Q1. Who founded the Haryanka Dynasty?
A. Ajatashatru
B. Bimbisara ✅
C. Udayin
D. Mahapadma Nanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Bimbisara founded the Haryanka Dynasty.
Q2. What was the first capital of Magadha?
A. Pataliputra
B. Vaishali
C. Rajagriha (Rajgir) ✅
D. Champa
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Rajagriha was the first capital of Magadha.
Q3. Who shifted the capital of Magadha to Pataliputra?
A. Bimbisara
B. Ajatashatru
C. Udayin ✅
D. Shishunaga
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Udayin shifted the capital to Pataliputra.
Q4. Where did Lord Buddha attain enlightenment?
A. Rajgir
B. Nalanda
C. Vaishali
D. Bodh Gaya ✅
E. Not Attempted
Answer: D
Explanation: Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.
Q5. Where was the First Buddhist Council held?
A. Vaishali
B. Pataliputra
C. Rajagriha ✅
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: The First Buddhist Council was held at Rajagriha.
Q6. Where was the Second Buddhist Council held?
A. Rajgir
B. Vaishali ✅
C. Nalanda
D. Bodh Gaya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Second Buddhist Council was held at Vaishali.
Q7. Who founded the Nanda Dynasty?
A. Dhanananda
B. Mahapadma Nanda ✅
C. Chandragupta Maurya
D. Shishunaga
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Mahapadma Nanda founded the Nanda Dynasty.
Q8. Where was Mahavira born?
A. Rajgir
B. Kundagrama ✅
C. Pavapuri
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Mahavira was born at Kundagrama near Vaishali.
Q9. Where did Mahavira attain Nirvana?
A. Rajgir
B. Vaishali
C. Pavapuri ✅
D. Bodh Gaya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Mahavira attained Nirvana at Pavapuri.
Q10. Nalanda University was founded by whom?
A. Ashoka
B. Kumaragupta I ✅
C. Harsha
D. Samudragupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Kumaragupta I founded Nalanda University.
Q11. Which ancient republic was ruled by the Licchavis?
A. Rajagriha
B. Vaishali ✅
C. Champa
D. Pataliputra
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Vaishali was the capital of the Licchavi Republic.
Q12. Who was the son of Bimbisara?
A. Udayin
B. Ajatashatru ✅
C. Shishunaga
D. Dhanananda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Ajatashatru succeeded Bimbisara as the ruler of Magadha.
Q13. Which dynasty succeeded the Haryanka Dynasty?
A. Maurya
B. Gupta
C. Shishunaga ✅
D. Nanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: The Shishunaga Dynasty succeeded the Haryanka Dynasty.
Q14. Who founded the Shishunaga Dynasty?
A. Kalashoka
B. Shishunaga ✅
C. Bimbisara
D. Mahapadma Nanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Shishunaga founded the Shishunaga Dynasty.
Q15. During whose reign was the Second Buddhist Council held?
A. Ashoka
B. Kalashoka ✅
C. Bimbisara
D. Ajatashatru
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Second Buddhist Council was held during the reign of Kalashoka.
Q16. Which city became the capital of the Mauryan Empire?
A. Rajagriha
B. Vaishali
C. Pataliputra ✅
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Pataliputra was the capital of the Mauryan Empire.
Q17. Who founded the Mauryan Empire?
A. Ashoka
B. Bindusara
C. Chandragupta Maurya ✅
D. Mahapadma Nanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya established the Mauryan Empire.
Q18. Who was the chief advisor of Chandragupta Maurya?
A. Megasthenes
B. Chanakya ✅
C. Faxian
D. Banabhatta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Chanakya helped Chandragupta establish the Mauryan Empire.
Q19. Which Greek ambassador visited the court of Chandragupta Maurya?
A. Fa-Hien
B. Xuanzang
C. Megasthenes ✅
D. Hiuen Tsang
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Megasthenes described India in his book Indica.
Q20. Which book was written by Megasthenes?
A. Arthashastra
B. Indica ✅
C. Rajatarangini
D. Mudrarakshasa
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Indica is the famous account of ancient India written by Megasthenes.
Q21. Which Mauryan ruler embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War?
A. Bindusara
B. Chandragupta Maurya
C. Ashoka ✅
D. Dasharatha
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Ashoka adopted Buddhism after the Kalinga War.
Q22. Which emperor built the capital city at Pataliputra into a great administrative centre?
A. Bimbisara
B. Chandragupta Maurya ✅
C. Harsha
D. Samudragupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Chandragupta developed Pataliputra as the capital of the Mauryan Empire.
Q23. Which Chinese pilgrim visited Nalanda University in the 7th century CE?
A. Faxian
B. Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang) ✅
C. Yijing
D. Al-Biruni
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Xuanzang studied and stayed at Nalanda for several years.
Q24. Nalanda University was famous for the study of?
A. Military Science
B. Buddhism ✅
C. Navigation
D. Architecture
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Nalanda was the world's leading centre of Buddhist learning.
Q25. Which ancient city is associated with the Mahaparinirvana of Mahavira?
A. Rajgir
B. Bodh Gaya
C. Pavapuri ✅
D. Vaishali
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Mahavira attained Nirvana at Pavapuri in Bihar.
Q26. Which ruler defeated the Licchavis of Vaishali?
A. Bimbisara
B. Ajatashatru ✅
C. Udayin
D. Ashoka
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Ajatashatru defeated the Licchavi Confederacy after a long conflict.
Q27. Which river played a major role in the growth of Pataliputra?
A. Godavari
B. Ganga ✅
C. Narmada
D. Tapi
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Pataliputra developed on the banks of the Ganga.
Q28. Which Mahajanapada became the most powerful in ancient India?
A. Kashi
B. Kosala
C. Magadha ✅
D. Avanti
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Magadha emerged as the most powerful Mahajanapada.
Q29. Which dynasty ruled Magadha before the Mauryas?
A. Gupta
B. Nanda ✅
C. Kushana
D. Satavahana
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Nanda Dynasty ruled immediately before the Mauryas.
Q30. Which ancient university of Bihar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A. Vikramshila
B. Nalanda ✅
C. Odantapuri
D. Telhara
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The archaeological site of Nalanda Mahavihara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Q31. Which dynasty ruled Magadha after the Nanda Dynasty?
A. Shishunaga
B. Maurya ✅
C. Gupta
D. Haryanka
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Maurya Dynasty succeeded the Nanda Dynasty.
Q32. Who was the father of Emperor Ashoka?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Bindusara ✅
C. Bimbisara
D. Ajatashatru
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Bindusara was the father of Ashoka.
Q33. Which text was written by Chanakya?
A. Indica
B. Arthashastra ✅
C. Rajatarangini
D. Harshacharita
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Arthashastra is attributed to Chanakya (Kautilya).
Q34. Which ancient city is known as the birthplace of Lord Mahavira?
A. Rajgir
B. Kundagrama ✅
C. Pavapuri
D. Bodh Gaya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Mahavira was born at Kundagrama near Vaishali.
Q35. Which emperor sent Buddhist missionaries to Sri Lanka?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Bindusara
C. Ashoka ✅
D. Dasharatha
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Ashoka sent Mahinda and Sanghamitta to Sri Lanka.
Q36. Which ruler is known as "Devanampriya Priyadarshi"?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Ashoka ✅
C. Bimbisara
D. Harsha
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: This title appears in Ashoka's inscriptions.
Q37. Which ancient Bihar city is famous for the Vulture Peak (Gridhrakuta)?
A. Vaishali
B. Rajgir ✅
C. Nalanda
D. Pataliputra
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Gridhrakuta Hill is located at Rajgir.
Q38. Which Buddhist council was convened by Emperor Ashoka?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third ✅
D. Fourth
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: The Third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra.
Q39. Who presided over the Third Buddhist Council?
A. Upali
B. Mahakashyapa
C. Moggaliputta Tissa ✅
D. Ananda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Moggaliputta Tissa presided over the council.
Q40. Which ancient capital is the present-day city of Patna?
A. Rajagriha
B. Vaishali
C. Pataliputra ✅
D. Champa
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Modern Patna was known as Pataliputra in ancient times.
Q41. Which Mahajanapada had its capital at Rajagriha?
A. Kosala
B. Magadha ✅
C. Avanti
D. Vatsa
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Rajagriha was the early capital of Magadha.
Q42. Who annexed the kingdom of Anga to Magadha?
A. Bimbisara ✅
B. Ajatashatru
C. Udayin
D. Mahapadma Nanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Bimbisara conquered Anga and annexed it to Magadha.
Q43. Which was the capital of the Anga Mahajanapada?
A. Vaishali
B. Champa ✅
C. Rajagriha
D. Pataliputra
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Champa was the capital of Anga.
Q44. Who was the last ruler of the Nanda Dynasty?
A. Mahapadma Nanda
B. Dhanananda ✅
C. Kalashoka
D. Bindusara
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Dhanananda was defeated by Chandragupta Maurya.
Q45. Which dynasty established the first large empire in ancient India from Bihar?
A. Gupta
B. Maurya ✅
C. Kushana
D. Satavahana
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Maurya Empire became the first large empire of ancient India.
Q46. Which ancient Bihar city is associated with the Bodhi Tree?
A. Rajgir
B. Bodh Gaya ✅
C. Nalanda
D. Vaishali
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya is where Buddha attained enlightenment.
Q47. Who built the Great Stupa at Sanchi?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Ashoka ✅
C. Harsha
D. Kanishka
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Emperor Ashoka commissioned the Great Stupa at Sanchi.
Q48. Which ruler is known as the founder of the Mauryan administration?
A. Chandragupta Maurya ✅
B. Ashoka
C. Bindusara
D. Bimbisara
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Chandragupta established the Mauryan administrative system.
Q49. Which ancient Bihar site is sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus?
A. Bodh Gaya ✅
B. Pavapuri
C. Vaishali
D. Rajgir
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Bodh Gaya is revered by Buddhists and is also an important Hindu pilgrimage centre.
Q50. Which ancient kingdom became the political centre of northern India?
A. Kosala
B. Magadha ✅
C. Vatsa
D. Matsya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Magadha emerged as the dominant political power in ancient northern India.
Q51. Who founded the Gupta Dynasty?
A. Samudragupta
B. Chandragupta I
C. Sri Gupta ✅
D. Kumaragupta I
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Sri Gupta is regarded as the founder of the Gupta Dynasty.
Q52. Which Gupta ruler adopted the title "Maharajadhiraja"?
A. Chandragupta I ✅
B. Samudragupta
C. Chandragupta II
D. Skandagupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Chandragupta I assumed the title "Maharajadhiraja."
Q53. Which Gupta ruler is known as the "Napoleon of India"?
A. Chandragupta I
B. Samudragupta ✅
C. Chandragupta II
D. Kumaragupta I
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Samudragupta earned this title due to his extensive military campaigns.
Q54. Which inscription describes the achievements of Samudragupta?
A. Hathigumpha Inscription
B. Allahabad Pillar Inscription ✅
C. Junagadh Inscription
D. Aihole Inscription
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Allahabad Pillar Inscription was composed by Harishena.
Q55. Who composed the Allahabad Pillar Inscription?
A. Banabhatta
B. Kalidasa
C. Harishena ✅
D. Vishakhadatta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Harishena was the court poet of Samudragupta.
Q56. Which Gupta ruler founded Nalanda University?
A. Samudragupta
B. Kumaragupta I ✅
C. Chandragupta II
D. Skandagupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Kumaragupta I is credited with founding Nalanda University.
Q57. Which Chinese pilgrim visited India during the reign of Chandragupta II?
A. Xuanzang
B. Faxian ✅
C. Yijing
D. Sung Yun
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Faxian visited India during Chandragupta II's reign.
Q58. Which ancient university was located in present-day Bihar?
A. Takshashila
B. Nalanda ✅
C. Vallabhi
D. Vikramashila
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Nalanda was one of the world's oldest residential universities.
Q59. Which Gupta ruler was also known as Vikramaditya?
A. Chandragupta I
B. Chandragupta II ✅
C. Samudragupta
D. Kumaragupta I
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Chandragupta II is popularly known as Vikramaditya.
Q60. The Gupta capital was located at?
A. Vaishali
B. Rajagriha
C. Pataliputra ✅
D. Champa
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Pataliputra remained an important capital during the Gupta period.
Q61. Which dynasty is known for the Golden Age of India?
A. Maurya
B. Gupta ✅
C. Kushana
D. Satavahana
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Gupta period is known as the Golden Age of India.
Q62. Who was the son of Chandragupta I?
A. Chandragupta II
B. Samudragupta ✅
C. Kumaragupta I
D. Skandagupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Samudragupta succeeded Chandragupta I.
Q63. Which Gupta ruler defeated the Hunas?
A. Samudragupta
B. Chandragupta II
C. Skandagupta ✅
D. Kumaragupta I
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Skandagupta successfully repelled the Hunas.
Q64. Which Chinese pilgrim studied at Nalanda University?
A. Faxian
B. Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang) ✅
C. Al-Biruni
D. Ibn Battuta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Xuanzang studied and taught at Nalanda.
Q65. Nalanda University was mainly a centre of?
A. Trade
B. Buddhist Learning ✅
C. Military Training
D. Agriculture
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Nalanda was famous for Buddhist philosophy and higher education.
Q66. Which ruler built the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya?
A. Ashoka ✅
B. Chandragupta Maurya
C. Harsha
D. Kanishka
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Ashoka is credited with constructing the original Mahabodhi Temple.
Q67. Which ancient Bihar city is famous for hot water springs?
A. Nalanda
B. Rajgir ✅
C. Vaishali
D. Pataliputra
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Rajgir is well known for its natural hot springs.
Q68. Which dynasty ruled before the Gupta Dynasty in Magadha?
A. Maurya
B. Shunga ✅
C. Kushana
D. Satavahana
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Shunga Dynasty succeeded the Mauryas and preceded the Guptas in Magadha.
Q69. Which Gupta ruler performed the Ashvamedha sacrifice?
A. Samudragupta ✅
B. Chandragupta II
C. Kumaragupta I
D. Skandagupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Samudragupta performed the Ashvamedha to proclaim imperial sovereignty.
Q70. Which script was commonly used in Ashokan inscriptions?
A. Kharosthi
B. Brahmi ✅
C. Nagari
D. Sharada
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Most Ashokan inscriptions were engraved in the Brahmi script.
Q71. Which river flows near the ancient city of Pataliputra?
A. Yamuna
B. Ganga ✅
C. Godavari
D. Krishna
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Pataliputra was established on the banks of the Ganga.
Q72. Which king made Magadha the most powerful Mahajanapada?
A. Bimbisara ✅
B. Prasenajit
C. Udayana
D. Avantivarman
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Bimbisara greatly expanded the territory and influence of Magadha.
Q73. Which dynasty ruled Magadha before the Haryanka Dynasty?
A. Brihadratha ✅
B. Maurya
C. Nanda
D. Gupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Brihadratha Dynasty is regarded as the earliest ruling dynasty of Magadha.
Q74. Which king is believed to have founded Girivraja (Rajagriha)?
A. Jarasandha ✅
B. Bimbisara
C. Ajatashatru
D. Chandragupta Maurya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: According to tradition, Jarasandha founded Girivraja, later known as Rajagriha.
Q75. Which Mahajanapada was located in present-day Bihar?
A. Gandhara
B. Magadha ✅
C. Matsya
D. Surasena
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Magadha was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas located in present-day Bihar.
Q76. Who established the Mauryan Empire after defeating Dhanananda?
A. Bindusara
B. Chandragupta Maurya ✅
C. Ashoka
D. Pushyamitra Shunga
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya defeated Dhanananda and established the Mauryan Empire.
Q77. Which ancient Bihar city is associated with the Venuvana Monastery?
A. Rajgir ✅
B. Vaishali
C. Bodh Gaya
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Venuvana was the first monastery donated to Buddha at Rajgir.
Q78. Which king donated the Venuvana Monastery to Buddha?
A. Ajatashatru
B. Bimbisara ✅
C. Ashoka
D. Udayin
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: King Bimbisara donated Venuvana to Gautama Buddha.
Q79. Which city was the capital of the Licchavi Republic?
A. Pataliputra
B. Vaishali ✅
C. Rajgir
D. Champa
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Vaishali served as the capital of the Licchavi Republic.
Q80. Which religion was founded by Gautama Buddha?
A. Jainism
B. Buddhism ✅
C. Sikhism
D. Zoroastrianism
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Gautama Buddha founded Buddhism in the 6th century BCE.
Q81. Who was the last ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty?
A. Ajatashatru
B. Udayin
C. Nagadasaka ✅
D. Shishunaga
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Nagadasaka was the last ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty.
Q82. Who founded the Shunga Dynasty?
A. Pushyamitra Shunga ✅
B. Agnimitra
C. Devabhuti
D. Vasumitra
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Pushyamitra Shunga founded the Shunga Dynasty after overthrowing the last Mauryan ruler.
Q83. Who was the last Mauryan ruler?
A. Ashoka
B. Dasharatha
C. Brihadratha ✅
D. Bindusara
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Brihadratha was assassinated by Pushyamitra Shunga.
Q84. Which dynasty succeeded the Maurya Dynasty?
A. Gupta
B. Shunga ✅
C. Nanda
D. Haryanka
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Shunga Dynasty replaced the Maurya Dynasty.
Q85. Which ruler built 84,000 stupas according to Buddhist tradition?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Ashoka ✅
C. Bindusara
D. Samudragupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Buddhist texts credit Ashoka with building 84,000 stupas.
Q86. Which Mauryan ruler was known as "Amitraghata"?
A. Ashoka
B. Bindusara ✅
C. Chandragupta Maurya
D. Dasharatha
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Greek sources refer to Bindusara as Amitraghata ("Slayer of Enemies").
Q87. Which ancient Bihar city hosted the Third Buddhist Council?
A. Rajgir
B. Vaishali
C. Pataliputra ✅
D. Bodh Gaya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: The Third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra during Ashoka's reign.
Q88. Which ruler is known for the Dhamma policy?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Ashoka ✅
C. Bimbisara
D. Samudragupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Ashoka promoted Dhamma through his edicts.
Q89. Which language was mainly used in Ashoka's major rock edicts?
A. Sanskrit
B. Prakrit ✅
C. Pali
D. Tamil
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Most Ashokan edicts were written in Prakrit using the Brahmi script.
Q90. Which Bihar city is known as the land of enlightenment?
A. Vaishali
B. Rajgir
C. Bodh Gaya ✅
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Bodh Gaya is the place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment.
Q91. Which ruler built the Pataliputra capital into the administrative centre of the Mauryan Empire?
A. Bimbisara
B. Chandragupta Maurya ✅
C. Ashoka
D. Bindusara
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya established Pataliputra as the imperial capital.
Q92. Which ancient Bihar site is known for the Barabar Caves?
A. Nalanda
B. Gaya ✅
C. Vaishali
D. Rajgir
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Barabar Caves in Gaya were dedicated to the Ajivikas during the Mauryan period.
Q93. Which Mauryan ruler donated the Barabar Caves to the Ajivikas?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Bindusara
C. Ashoka ✅
D. Brihadratha
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Ashoka dedicated several Barabar Caves to the Ajivika sect.
Q94. Which ancient Bihar city is famous for the World Peace Pagoda (Vishwa Shanti Stupa)?
A. Rajgir ✅
B. Vaishali
C. Bodh Gaya
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Vishwa Shanti Stupa is located on Ratnagiri Hill in Rajgir.
Q95. Which emperor's reign marked the greatest territorial expansion of the Mauryan Empire?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Bindusara
C. Ashoka ✅
D. Dasharatha
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Under Ashoka, the Mauryan Empire reached its maximum extent.
Q96. Which ancient Bihar city is associated with the Saptaparni Cave?
A. Bodh Gaya
B. Rajgir ✅
C. Vaishali
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The First Buddhist Council was held in the Saptaparni Cave at Rajgir.
Q97. Which Mahajanapada was located east of Magadha?
A. Kosala
B. Anga ✅
C. Vatsa
D. Avanti
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Anga lay to the east of Magadha.
Q98. Which river separated Magadha from the Licchavi Republic?
A. Son
B. Gandak
C. Ganga ✅
D. Kosi
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: The Ganga formed the boundary between Magadha and the Vajji Confederacy.
Q99. Which dynasty ruled Magadha immediately before the Shishunaga Dynasty?
A. Haryanka ✅
B. Nanda
C. Maurya
D. Gupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Shishunaga Dynasty succeeded the Haryanka Dynasty.
Q100. Which ancient kingdom became the foundation of the first pan-Indian empire?
A. Kosala
B. Magadha ✅
C. Vatsa
D. Kamboja
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Magadha formed the base for the Mauryan Empire, the first empire to unify most of the Indian subcontinent.
Q101. Which dynasty ruled Magadha after the Shunga Dynasty?
A. Kanva ✅
B. Gupta
C. Kushana
D. Satavahana
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Kanva Dynasty succeeded the Shunga Dynasty.
Q102. Who founded the Kanva Dynasty?
A. Vasudeva Kanva ✅
B. Pushyamitra Shunga
C. Agnimitra
D. Simuka
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Vasudeva Kanva overthrew the last Shunga ruler.
Q103. Which dynasty ruled Magadha before the Gupta Dynasty?
A. Kanva ✅
B. Maurya
C. Haryanka
D. Gupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: The Kanva Dynasty ruled Magadha before the rise of the Guptas.
Q104. Which ruler issued the famous Rock and Pillar Edicts?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Ashoka ✅
C. Bindusara
D. Samudragupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Ashoka's edicts spread his policy of Dhamma.
Q105. Which ancient Bihar city is known for the Ashokan Pillar with a lion capital?
A. Vaishali ✅
B. Rajgir
C. Nalanda
D. Gaya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: An Ashokan Pillar stands at Kolhua in Vaishali.
Q106. Which religion was mainly patronized by Emperor Ashoka?
A. Jainism
B. Buddhism ✅
C. Shaivism
D. Vaishnavism
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Ashoka actively promoted Buddhism after the Kalinga War.
Q107. Which Buddhist monk accompanied Mahinda to Sri Lanka?
A. Upali
B. Ittiya ✅
C. Ananda
D. Nagasena
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Ittiya was among the monks who accompanied Mahinda on the mission to Sri Lanka.
Q108. Which ancient Bihar city was famous for both Buddhism and Jainism?
A. Rajgir ✅
B. Champa
C. Pataliputra
D. Ara
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Rajgir is closely associated with both Buddha and Mahavira.
Q109. Which Gupta ruler successfully repulsed the Hun invasions?
A. Chandragupta II
B. Skandagupta ✅
C. Kumaragupta I
D. Samudragupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Skandagupta defended the Gupta Empire against the Hunas.
Q110. Which ancient Bihar city became a major centre of education during the Gupta period?
A. Nalanda ✅
B. Vaishali
C. Rajgir
D. Bodh Gaya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Nalanda flourished as a world-renowned university during the Gupta era.
Q111. Which ruler of Magadha married the Kosala princess Kosaladevi?
A. Ajatashatru
B. Bimbisara ✅
C. Udayin
D. Shishunaga
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Bimbisara married Kosaladevi to strengthen political relations.
Q112. Which Mahajanapada was annexed by Bimbisara?
A. Anga ✅
B. Kosala
C. Avanti
D. Vatsa
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Bimbisara conquered Anga and added it to Magadha.
Q113. Which king imprisoned his father Bimbisara?
A. Udayin
B. Ajatashatru ✅
C. Kalashoka
D. Dhanananda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Ajatashatru imprisoned Bimbisara and later became king.
Q114. Which fort was constructed by Ajatashatru at Pataligrama?
A. Rajagriha Fort
B. Pataliputra Fort ✅
C. Vaishali Fort
D. Champa Fort
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Ajatashatru built a fort at Pataligrama, which later developed into Pataliputra.
Q115. Which ruler shifted the capital from Rajagriha to Pataliputra?
A. Bimbisara
B. Udayin ✅
C. Ajatashatru
D. Shishunaga
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Udayin made Pataliputra the capital of Magadha.
Q116. Which dynasty was founded after the fall of the Haryanka Dynasty?
A. Nanda
B. Shishunaga ✅
C. Maurya
D. Gupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Shishunaga Dynasty replaced the Haryanka rulers.
Q117. Who was the last ruler of the Shishunaga Dynasty?
A. Kalashoka
B. Nandivardhana
C. Mahanandin ✅
D. Shishunaga
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Mahanandin was the last ruler before the rise of the Nanda Dynasty.
Q118. Which dynasty succeeded the Shishunaga Dynasty?
A. Maurya
B. Gupta
C. Nanda ✅
D. Kanva
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: The Nanda Dynasty came after the Shishunaga Dynasty.
Q119. Which ruler is regarded as the first historical emperor of Magadha?
A. Bimbisara ✅
B. Jarasandha
C. Mahapadma Nanda
D. Chandragupta Maurya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Bimbisara is considered the first historically verified great ruler of Magadha.
Q120. Which ancient city of Bihar served as the capital of Magadha for the longest period?
A. Vaishali
B. Rajagriha
C. Pataliputra ✅
D. Champa
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Pataliputra remained the capital under the Nanda, Maurya, Shunga, Kanva, and Gupta dynasties.
Q121. Which ruler founded the Nanda Dynasty?
A. Dhanananda
B. Mahapadma Nanda ✅
C. Mahanandin
D. Chandragupta Maurya
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Mahapadma Nanda was the founder of the Nanda Dynasty.
Q122. Which ruler was known as "Ekarat" (Sole Sovereign)?
A. Ashoka
B. Mahapadma Nanda ✅
C. Bimbisara
D. Samudragupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Puranas describe Mahapadma Nanda as "Ekarat."
Q123. Who was the last ruler of the Nanda Dynasty?
A. Mahapadma Nanda
B. Dhanananda ✅
C. Kalashoka
D. Bindusara
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Dhanananda was defeated by Chandragupta Maurya.
Q124. Which ruler overthrew Dhanananda?
A. Ashoka
B. Chandragupta Maurya ✅
C. Bindusara
D. Pushyamitra Shunga
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya established the Mauryan Empire after defeating Dhanananda.
Q125. Who was the mentor of Chandragupta Maurya?
A. Kalidasa
B. Chanakya ✅
C. Harishena
D. Banabhatta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Chanakya guided Chandragupta Maurya in founding the Mauryan Empire.
Q126. Which book is associated with Chanakya?
A. Indica
B. Arthashastra ✅
C. Milinda Panha
D. Rajatarangini
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Arthashastra is attributed to Chanakya (Kautilya).
Q127. Who was the Greek ambassador in the court of Chandragupta Maurya?
A. Faxian
B. Megasthenes ✅
C. Xuanzang
D. Pliny
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Megasthenes visited Pataliputra during Chandragupta's reign.
Q128. Which book was written by Megasthenes?
A. Arthashastra
B. Indica ✅
C. Geographica
D. Buddhacharita
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Indica describes the administration and society of ancient India.
Q129. Who succeeded Chandragupta Maurya?
A. Ashoka
B. Bindusara ✅
C. Dasharatha
D. Brihadratha
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Bindusara was the son and successor of Chandragupta Maurya.
Q130. Which Mauryan ruler was the father of Ashoka?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Bindusara ✅
C. Brihadratha
D. Dasharatha
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Bindusara was the father of Emperor Ashoka.
Q131. Which Mauryan ruler fought the Kalinga War?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Bindusara
C. Ashoka ✅
D. Dasharatha
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Ashoka fought the Kalinga War around 261 BCE.
Q132. After which war did Ashoka embrace Buddhism?
A. Panipat War
B. Kalinga War ✅
C. Hydaspes War
D. Tarain War
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The devastation of the Kalinga War led Ashoka to adopt Buddhism.
Q133. Which Mauryan ruler is known as "Devanampriya Priyadarshi"?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Bindusara
C. Ashoka ✅
D. Brihadratha
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: This title appears in Ashoka's inscriptions.
Q134. Which script was mainly used in Ashoka's inscriptions?
A. Brahmi ✅
B. Devanagari
C. Sharada
D. Grantha
E. Not Attempted
Answer: A
Explanation: Most Ashokan inscriptions were written in the Brahmi script.
Q135. Which language was mainly used in Ashoka's inscriptions?
A. Sanskrit
B. Prakrit ✅
C. Pali
D. Tamil
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Most Ashokan inscriptions were composed in Prakrit.
Q136. Which Buddhist Council was held during Ashoka's reign?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third ✅
D. Fourth
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: The Third Buddhist Council was held at Pataliputra.
Q137. Who presided over the Third Buddhist Council?
A. Upali
B. Ananda
C. Moggaliputta Tissa ✅
D. Mahakashyapa
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Moggaliputta Tissa presided over the Third Buddhist Council.
Q138. Where was the Third Buddhist Council held?
A. Rajgir
B. Vaishali
C. Pataliputra ✅
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: It was convened at Pataliputra during Ashoka's reign.
Q139. Which emperor sent Mahinda to Sri Lanka?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Ashoka ✅
C. Bindusara
D. Samudragupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Ashoka sent his son Mahinda to spread Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
Q140. Which emperor promoted the policy of Dhamma?
A. Bimbisara
B. Chandragupta Maurya
C. Ashoka ✅
D. Samudragupta
E. Not Attempted
Answer: C
Explanation: Ashoka promoted Dhamma through his edicts across the Mauryan Empire.
Q141. Which Mauryan ruler was the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya?
A. Bindusara
B. Ashoka ✅
C. Dasharatha
D. Brihadratha
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Ashoka was the son of Bindusara and grandson of Chandragupta Maurya.
Q142. Which Mauryan ruler is credited with building 84,000 stupas according to Buddhist tradition?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Ashoka ✅
C. Bindusara
D. Dasharatha
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Buddhist texts credit Ashoka with constructing 84,000 stupas.
Q143. Which ruler donated the Barabar Caves to the Ajivikas?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Ashoka ✅
C. Bindusara
D. Pushyamitra Shunga
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Ashoka dedicated the Barabar Caves to the Ajivika sect.
Q144. The Barabar Caves are located in which district of Bihar?
A. Nalanda
B. Gaya ✅
C. Patna
D. Vaishali
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Barabar Caves are situated in Gaya district.
Q145. Which emperor built the original Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Ashoka ✅
C. Samudragupta
D. Harsha
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Ashoka is credited with building the original Mahabodhi Temple.
Q146. Which emperor erected pillars with inscriptions across his empire?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Ashoka ✅
C. Bindusara
D. Kumaragupta I
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Ashoka's pillar edicts are found across the Indian subcontinent.
Q147. Which symbol appears on the top of the Ashokan Pillar at Vaishali?
A. Bull
B. Lion ✅
C. Horse
D. Elephant
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The Ashokan Pillar at Vaishali is crowned with a single lion capital.
Q148. Which ancient Bihar city is associated with the Ashokan Pillar at Kolhua?
A. Rajgir
B. Vaishali ✅
C. Bodh Gaya
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: The famous Ashokan Pillar at Kolhua is located in Vaishali.
Q149. Which ancient Bihar site is the holiest pilgrimage centre of Buddhism?
A. Rajgir
B. Bodh Gaya ✅
C. Pavapuri
D. Nalanda
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Bodh Gaya is where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment.
Q150. Which ancient city of Bihar remained the capital under the Nanda, Maurya, Shunga, Kanva and Gupta dynasties?
A. Rajagriha
B. Pataliputra ✅
C. Vaishali
D. Champa
E. Not Attempted
Answer: B
Explanation: Pataliputra served as the political centre of several major dynasties.
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