APPSC

Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire? Chandragupta Maurya Ashoka the Great Bindusara Samudragupta During which period did the Mauryan Empire exist? 6th century BC 3rd century BC 2nd century AD 5th century AD What was the capital of the Mauryan Empire? Pataliputra Taxila Ujjain Vaishali Who was the famous Mauryan emperor who embraced Buddhism and spread it across the empire? Chandragupta Maurya Bindusara Ashoka the Great Kanishka Which battle marked the beginning of the Mauryan Empire's expansion under Chandragupta Maurya? Battle of Kalinga Battle of Hydaspes Battle of Panipat Battle of Plassey Which ancient Greek ambassador wrote an account of his visit to the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya? Herodotus Megasthenes A...

When did the Kalinga Empire flourish? 3rd century BC to 1st century AD 5th century AD to 8th century AD 10th century AD to 12th century AD 15th century AD to 17th century AD Who was the founder of the Kalinga Empire? Kharavela Ashoka Raja Raja Chola Samudragupta Which ancient Indian text provides information about the Kalinga Empire? Arthashastra Ramayana Mahabharata Periplus of the Erythraean Sea Which city served as the capital of the Kalinga Empire? Kalinganagara Pataliputra Kushinagar Hastinapura What was the primary religion followed by the people of the Kalinga Empire? Hinduism Buddhism Jainism Islam Which emperor of the Maurya dynasty invaded the Kalinga Empire? Ashoka Chandragupta Maurya Bindusara Samudragupta What was th...

Who was the founder of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty? Dantidurga Govinda III Krishna III Amoghavarsha I Which kingdom did the Rashtrakutas overthrow to establish their rule? Pallava Kingdom Chalukya Kingdom Gupta Empire Maurya Empire Under which ruler did the Rashtrakutas reach the peak of their power? Indra III Dhruva Dharavarsha Amoghavarsha I Krishna III Which famous poet was a patron of the Rashtrakuta king Amoghavarsha I? Kalidasa Valmiki Bhavabhuti Pampa What was the capital city of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty? Hampi Badami Ellora Malkhed Which religion did the Rashtrakutas predominantly follow? Hinduism Buddhism Jainism Islam Who built the famous rock-cut Kailasa Temple at Ellora ? Amoghavarsha I Dantidurga ...

 Questions Gautamiputra Satakarni was a prominent ruler of which ancient Indian dynasty? a) Maurya b) Gupta c) Satavahana d) Kushan Gautamiputra Satakarni belonged to which dynasty's branch of the Satavahana Empire ? a) Eastern Satavahana b) Western Satavahana c) Southern Satavahana d) Northern Satavahana Gautamiputra Satakarni is known for his military exploits. Which region did he extensively conquer during his reign? a) Central India b) Southern India c) Northern India d) Western India Under the rule of Gautamiputra Satakarni, the Satavahana Empire reached its zenith in terms of: a) Territorial expansion b) Economic prosperity c) Cultural achievements d) All of the above Gautamiputra Satakarni is also referred to as: a) The Great Ashoka b) The Warrior King c) The Philosopher Emperor d) The Lion of Satavahana Gautamiputra Satakarni patronized which ancient Indian language and its literature? a) Sanskrit b) Prakrit c) Tamil d) Pali Which famous Satavahana king preceded Gautamiputr...

Which ancient civilization is associated with the region of Andhra Pradesh? Indus Valley Civilization Kalinga Empire Satavahana Empire Mauryan Empire What is the name of the famous Buddhist site in Andhra Pradesh known for its magnificent stupa? Amaravati Sanchi Ellora Taxila Which dynasty ruled over Andhra Pradesh from the 4th century BCE to the 3rd century CE? Pallava dynasty Chola dynasty Satavahana dynasty Rashtrakuta dynasty Which city in Andhra Pradesh was a major center of learning and culture during the reign of the Satavahanas? Amaravati Kanchipuram Ujjain Warangal The famous temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, situated in the hills of Andhra Pradesh, is called: Tirupati Srisailam Lepakshi Srikalahasti The dynasty that succeeded ...

Social and Cultural History of Andhra Pradesh Pre-Historic Cultures Ancient civilizations and cultures in Andhra Pradesh Archaeological findings and evidence Lifestyle and socio-economic conditions of pre-historic communities Artifacts, tools, and technologies used by early inhabitants The Satavahanas Socio-economic conditions during the Satavahana period Religious beliefs and practices Literary contributions and patronage Architectural styles and structures from the Satavahana era The Ikshvakus Socio-economic and religious conditions during the Ikshvaku dynasty Literature and artistic achievements Influence of Ikshvaku rulers on the region Architectural marvels and cultural legacy of the Ikshvakus The Vishnukundins Society and social structure under the Vishnukundin dynasty Religious practices and beliefs Contributions to Telugu literature Art and architectural accomplishments of the Vishnukundins The Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi Socio-cultural aspects of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty Re...

Questions The Vedic Age in India is associated with the composition of which ancient texts? a) Upanishads b) Vedas c) Ramayana d) Mahabharata Which Veda is considered the oldest and most important among the four Vedas? a) Rigveda b) Samaveda c) Yajurveda d) Atharvaveda The Vedic civilization was primarily centered around which region of the Indian subcontinent ? a) Gangetic plains b) Deccan Plateau c) Himalayan region d) Thar Desert What was the primary occupation of the Vedic people? a) Agriculture b) Fishing c) Trading d) Herding cattle Who were the religious and social leaders in the Vedic society? a) Rishis b) Brahmins c) Kshatriyas d) Vaishyas Which deity was considered the most important and revered in the early Vedic period? a) Agni b) Indra c) Varuna d) Vishnu The Vedic society was divided into four social classes known as: a) Varnas b) Jatis c) Ashramas d) Gotras Which river was considered sacred in the Vedic literature? a) Ganges River b) Indus River c) Yamuna River d) Sarasw...

Questions Where was the Indus Valley Civilization primarily located? a) India b) Pakistan c) Nepal d) Sri Lanka Which river was the lifeline of the Indus Valley Civilization? a) Ganges River b) Indus River c) Yamuna River d) Brahmaputra River What is the modern-day name for the ancient city of Mohenjo-Daro ? a) Harappa b) Lothal c) Taxila d) None of the above What was the main occupation of the people in the Indus Valley Civilization? a) Agriculture b) Fishing c) Trading d) Hunting Which script was used by the Indus Valley Civilization? a) Brahmi script b) Sanskrit script c) Pictographic script d) Devanagari script Which animal was not represented in the art of the Indus Valley Civilization? a) Bull b) Elephant c) Lion d) Horse Which of the following was a prominent Indus Valley Civilization site in present-day Pakistan? a) Mohenjo-Daro b) Harappa c) Kalibangan d) Dholavira What evidence suggests that the Indus Valley Civilization had a well-planned urban layout? a) Grid-based street s...

Questions Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees fundamental rights to its citizens? a) Article 14 b) Article 21 c) Article 32 d) Article 44 Which fundamental right guarantees equality before the law? a) Right to equality b) Right to freedom of speech and expression c) Right to life and personal liberty d) Right against exploitation Which fundamental right prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth? a) Right to equality b) Right to freedom of religion c) Right against exploitation d) Right to constitutional remedies Which fundamental right guarantees protection against arrest and detention in certain cases? a) Right to life and personal liberty b) Right to freedom of speech and expression c) Right against exploitation d) Right to protection from arrest and detention Which fundamental right protects the right to practice any religion? a) Right to equality b) Right to freedom of religion c) Right against exploitation d) Right to ...