The capital of the ancient Chola kingdom was
(1) Uraiyur
(2) Kaveripoompattinam
(3) Thanjavur
(4) Madurai

The script of the Indus Valley Civilization is
(1) Kharosthi                (2) Undeciphered
(3) Brahmi                    (4) Tamil

Name the famous King of the Kushan dynasty.

(1) Kanishka                (2) Pulakeshin
(3) Harsha                   (4) Vikramaditya

Which of the following does not have a Stupa?
(1) Ranchi                   (2) Sanchi
(3) Barhut                   (4) Dhamek

The site of birth [nativity] of Gautam Buddha is marked by :
(1) a monastery
(2) a “Rummindei Pillar” of Ashok Maurya
(3) a statue
(4) a Peepal Tree

Which one of the following tribal assemblies was normally involved in the election of the tribal chief?
(1) Samiti                          (2) Sabha
(3) Gana                           (4) Vidata

During which of the following periods of Indian History did the Kshatriyas have a distinct identity?

(1) Age of the Buddha
(2) Maurya period
(3) Post-Maurya age
(4) Gupta period

Chinese travelers visited India primarily because

(1) they were interested in Buddhism

(2) they were invited by the Indian kings

(3) they were interested to study Indian culture
(4) they were interested to stay in India

The term ‘Upanishad’ literally implies
(1) Knowledge            (2) Wisdom
(3) Sitting near           (4) Recitation

The Sage who is said to have Aryanised South India, was

(1) Yagnavalkya                      (2) Vashistha
(3) Agastya                             (4) Vishwamitra

The origin of Indian music can be traced to which of the following Vedic Samhitas?

(1) Rigveda                               (2) Samaveda
(3) Yajurveda                            (4) Atharvaveda