Archaeological Sources of Indian History - GK Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

6 Ashoka carved out rock-cut caves at Barabar and Nagarjun hills in Bihar for one of the following :

A Hinayana

B Digambara

C Mahayana

D Ajivika

Answer: Option [D]

7 In which of the following Asokan inscriptions the Brahmi script was not used ?

A Saranath

B Shahbazgarhi

C Dhauli

D None of the above

Answer: Option [B]

8 In which Buddhist scripture religious practices in the contemporary period of Buddha has been mentioned ?

A Ambattha Sutta

B Mahavamsa

C Bhaddasala Jataka

D Brahmajala Sutta

Answer: Option [D]

9 Which one of the following sites is not associated with Painted Grey Ware ?

A Gilaulikhera

B Noh

C Tripuri

D Satwali

Answer: Option [D]

10 Point out which one of the following sites has yielded the remains of a Jaina stupa ?

A Sanchi

B Dhamnar

C Nalanda

D Mathura

Answer: Option [D]

GK Multiple Choice Questions on Indian History