NMMS Social Science: Ancient and Medieval Indian History

Question 1

Which was the largest city of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Accepted Answer

Mohenjo-daro

Answer

Harappa

Answer

Lothal

Answer

Kalibangan

Question 2

The Great Bath, an ancient public bathing structure, was discovered at:

Accepted Answer

Mohenjo-daro

Answer

Harappa

Answer

Lothal

Answer

Kalibangan

Question 3

Who founded the Maurya Empire around 322 BCE?

Accepted Answer

Chandragupta Maurya

Answer

Chandragupta II

Answer

Ashoka

Answer

Bindusara

Question 4

The edicts of Emperor Ashoka were primarily inscribed in which script?

Accepted Answer

Brahmi

Answer

Sanskrit

Answer

Devanagari

Answer

Kharosthi

Question 5

Which period in Indian history is called the 'Golden Age of India'?

Accepted Answer

Gupta period

Answer

Maurya period

Answer

Mughal period

Answer

Chola period

Question 6

The Vedic texts (Vedas) were composed during which period of Indian history?

Accepted Answer

Vedic/Aryan period

Answer

Indus Valley period

Answer

Gupta period

Answer

Maurya period

Question 7

Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who attained enlightenment at:

Accepted Answer

Bodh Gaya

Answer

Lumbini

Answer

Sarnath

Answer

Kushinagar