Airforce Practice Set English Language MCQ Questions.

Q. The Great Bath has been found at which Indus Valley site?

(A) Harappa
(B) Mohenjo-daro
(C) Lothal
(D) Kalibangan

✅ Correct Answer: (B) Mohenjo-daro

Explanation: The Great Bath, used for ritual bathing, was discovered at Mohenjo-daro, one of the main centers of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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Q. Who was the founder of the Mauryan dynasty?

(A) Ashoka
(B) Bindusara
(C) Chandragupta Maurya
(D) Bimbisara

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✅ Correct Answer: (C) Chandragupta Maurya

Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya established the Mauryan dynasty in 321 BCE with the guidance of Chanakya.

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Q. Ashoka was the son of which Mauryan ruler?

(A) Bindusara
(B) Chandragupta Maurya
(C) Dasharatha Maurya
(D) Kunal

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✅ Correct Answer: (A) Bindusara

Explanation: Ashoka, the most famous Mauryan emperor, was the son of Bindusara and the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya.

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Q. Which was the capital city of Magadha under Bimbisara?

(A) Rajagriha
(B) Pataliputra
(C) Vaishali
(D) Ujjain

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✅ Correct Answer: (A) Rajagriha

Explanation: During Bimbisara’s reign, Rajagriha (modern Rajgir) was the capital of Magadha before it was later shifted to Pataliputra.

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Q. Which ancient text describes the duties of the four varnas?

(A) Rigveda
(B) Manusmriti
(C) Arthashastra
(D) Ramayana

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✅ Correct Answer: (B) Manusmriti

Explanation: The Manusmriti is an ancient legal text that outlines the duties and responsibilities of the four varnas and stages of life.

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Q. Who was known as the 'Lion of Magadha'?

(A) Ajatashatru
(B) Bimbisara
(C) Chandragupta Maurya
(D) Ashoka

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✅ Correct Answer: (A) Ajatashatru

Explanation: Ajatashatru, the son of Bimbisara, was called the 'Lion of Magadha' for his military conquests and political strength.

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Q. The Gupta period is often called the?

(A) Golden Age of India
(B) Silver Age of India
(C) Iron Age of India
(D) Bronze Age of India

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✅ Correct Answer: (A) Golden Age of India

Explanation: The Gupta period (4th to 6th century CE) is called the 'Golden Age of India' due to great advancements in art, science, and literature.

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Q. Which was the main occupation of the people of the Indus Valley Civilization?

(A) Hunting
(B) Agriculture
(C) Fishing
(D) Metalwork

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✅ Correct Answer: (B) Agriculture

Explanation: Agriculture was the main occupation of the Indus Valley people, supplemented by trade and handicrafts.

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Q. The Vedas were composed in which language?

(A) Prakrit
(B) Sanskrit
(C) Pali
(D) Magadhi

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✅ Correct Answer: (B) Sanskrit

Explanation: The Vedas were composed in Vedic Sanskrit, one of the oldest known languages in the world.

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Q. Which ancient university was famous for Buddhist studies?

(A) Takshashila
(B) Nalanda
(C) Ujjain
(D) Vikramshila

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✅ Correct Answer: (B) Nalanda

Explanation: Nalanda University in Bihar was a major center for Buddhist learning during ancient India.

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