List of top Museology Questions on Ancient History

Which are the correct statements regarding Ashokan Pillars? \[ \text{A. Elephant Capital at Sankisa} \] \[ \text{B. Horse Capital at Rummindei as mentioned by Huen Sang} \] \[ \text{C. Ashok Inscription at Kausambi Pillar} \] \[ \text{D. Bull Capital at Rampurva} \] \[ \text{E. Chakra Capital at Basarh-Bakhira, Vaishali} \]

Arrange the following Medieval Structures in chronological order: \[ \text{A. Humayun Tomb, New Delhi} \] \[ \text{B. Moti Masjid, Red Fort, Delhi} \] \[ \text{C. Jaunpur Jama Mosque, Jaunpur} \] \[ \text{D. Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, Delhi} \] \[ \text{E. Fatehpur Sikri} \]

Arrange the following literary works in chronological order: \[ \text{A. Brahmanas} \] \[ \text{B. Rigveda} \] \[ \text{C. Panchatantra} \] \[ \text{D. Kautilya-Arthashastra} \] \[ \text{E. Upanishads} \] Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Arrange the following metal objects in chronological order: \[ \text{A. Bronze Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro} \] \[ \text{B. Copper Beads of Mehrgarh} \] \[ \text{C. Bronze Nataraja Statue of Chola} \] \[ \text{D. Iron Beams of Konark Sun Temple} \] \[ \text{E. Iron Pillar of Delhi} \]

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). \[ \text{Assertion (A): Sarnath Pillar is considered the Greatest Ashokan Pillar.} \] \[ \text{Reason (R): All parts of Sarnath Pillar are ideal examples of Stone-Pillar.} \] In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Which type of stone has been used for construction of Ashokan Pillars?

Which of the following is the complete large piece of metal sculpture surviving from the Gupta period of Indian History?

When was the first ‘Gutenberg Bible' printed?

Who deciphered the ‘Brahmi' script?

Who constructed ‘Jama Masjid' at Jaunpur in 1470 CE?

What is the popular name of the ‘Ghias Beg Tomb' of Agra?

Which city of India is popularly known as the ‘Hermit Kingdom'?

Study of development of script is called:

Which of the following are considered intangible cultural heritage?
(A) Rituals
(B) Songs
(C) Dances
(D) Paintings

Where is the unique honeycomb structure known as ‘Hawa Mahal’ situated?

What is the style of Laxman Temple at Khajuraho?

Lakulish sect is related to:

Arrange the following from earlier to later.
(A) Paleolithic
(B) Chalcolithic
(C) Neolithic
(D) Early historic

Arrange the following dynasties in chronological order.
(A) Sishunaga
(B) Nanda
(C) Maurya
(D) Haryanka

Cave architecture is imitation of:

Arrange the following dynasties from earlier to later.
A. Khilji
B. Lodhi
C. Tughlaq
D. Slave