Ancient History Of India (Railway)

Total Questions: 49

31. Where is the Lion pillar of Ashoka located? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Sanchi
(2) Sarnath
(3) Pataliputra
(4) Mehrauli

Correct Answer: (2) Sarnath

Solution:The state emblem of India depicts four lions singh standing back to back.

It is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka, built near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

It was built Ahsoka in 3rd century BCE to mark the spot where Buddha first delivered his sermon.

32. Who built the famous beach at Mahabalipuram? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Narasimhavarman I
(2) Rajendra Chol
(3) Aditya Karikalan
(4) Narasimhavarman II

Correct Answer: (4) Narasimhavarman II

Solution:Pallava king Narsimhavar man II built the famous beach at Mahabalipuram or mamallapuram.

• The Shore Temple of Mamallapuram was built during the reign of the Pallavan king Rajasimha/Narasimhavarman II.

33. The Kandaria Mahadeva Temple in Khajuraho is dedicated to the Lord. [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Brahma
(2) Vishnu
(3) Shankarга
(4) Krishna

Correct Answer: (3) Shankarга

Solution:The largest and most ornate temple in Khajuraho is the Kandariya Mahadeva, dedicated to the Lord Shankar.

• It was probably constructed by King Vidyadhara between 1017 A.D. and 1029 A.D.

34. Which of the following dynasties introduced the Vesara style of temple architecture? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Chola
(2) Chalukya
(3) Kakatiya
(4) Gupta

Correct Answer: (2) Chalukya

Solution:The Vesara style of temple architecture was started by the Chalukyas of Badami (500- 753AD) who built temples in a style that was essentially a hybrid of the Nagara and the Dravida styles.

35. Who was the founder of the Pala empire? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Shashank
(2) Dantidurga
(3) Simuka
(4) Gopala

Correct Answer: (4) Gopala

Solution:Gopala was the founder of the Pala dynasty. He founded the dynasty in 750 AD.

•His successor, Dharmapala (reigned c. 770-810), greatly expanded the kingdom and established his dominance over Kannauj for sometime.

36. The Pashupati sculpture was crafted in which period? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Maurya
(2) Gupta
(3) Vedic period
(4) Harappan Culture

Correct Answer: (4) Harappan Culture

Solution:The worship of a male God "Shiva Pashupati" was also very popular in Harappan Religion.

The most famous seal is the Pashupati Seal of the Harappan Civilization from MohenjoDaro.

37. Which of the following is the founder of Patliputra ? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Ashoka
(2) Udayan
(3) Dasharatha
(4) Chandragupta Maurya

Correct Answer: (2) Udayan

Solution:Udayin laid the foundation of the city of Pataliputra at the confluence of two rivers, the Son and the Ganges.

• He shifted his capital from Rajgriha to Patliputra due to the latter's central location in the empire.

38. Who among the following was the last Mauryan ruler? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Brihadratha
(2) Kunal
(3) Dasharatha
(4) Pushyamitra

Correct Answer: (1) Brihadratha

Solution:Brihadratha was the last ruler of the Mauryan Empire.

• He ruled from 187 to 184 ВСЕ, when he was killed by his general, Pushyamitra Shunga, who went on to establish the Shunga Empire.

In 326 BC, Alexander invaded India, after crossing the river Indus he advanced towards Taxila.

He then challenged king Porus, ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab.

• The War of Vitasta or Hydaspes river fought between (326 BC) Alexandar and Porus on the bank the Jhelum river. Alexander conqured the war.

39. In which year did Alexander invade India? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 17.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) 326 BC
(2) 556 AD
(3) 326 AD
(4) 556 BC

Correct Answer: (1) 326 BC

Solution:In 326 BC, Alexander in vaded India, after crossing the river Indus he advanced to wards Taxila.

•He then challenged king Porus, ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab.

• The War of Vitasta or Hydaspes river fought between (326 BC) Alexandar and Porus on the bank the Jhelum river. Alexander conqured the war.

40. Which of the following Harappan sites had a dockyard? [RRB RPF Constable Exam, 20.01.2019 Shift-III]

(1) Dholavira
(2) Lothal
(3) Kalibanga
(4) Banwali

Correct Answer: (2) Lothal

Solution:Lothal is located between the Bhogavoa and the Sabarmati rivers near the Gulf of Khambhat in Gujarat.

Rectangular basin has been found at Lothal that was said to be the dockyard.

It is 218 m long and 37 m wide and is bound on all sides by baked bricks.

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