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50 Ancient Period of Indian History GK
1. Who wrote Mahabhashya?
Ans: Patanjali
2. What was the major trans-regional route towards the southern part of India called in the 6th century BCE?
Ans: Dakshinapatha
3. Utnur is an important Neolithic site located in which state?
Ans: Telangana
4. What was the capital of Matsya mahajanapada?
Ans: Viratanagara
5. Which century marked the origin of the Indian legal and judiciary systems?
Ans: 6th century BCE
6. Who is also famous as the conqueror of land between the two seas?
Ans: Bindusara
7. The Chola empire known as Rajyam or Rastrayam was divided into how many mandalams?
Ans: 8 mandalams
8. The exclusive assembly of Brahmans/gatherings of the adult male members in the agraharas in the Chola empire was referred to as?
Ans: Sabha
9. Who was the court poet of King Harshavardhana?
Ans: Banabhatta
10. Which is the centre of the Roman trade during the Sangam Age
Ans: Musiri
11. Who was the founder of Kushan Empire?
Ans: Kujula Kadphises
12. Which of these was a plough tax during Gupta Period?
Ans: Halivakara
13. What caused the caste system of India?
Ans: Occupational division of labour
14. Which was the largest empire in India?
Ans: Maurya empire
15. Which is the largest civilization in the world?
Ans: China Civilization
16. In how many parts the history of India is divided?
Ans: 3
17. Which is the most famous seal found from the Harrapan civilization?
Ans: Pashupati seal
18. What is the source of Hindu Philosophy?
Ans: Upanishads
19. Which king started the organization of Kumbh fair at Allahabad?
Ans: Harshavardhana
20. What led to the end of Indus Valley Civilization?
Ans: Invasion of Aryans , Recurrent Floods , Earthquakes
