General Knowledge Q. 1 In heraldry what is a vertical line dividing a shield called ? Pale Q. 2 The Templeton prize is awarded annually for progress in what ? Religion Q. 3 International car registration letters what country is ZA ? South Africa
INDIAN HISTORY MCQs For WBCS Exam Q.1 Lord Buddha was born in a) Vaishali b) Lumbini c) Kashi d) Patliputra Ans.b Q.2 ________ did the maximum for the spread of Buddhism in foreign lands: a) Ashoka b) Kanishka c) Raj Raja Chola d) Harshvardhana Ans.a
INDIAN HISTORY MCQs For WBCS Exam Q.1 In which script were the edicts of Ashoka inscribed? a) Brahmi b) Pali c) Prakrit d) Sanskrit Ans.b Q.2 Pulakesin II was the most renowned king of a) Cholas b) Chalukyas c) Pallavas d) Cheras Ans.b
INDIAN HISTORY MCQs For WBCS Exam Q.1 The famous Vedic saying “War begins in the minds of men”, is stated in a) Rig Veda b) Atharva Veda c) Sama Veda d) Mundaka Upnishad Ans.c Q.2 Which of the following statements is not correct? a) The Rig Vedic people worshipped nature. b) The Rig Vedic Aryans were by and large urban people. c) The Rig Vedic family comprised parents and other kith and kin apart from husband and wife. d) The Rig Vedic women were highly; respected and that most of the religious ceremonies’ wereconsidered incomplete unless wives joined their husbands Ans.b
INDIAN HISTORY MCQs For WBCS Exam Q.1 The founder of Vikramsila University was a) Devapala b) Harshvardhana c) Sasanks d) Dharmapala Ans.d Q.2 “Strict moral code and virtuous life is the way to salvation”. This theory belongs to a) Buddhism b) Jainism c) Hinduism d) Islam Ans.c
INDIAN HISTORY MCQs For WBCS Exam Q.1 Chanakya, also known by the name of Kautilya, was the Prime Minister during the reign of a) Ajatasatru b) Bimbisara c) Chandragupta Maurya d) Chandragupta a Ans.c Q.2 The principal difference between Buddhism and Jainism hinges upon a) value of rituals and superstitions b) impact of right action c) means towards salvation d) role of the Vedas as the religious texts Ans.c
INDIAN HISTORY MCQs For WBCS Exam Q.1 After which war did Ashoka renounce war? a) Kalinga b) Avanti c) Magadha d) Malwa Ans.a Q.2 After Alexander’s death which Indian king defeated his general Seleucus Nicator? a) Ambhi b) Porus c) Harshvardhana d) Chandragupta Maurya Ans.d
INDIAN HISTORY MCQs For WBCS Exam Q.1 Mahavira and Buddha were a) Sudras b) Brahmins c) Kashatriyas d) Vaishyas Ans.c Q.2 What was the name of the father of Gautam Buddha? a) Vardhman b) Suddhodhana c) Siddharth d) None of the above Ans.b
INDIAN HISTORY MCQs For WBCS Exam Q.1 Who, amongst the following, is credited by a Chinese pilgrim with having built the ancient city of Rajagriha, the modern Rajgir in Patna district? a) Ajatasatru b) Bimbisara c) Udayi d) Prasenajit Ans.b Q.2 An overwhelming majority of the images at Ajanta are those of a) Jiva b) Vishnu c) Budha d) Durga Ans.c
INDIAN HISTORY MCQs For WBCS Exam Q.1 At which of the following places was a large Buddhist monastery established during the reign of Harshavardhana? a) Nalanda b) Pataliputra c) Valabhi d)Vaishali Ans.a Q.2 Who was the mother of Mahavira? a) Yasoda b) Trishla c) Anoja d) None of the above Ans.b
