Ancient Indian History MCQ Quiz – Sources of Indian History
Introduction : Welcome to this comprehensive multiple-choice quiz on Ancient Indian History, focusing on the major sources of historical information about India’s rich past. The quiz covers a wide range of topics, including the nomenclature of India, inscriptions, numismatics, archaeological findings, and literary sources like the Vedas, Upanishads, and Smritis. Test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of the diverse sources that have contributed to our understanding of India's ancient history. 1. What is the name of India derived from? a) River Ganga b) River Indus c) River Yamuna d) River Saraswati Answer: b) River Indus 2. Who conquered the area around the Indus and changed 'Sindhu' to 'Hindu'? a) Alexander the Great b) Chandragupta Maurya c) Darius-I d) Ashoka Answer: c) Darius-I 3. Which of the following is not an ancient name for India? a) Bharat b) Hindustan c) Jambudweep d) Aryavarta Answer: d) Aryavarta 4. Which