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What is the ancient Indian scripture Rigveda primarily composed of?
A) Historical events
B) Laws and social norms
C) Hymns and religious texts
D) Royal genealogies
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Which river was central to the development of the Indus Valley Civilization?
A) Ganges
B) Yamuna
C) Indus
D) Brahmaputra
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Who was the founder of the Mauryan Empire?
A) Ashoka
B) Chandragupta Maurya
C) Harsha
D) Kanishka
The ancient Indian text 'Arthashastra' is associated with which field?
A) Philosophy
B) Economics and statecraft
C) Medicine
D) Astronomy
What is the ancient Indian practice of 'Sati' associated with?
A) Meditation
B) Widow burning
C) Martial arts
D) Agricultural rituals
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Which ancient Indian city is known for its detailed urban planning and advanced architecture?
A) Varanasi
B) Harappa
C) Babylon
D) Alexandria
The ancient Indian epic 'Mahabharata' is primarily about what?
A) A pilgrimage
B) The life of Buddha
C) A great war
D) Creation stories
Ayurveda, an ancient Indian system, is related to which field?
A) Mathematics
B) Medicine
C) Music
D) Astrology
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The Gupta Empire is considered a golden age of Indian culture because of its advancements in what?
A) Military technology
B) Trade with Rome
C) Literature, art, and science
D) Political administration
'Bhagavad Gita,' a 700-verse Hindu scripture, is part of which larger work?
A) Ramayana
B) Upanishads
C) Vedas
D) Mahabharata
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In ancient India, the caste system was associated with which religion?
A) Buddhism
B) Hinduism
C) Jainism
D) Sikhism
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Which ancient Indian ruler is known for spreading Buddhism across Asia?
A) Chandragupta II
B) Harshavardhana
C) Ashoka
The ancient Indian game Chaturanga is considered the precursor to what modern game?
A) Chess
B) Checkers
C) Ludo
D) Snakes and Ladders
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Which ancient Indian language is the oldest and most sacred in Hinduism?
A) Hindi
B) Sanskrit
C) Tamil
D) Pali
What is thought to have been the primary purpose of the Iron Pillar of Delhi during ancient times?
A) A sundial
B) A victory monument
C) An astronomical instrument
D) A Maypole
The ancient Indian text 'Kamasutra' is primarily about what?
A) Martial arts
B) Love and relationships
C) Political governance
D) Spiritual practices
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Nalanda, an ancient center of higher learning in India, was renowned for studying what subjects?
A) Only religious texts
B) Medicine and mathematics
C) A wide range of subjects, including philosophy, medicine, and law
D) Primarily military tactics
Which empire in ancient India was known for its naval strength?
A) Gupta Empire
B) Mauryan Empire
C) Chola Empire
D) Mughal Empire
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What is the significance of the 'Rock Edicts of Ashoka'?
A) They depict Ashoka's military victories
B) They outline the principles of Ashoka's governance and his embrace of Buddhism
C) They are ancient maps of the Mauryan Empire
D) They record the genealogy of the Mauryan kings
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The Ajanta Caves are famous for their what?
A) Underground city
B) Hot springs
C) Paintings and sculptures
D) Royal palaces
