IBPS PO General Awareness: Ancient Indian History questions with solutions

Q1. The territory of Porus, who offered strong resistance to Alexander, was situated between the rivers of

1. Sutlej and Beas
2. Jhelum and Chenab
3. Ravi and Chenab
4. Ganga and Yamuna

Answer: Jhelum and Chenab

Porus ruled the territory between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers. This was the region where he resisted Alexander during the Battle of the Hydaspes.

Q2. Tripitakas are sacred books of

1. Buddhists
2. Hindus
3. Jains
4. None of the above

Answer: Buddhists

The Tripitakas are the sacred scriptures of Buddhism. They are traditionally known as the 'Three Baskets' and contain rules, teachings, and philosophical discussions.

Q3. The trident-shaped symbol of Buddhism does not represent

1. Nirvana
2. Sangha
3. Buddha
4. Dhamma

Answer: Nirvana

The trident-shaped symbol of Buddhism represents the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha. Nirvana is a spiritual state or goal in Buddhism, not one of the three represented parts.