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Chapter 4: Ancient Period — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which Vedic text is mainly a collection of hymns addressed to various deities?

Answer: B. Rigveda — The Rigveda contains hymns in praise of gods and is the oldest of the Vedas. It is the principal source for early Vedic religion.

Q: Who founded the Mauryan Empire?

Answer: C. Chandragupta Maurya — Chandragupta Maurya established the Mauryan Empire with the help of Chanakya. He laid the foundation for a large centralized empire in ancient India.

Q: Ashoka's Dhamma was primarily aimed at promoting:

Answer: C. Moral conduct and social harmony — Ashoka's Dhamma emphasized tolerance, kindness, and ethical behavior. It was intended to maintain social harmony among different groups.

Q: Which of the following correctly matches the dynasty and its contribution?

Answer: B. Chalukyas — Badami cave temples — The Chalukyas of Badami are well known for the cave temples at Badami. The other options are incorrectly matched with different dynasties or periods.

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Which Vedic text is mainly a collection of hymns addressed to various deities?

A. Yajurveda
B. Rigveda ✓
C. Samaveda
D. Atharvaveda

Answer: B. Rigveda
The Rigveda contains hymns in praise of gods and is the oldest of the Vedas. It is the principal source for early Vedic religion.

Who founded the Mauryan Empire?

A. Ashoka
B. Bindusara
C. Chandragupta Maurya ✓
D. Kanishka

Answer: C. Chandragupta Maurya
Chandragupta Maurya established the Mauryan Empire with the help of Chanakya. He laid the foundation for a large centralized empire in ancient India.

Ashoka's Dhamma was primarily aimed at promoting:

A. Military expansion
B. Religious conversion by force
C. Moral conduct and social harmony ✓
D. Tax exemption for traders

Answer: C. Moral conduct and social harmony
Ashoka's Dhamma emphasized tolerance, kindness, and ethical behavior. It was intended to maintain social harmony among different groups.

Which of the following correctly matches the dynasty and its contribution?

A. Gangas — Brihadeshwara Temple
B. Chalukyas — Badami cave temples ✓
C. Rashtrakutas — Iron Pillar of Delhi
D. Guptas — Ellora Kailasa temple

Answer: B. Chalukyas — Badami cave temples
The Chalukyas of Badami are well known for the cave temples at Badami. The other options are incorrectly matched with different dynasties or periods.

Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for calling the Gupta period a 'classical age' rather than merely a powerful political age?

A. It had only military achievements and no cultural output
B. It saw major progress in literature, science, art, and temple architecture ✓
C. It was the first period of human settlement in India
D. It completely stopped trade and urban growth

Answer: B. It saw major progress in literature, science, art, and temple architecture
The Gupta period is called classical because of its outstanding cultural achievements in many fields. Political power alone does not explain its historical importance.