Ancient History Objective Type Questions and Answers - 2

Question: 6

The story of the transformation of a dance girl into a Buddhist nun is narrated in

(A) Silappadikaram

(B) Tolkappiyam

(C) Paripadal

(D) Manimekhalai

Question: 7

Who of the following has been compared to Parashuram in the Puranas?

(A) Kharavela

(B) Mahapadma Nanda

(C) Pushyamitra Sunga

(D) Gautamiputra Satakarni

Question: 8

Who among the following discovered the Monsoon?

(A) Herodotus

(B) Ptotemy

(C) Hippalus

(D) Homer

Question: 9

The Indian king who opposed Alexander was

(A) Ambhi

(B) Chandragupta Maurya

(C) Dhanananda

(D) Porus

Question: 10

Which one of the following sites is famous for prehistoric paintings?

(A) Amrawati

(B) Ajanta

(C) Bagh

(D) Bhimbetka