NCERT Class 6 History MCQs

Which period is characterized by the use of polished stone tools?

• Palaeolithic period

• Mesolithic period

• Neolithic period

• Chalcolithic period

The Great Bath was found at which Harappan site?

• Harappa

• Lothal

• Mohenjo-Daro

• Kalibangan

Which of the following Vedas is the oldest?

• Sama Veda

• Yajur Veda

• Atharva Veda

• Rig Veda

The first great empire in ancient India was the:

• Gupta Empire

• Mauryan Empire

• Chola Empire

• Kushan Empire

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

• Mahavira

• Gautama Buddha

• Ashoka

• Vardhamana

What was the main occupation of people in the Palaeolithic period?

• Agriculture

• Trading

• Hunting and gathering

• Craftsmanship

The city of Ujjain was an important centre during the rule of which empire?

• Mauryan Empire

• Gupta Empire

• Chola Empire

• Kushan Empire

Which of the following statements about the Harappan civilization is true?

• They used iron tools extensively.

• Their cities had a well-planned drainage system.

• They primarily worshipped Vishnu.

• They primarily built large temples for worship.

The term 'Janapada' literally means:

• Land of rivers

• Foot-hold of a tribe

• Great kingdom

• Forest dwelling

The Buddhist text 'Jataka tales' are stories about:

• The life of Mahavira

• Previous births of the Buddha

• Rules for Buddhist monks and nuns

• Stories of Mauryan emperors