Prelims Marathon – Ancient History – December – 18th – 2022
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We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below.

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Question No. 1
Consider the following:
1. Complex rituals of later vedic period
2. High philosophical nature of Upanishads
3. Sacrificial ceremonies were expensive
Which of the above mentioned is/are causes of rise of Jainism and Buddhism in India?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Question No. 2
Which of the following statement is/are correct with respect to Jainism and Buddhism in India?
1. Both the releigion originated from Kshatriyas.
2. Merchant class did not extended any support to these new religions.
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Question No. 3
Which of the following forms the triratnas of Jainism?
1. Ahimsa
2. Right Knowledge
3. Right Conduct
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Question No. 4
First Jainism Council held at which of the following location?
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Question No. 5
Consider the following pairs:
           Buddhist Council                     Location
1. Second Buddhist Council        Rajagraha
2. Third Buddhist Council            Pataliputra
3. Fourth Buddhist Council       Kashmir
4. First Buddhist Council            Vaisali
How many of the pairs above is/are correctly matched?
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Question No. 6
Which one of the following kingdom was situated on the banks of the river Yamuna, and its capital was Kausambi near modern Allahabad?
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Question No. 7
Who among the following assumed the title “ekarat” in Ancient India?
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Question No. 8
Which of the following is/are the reason of Magadha becoming the most important Mahajanpada in about two hundred years?
1. Many rivers such as Ganga and Son flowed through Magadha.
2. Parts of Magadha were forested.
3. There were iron ore mines in the region.
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Question No. 9
With reference to fourth century B.C. Alexander of Macedonia used which among the following pass to enter India?
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Question No. 10
Consider the following statements:
1. Cyprus, the Archaemadian ruler of Iran was contemporary to Bindusara.
2. Darius – I conquered Indus valley as a whole & annexed Punjab & Sindh.
3. Darius – I employed Indian infantry & cavalry in the war against Greece.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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