) Vasudeva 

D) Vasumitra

12. The ancient Indian system of medicine, which emphasizes balance in the body's three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha), is known as:

A) Homeopathy

B) Allopathy

C) Ayurveda

D) Naturopathy

13. Study of inscription is called:

A) Archaeology

B) Numismatic

C) Epigraphy

D) Palaeography

14. Which of the following is related to Etymology?

A) Shiksha

B) Kalpa

C) Nirukta

D) Vyakaran

15. Which art form is known for its intricate designs and patterns involving the use of henna on the hands and feet?

A) Rangoli

B) Madhubani

C) Mehndi

D) Warli

Answers:

1. B) Jainism

2. B) Chandragupta Maurya

3. B) Alamgirpur

4. A) Arthashastra

5. C) Hieun Tsiang

6. C) Indus Valley Civilization

7. B) Maharashtra

8. B) Kathakali

9. C) Jhansi (Lalitpur)

10. B) Shah Jahan

11. C) Vasudeva 

12. C) Ayurveda

13. C) Epigraphy

14. C) Nirukta

15. C) Mehndi

I hope this quiz helps you in your preparation. Good luck with your exam!