Ancient Period MCQs for CET 12th Level

Practice Ancient Period under Indian History for CET 12th Level with 20 free MCQs in Hindi and English.

CET 12th Level — Ancient Period

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Question 1 of 20

Which of the following gods is NOT a 'Space/Atmospheric' (Antariksha) god according to the Vedic classification?

Question 2 of 20

Which of the following represents the correct excavator of Lothal?

Question 3 of 20

Which of the following refers to the god 'Varuna' in the Rigvedic context?

Question 4 of 20

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates the Sarnath and Mathura schools' approach to depicting drapery?

Question 5 of 20

What was the purpose of the circular brick platforms located near the granaries in Harappa?

Question 6 of 20

Which ancient scholar is credited with founding the Sankhya philosophy?

Question 7 of 20

The concept of 'One hundred sacred paths' is the literal translation of the title of which profound Vedic commentary?

Question 8 of 20

What is the defining characteristic of the drapery (robes) in the Buddha images of the Sarnath School?

Question 9 of 20

The 'Refined Vesara' style is best exemplified by the Kasi Vishveshvara temple. In which location was this temple built by the Later Chalukyas?

Question 10 of 20

The 'Devichandraguptam' play by Vishakhadatta gives information about which Gupta ruler?

Question 11 of 20

Which of the following ancient sites in Rajasthan was historically known as 'Madhyamika' and functioned as a significant center of cultural exchange from the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE?

Question 12 of 20

Which of the following definitions most accurately captures the structural essence of the Vesara style of architecture?

Question 13 of 20

Identify the correct match for the First Sangam: Chairman — Place

Question 14 of 20

Kampaharesvara temple is located at:

Question 15 of 20

The 'Samaraiccakaha', recognized as a significant piece of ancient Indian literature, is best classified as:

Question 16 of 20

What is the location of the main center of Ramanujacharya's sect in Rajasthan?

Question 17 of 20

Who established the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 1861?

Question 18 of 20

Based on the evolution of ancient Indian painting, what specific role did the 'fresco-secco' technique play in the survival and appearance of the Ajanta murals?

Question 19 of 20

In the first phase of the Tripartite Struggle, who among the following emerged victorious against Vatsaraja?

Question 20 of 20

Which of the following best describes the fundamental nature of religious expression during the early Vedic period?

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