40 Indian History Quiz -1 : For All CompetitiveExams.

Test your knowledge of Indian history with this engaging quiz! From the Paleolithic Age to the rise of the Mauryan Empire, these 40 questions cover essential historical events, periods, and dynasties. Whether you're preparing for a competitive exam or simply brushing up on your general knowledge, this quiz is designed to challenge and enhance your understanding of India's rich and diverse past. Let’s dive into the ancient civilizations, the rise and fall of empires, and the birth of religions that have shaped India’s history.

1. Question: What is the time period of the Paleolithic Age?

   Answer: Early period to 8000 B.C.

2. Question: When did the Mesolithic Age occur?

   Answer: 8000 B.C. to 4000 B.C.

3. Question: What is the duration of the Neolithic Age?

   Answer: 4000 B.C. to 2500 B.C.

4. Question: When did the Indus Valley Civilization exist?

   Answer: 2500 B.C. to 1500 B.C.

5. Question: What is the time period of the Rig Vedic Age?

   Answer: 1500 B.C. to 1000 B.C.

6. Question: When did the Later Vedic Age occur?

   Answer: 1000 B.C. to 600 B.C.

7. Question: What is the time period of Ancient India?

   Answer: 600 B.C. to 712 A.D.

8. Question: When did Medieval India begin?

   Answer: 712 A.D.

9. Question: What is the time period of Modern India?

   Answer: 1858 A.D. to 15 August 1947 A.D.

10. Question: During which period did the Mahajanapadas exist?

    Answer: 6th Century B.C.

11. Question: When did the Magadha Empire exist?

    Answer: 600 B.C. to 300 B.C.

12. Question: What was the time period of the Mauryan Empire?

    Answer: 323 B.C. to 184 B.C.

13. Question: When did the Gupta Empire exist?

    Answer: 319 A.D. to 550 A.D.

14. Question: Who ruled during the Harsha Vardhana period?

    Answer: Harsha Vardhana (600 A.D. to 647 A.D.)

15. Question: What is the time period of the Pre-Medieval Era?

    Answer: 8th to 13th Century

16. Question: When did the Post-Medieval Era occur?

    Answer: 13th to 18th Century

17. Question: Which ruling dynasties were prominent in the North India during the Pre-Medieval Era?

    Answer: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal, Chauhan

18. Question: Which ruling dynasties were prominent in the Deccan region during the Pre-Medieval Era?

    Answer: Vijayanagar

19. **Question:** Name two dynasties that ruled South India during the Pre-Medieval Era.

    **Answer:** Cheras, Pandyas, Cholas, Pallava

20. **Question:** Which dynasties ruled North India during the Post-Medieval Era?

    **Answer:** Rajputs, Palas, Pratiharas

21. Question: What is the time period of the Paleolithic Age?

 Answer: Early period to 8000 B.C.

22. Question: In which period did humans start using agriculture and animal domestication in India?

 Answer: 6000 B.C.

23. Question: When did the Harappan Civilization exist according to Radiocarbon dating?

 Answer: 2500–1750 B.C.

24. Question: Who was the ruler during the invasion of India by Alexander?

 Answer: Darius-I (516 B.C.)

25. Question: In which year did Buddha attain Nirvana?

 Answer: 483 B.C.

26. Question: What is the duration of the Neolithic Age?

 Answer: 4000 B.C. to 2500 B.C.

27. Question: What event occurred in 950 B.C. related to Indian history?

 Answer: Mahabharata (Kurukshetra War)

28. Question: Who founded the Haryanka Dynasty and when?

 Answer: Bimbisara, Ajatashatru, and Udayin, 544–412 B.C.

29. Question: When was the Second Buddhist Council held and where?

 Answer: 383 B.C., Vaishali

30. Question: In which year did Ashoka become a follower of Buddhism?

 Answer: 257 B.C.

31. Question: Who was born in 540 B.C. and is considered the real founder of Jainism?

 Answer: Mahavira

32. Question: When did the Nanda Dynasty come to power in Magadha?

 Answer: 362 B.C.

33. Question: What was the result of the 305 B.C. conflict between Seleucus and Chandragupta Maurya?

 Answer: Chandragupta Maurya defeated Seleucus.

34. Question: What significant event happened in 273 B.C. related to Ashoka?

 Answer: Ashoka became king.

35. Question: When did the Conquest of Kalinga take place under Ashoka?

 Answer: 261 B.C.

36. Question: What is the earliest evidence of agriculture in India?

 Answer: 6000 B.C., at Mehargarh and Burzahom

37. Question: What was the time period of the later Vedic period in India?

 Answer: 1000 B.C.

38. Question: When was the Third Buddhist Conference held?

 Answer: 251 B.C.

39. Question: When was the Mauryan Empire established?

 Answer: After Chandragupta's ascension in 321 B.C.

40. Question: When was the establishment of the Satvahanas?

 Answer: 230 B.C.