Maurya and Gupta Empires

Q1.Chandragupta Maurya's advisor was:

A. Megasthenes B. Chanakya C. Aryabhata D. Kalidasa

Q2.Ashoka converted to Buddhism after which war?

A. Panipat B. Kalinga C. Hydaspes D. Plassey

Q3.The national emblem of India is from:

A. Sanchi Pillar B. Sarnath Lion Capital C. Dhamek Stupa D. Amaravati Stupa

Q4.'Satyameva Jayate' is from:

A. Rig Veda B. Mundaka Upanishad C. Bhagavad Gita D. Arthashastra

Q5.Megasthenes was the ambassador of:

A. Alexander B. Seleucus Nicator C. Darius D. Caesar

Q6.Nalanda University was founded by:

A. Ashoka B. Chandragupta II C. Kumaragupta I D. Harsha

Q7.The 'Napoleon of India' is:

A. Ashoka B. Chandragupta I C. Samudragupta D. Chandragupta II

Q8.Kalidasa lived during which period?

A. Maurya B. Gupta C. Mughal D. British

Q9.Aryabhata is known for:

A. Grammar B. Value of Pi and astronomy C. Medicine D. Architecture

Q10.Fa Hien visited India during:

A. Ashoka's reign B. Chandragupta II's reign C. Harsha's reign D. Akbar's reign

Q11.The iron pillar at Mehrauli (Delhi) is from which period?

A. Maurya B. Gupta C. Mughal D. British

Q12.Ajanta caves are famous for:

A. Rock-cut temples B. Buddhist paintings C. Jain sculptures D. Hindu carvings

Q13.Ashoka sent missionaries to Sri Lanka led by:

A. Fa Hien B. Mahendra and Sanghamitra C. Megasthenes D. Chanakya

Q14.The Gupta period is called the 'Golden Age' because of achievements in:

A. Military conquest only B. Art, science, literature C. Trade only D. Agriculture only

Q15.The last great Gupta ruler was:

A. Chandragupta II B. Kumaragupta I C. Skandagupta D. Buddhagupta