Buildings, Paintings and Books MCQs
Buildings, Paintings and Books – MCQs
Class: CBSE Class 6
Subject: Social Science – History
Section: Our Pasts – I
Topic: Buildings, Paintings and Books
Board: CBSE Board Examination
Subject: Social Science – History
Section: Our Pasts – I
Topic: Buildings, Paintings and Books
Board: CBSE Board Examination
1. Stupas were built to preserve:
Answer: B. Relics of Buddha
Explanation: Stupas are dome-shaped structures where sacred remains of Buddha and monks were kept.
Explanation: Stupas are dome-shaped structures where sacred remains of Buddha and monks were kept.
2. The Great Stupa at Sanchi was built by:
Answer: B – Emperor Ashoka promoted Buddhism and built stupas.
3. Buddhist monasteries were called:
Answer: A – Monks lived and studied here.
4. Rock-cut caves are found at:
Answer: D
Explanation: These caves were used as monasteries and prayer halls.
Explanation: These caves were used as monasteries and prayer halls.
5. Ajanta caves are famous for:
Answer: B – Wall paintings showing Buddha’s life.
6. Paintings in caves were made using:
Answer: A – Colors from plants & minerals.
7. Temples were built for:
Answer: B – Religious worship.
8. Garbhagriha means:
Answer: B
9. Shikhara is:
Answer: A
10. Early books were written on:
Answer: B
11. Manuscripts mean:
Answer: B
12. Ink was made from:
Answer: D
13. Jataka tales relate to:
Answer: A
14. Ramayana was written by:
Answer: A
15. Mahabharata was composed by:
Answer: B
16. Puranas contain:
Answer: D
17. Sanskrit texts were written by:
Answer: A
18. Tamil Sangam literature belongs to:
Answer: B
19. Temples also served as:
Answer: D
20. Buildings & books help historians know about:
Answer: D
Explanation: Architecture, art, and literature reveal beliefs, lifestyles, and achievements of ancient people.
Explanation: Architecture, art, and literature reveal beliefs, lifestyles, and achievements of ancient people.