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Indian History - Mixed Bag Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz, mostly on Indian History.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sonu123. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Sonu123

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
344,843

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the accepted date of the the foundation of the Mauryan Empire? Hint

322 BC

222 BC

422 BC

122 BC

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Question 2 of 10

2. India became independent on August 15th 1947. When did Pakistan gain its independence? Hint

August 14th 1947

August 15th 1946

August 16th 1949

August 17th 1948

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which centuries are the very earliest parts of the "Mahabharata" thought to have originated? Hint

6th-7th century AD

1st-2nd century AD

2nd-3rd century BC

8th or 9th BC

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the son of Chandragupta? Hint

None of these

Ashoka

Bindusara

Nanda

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the meaning of 'Ayur' in 'Ayurveda', a book on health and medicine? Hint

Life

Health

Knowledge

Book

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is/are the other name(s) of Kautilya? Hint

Chanakya

Both of these

Vishnugupta

Neither of these

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who developed a theory of architecture called "Vastu Sashtra" and wrote a book about it? Hint

Varuna

Maya Danava

Mitra

Asura

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Question 8 of 10

8. When did the Early Vedic Period begin? Hint

1500 BC

3000 BC

2000 BC

6000 BC

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the son of Buddha? Hint

Yasodhara

Ravi

Rusi

Rahul

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Question 10 of 10

10. Gautama Sidhartha belonged to which clan? Hint

Khandayat

Kshatriya

Sakhya

Brahmin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the accepted date of the the foundation of the Mauryan Empire?

Answer: 322 BC

Chandragupta Maurya began the foundation of Mauryan Empire by overthrowing the Nanda Dynasty, with the help of Chanakya. He was a very young boy when Chanakya first thought of destroying the Nanda Dynasty, due to the humiliation done to him by a Nanda king. He chose Chandragupta to help him achieve this goal.

The Mauryan Empire expanded rapidly across northern India and by 320 BC extended from Kandhahar (in modern Afghanistan) to Assam.

2. India became independent on August 15th 1947. When did Pakistan gain its independence?

Answer: August 14th 1947

Under British rule, India and Pakistan were one country. However, when British rule ended, the Indian sub-continent was divided along religious lines into an Islamic state (Paksitan) and a predominantly Hindu state (India).

3. In which centuries are the very earliest parts of the "Mahabharata" thought to have originated?

Answer: 8th or 9th BC

The "Mahabharata" is a epic written by Veda Vyas. It is very long and tells about war between Kauravas and Pandavas. It teaches us about karma and our religious duties.

4. Who was the son of Chandragupta?

Answer: Bindusara

After establishing the Mauryan Dynasty, Chandraguptahe ruled for over 20 years. He was succeeded by his son Bindusara. Later, Bindusara was succeeded by Ashoka.

5. What is the meaning of 'Ayur' in 'Ayurveda', a book on health and medicine?

Answer: Life

"Ayurveda" is a treatise on medicine and health. It consists of natural ways of treating various diseases. The word 'veda' means knowledge. It is 500 years old.

6. What is/are the other name(s) of Kautilya?

Answer: Both of these

Chanakya was Chnadragupta Maurya's mentor and Chief Minister. He was the author of the book "Arthasashtra" on economics and government.

7. Who developed a theory of architecture called "Vastu Sashtra" and wrote a book about it?

Answer: Maya Danava

Vastu Sashtra is an architectural treatise. It is still used during construction of buildings, etc.

8. When did the Early Vedic Period begin?

Answer: 1500 BC

It lasted till about 1000 BC. The "Rig Veda" was composed during this period. It is also called the Rig Vedic Period.

9. Who was the son of Buddha?

Answer: Rahul

Buddha was born as a prince amidst luxury. But he wanted to know answers to his various questions. So he practised penance and meditated for long periods of time. Finally, he attained Enlightment. Yasodhara was Buddha's wife.

10. Gautama Sidhartha belonged to which clan?

Answer: Sakhya

Kshatriya and Brahmin are not clans and Khandayat is a part of Kshtriya varna. Gautama Sidhartha was better known as Buddha. He was the founder of Buddhism.

Source: Author Sonu123

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