Ancient India Quiz
Practice quiz on Ancient India (History). 5 real exam questions.
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Ancient India Quiz — Questions with Solutions
All 5 questions from this quiz with the correct answer and explanation. Attempt them yourself first, then open each solution to check your reasoning.
Q1.Who was the founder of Buddhism?
- A.Mahavira
- B.Gautama Buddha
- C.Ashoka
- D.Chanakya
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Answer: B. Gautama Buddha
Buddha founded Buddhism in the 6th century BCE.
Q2.The great bath is located in which Harappan site?
- A.Mohenjo-daro
- B.Harappa
- C.Dholavira
- D.Kalibangan
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Answer: A. Mohenjo-daro
Great Bath is one of Mohenjo-daro's major structures.
Q3.Who was the first President of India?
- A.S. Radhakrishnan
- B.Zakir Hussain
- C.Rajendra Prasad
- D.Jawaharlal Nehru
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Answer: C. Rajendra Prasad
Dr. Rajendra Prasad from Bihar was India's first President.
Q4.Which metal was unknown to the Indus Valley people?
- A.Gold
- B.Copper
- C.Iron
- D.Silver
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Answer: C. Iron
Iron was not used by the Harappans.
Q5.The Indus Valley Civilization was predominantly:
- A.Agricultural
- B.Nomadic
- C.Pastoral
- D.Industrial
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Answer: A. Agricultural
Indus Civilization had advanced agricultural practices.
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