Collection of verified questions for History Of Ancient India under Indian History. Includes previous year exam questions with official answer keys and step-by-step solutions.
Who was the founder of the Chola dynasty?
The Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur was built during the reign of Chola emperor–
In which region was the kingdom of the Cholas spread?
Which of the following Chola kings destroyed the Chera navy at Trivandrum and then captured the Pandya king?
By whom among the following was the foundation of the Chola Empire laid in the 9th century AD?
Match the following: List-I List-II A. Sun Temple 1. Karnataka B. Lingaraja Temple 2. Konark C. Hawa Mahal 3. Jaipur D. Statue of Gommateshvara 4. Bhubaneswar Code:
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarkantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I List-II A. Nalanda 1. Ashoka Pillar B. Sarnath 2. University C. Sanchi 3. Sun Temple D. Konark 4. Stupa
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I (Historical Site) List-II (State) A. Bhimbetka 1. Assam B. Shore Temple 2. Madhya Pradesh C. Hampi 3. Tamil Nadu D. Manas 4. Karnataka
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I List-II A. Baidyanath Dham 1. Jain Temple B. Sarnath 2. Shiva Temple C. Dilwara 3. First sermon site of the Buddha D. Badrinath 4. Vishnu Temple
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below: List-I (Place) List-II (Monument) A. Elephanta 1. Stupa B. Shravanabelagola 2. Temple C. Khajuraho 3. Cave D. Sanchi 4. Statue
Consider the following pairs: Site Well known for 1. Besnagar Shaivite cave temple 2. Bhaja Buddhist cave temple 3. Sittanavasal Jain cave temple How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Between which of the following rivers was the ancient city of Takshashila situated?
Arrange the following temples in chronological order and select the correct answer from the codes given below: I. Brihadisvara Temple II. Gangaikondacholapuram Temple III. Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram IV. Sapta Pagoda Code:
Sonagiri, where 103 Jain temples are situated, is located in the vicinity of–
With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one of the following was built earliest?
With reference to the history of Indian art and culture, consider the following pairs: Famous Sculpture Site 1. A grand image of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below Ajanta 2. A huge image of Varaha avatar of Vishnu as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock Mount Abu 3. 'Arjuna's Penance' / 'Descent of the Ganga' sculpted on the surface of huge boulders Mamallapuram Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
In which state of India is Chitrakoot temple located?
Dilwara Jain Temple is situated–
With reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatana' refers to–
Where is the Dilwara Jain Temple located?
Where is the famous Virupaksha Temple situated?
In which one of the following districts is the famous Naimisharanya pilgrimage situated?
Nagara, Dravida and Vesara are–