upsc history quiz

Q. The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the: (a) Chhandogyopanishad (b) Mundakopnishad (c) Kathopanishad (d) Kenopanishad Ans: (c) Kathopanishad Explanation: The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the Kathopanishad. The Kathopanishad is one of the principal Upanishads and is a philosophical text that explores the nature of life, […]

Q. The expounder of Yoga philosophy was : (a) Patanjali (b) Shankaracharya (c) Jaimini (d) Gautam Ans: (a) Patanjali Explanation: The expounder of Yoga philosophy was Patanjali. Patanjali is considered the author of the Yoga Sutras, which is a foundational text of classical Yoga philosophy. In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali outlines the principles and practices

Q. Which of the following Brahmana texts belongs to Atharvaveda? (a) Shatpatha (b) Aitareya (c) Gopatha (d) Panchavinsh Ans: (c) Gopatha Explanation: The Brahmana text that belongs to the Atharvaveda is the “Gopatha Brahmana.” The Gopatha Brahmana is associated with the Atharvaveda and is one of the oldest and most important Brahmana texts of that

Q. Who wrote a book ‘Return of the Aryans’ ? (a) Bhagwan S. Gidwani (b) L.D. Kalla  (c) Avinash Chandra Das (d) D.S. Trivedi Ans: (a) Bhagwan S. Gidwani Explanation: The book “Return of the Aryans” was written by Bhagwan S. Gidwani. Bhagwan S. Gidwani was an Indian author and historian who wrote several novels

Q. Most of the Upanishads seem to have been composed by whom? (a) Brahmins (b) Kshatriyas (c) Buddhists (d) Non-aryans Ans: (b) Kshatriyas

Q. Which of the following does the Puranas contain? (a) Laws of Manu and the history on various dynasties (b) Hymns in favour of the Gods (c) Thoughts on the mystery of life and universe (d) Mythology Ans: (d) Mythology   Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Mythology. The Puranas are a genre of ancient

Q. The famous Vedic saying, “War begins in the minds of men”, is stated in the : (a) Upanishad (b) Atharvaveda (c) Samaveda (d) Yajurveda Ans: (b) Atharvaveda Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Atharvaveda. The famous Vedic saying, “War begins in the minds of men,” is stated in the Atharvaveda. The Atharvaveda is one

Q. Which one of the following is not a part of early Jains literature? (a) Therigatha (b) Acaranga sutra (c) Sutrakritanga (d) Brihat kalpasutra Ans: (a) Therigatha Explanation:  The correct answer is (a) Therigatha. The Therigatha is not a part of early Jain literature but is a collection of poems attributed to the early Buddhist

Q. The objects like pottery, tools and ornaments that humans made in the past are called (a) Monuments (b) Coins (c) Inscriptions (d) Artifacls Ans: (d) Artifacls Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Artifacts. Artifacts are objects made or modified by humans in the past, which provide evidence and insights into ancient cultures, civilizations, and

Q. The ancient Indian play Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadutt has its subject on: (a) a conflict between Gods and Demons of ancient Hindu lore (b) a romantic story of an Aryan prince and a tribal woman (c) the story of the power struggle between two Aryan (d) the court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta Ans: