Madhya Pradesh Assistant Professor (SET) Recruitment Exam – 25-11-2025
History Questions and Answers

1. Regarding the treaty between Chandragupta and Seleucus in 303 BCE, which statement is controversial?
   (a) Seleucus ceded his large territory to Chandragupta
   (b) Chandragupta gave 500 elephants to Seleucus as a gift
   (c) Megasthenes, a Greek envoy, was sent to the Mauryan court
   (d) Seleucus married his daughter to Chandragupta
   Answer: (d) Seleucus married his daughter to Chandragupta

2. At which site do we find a series of special fire pits and arrangements for ritual bathing?
   (a) Mohenjo-Daro
   (b) Harappa
   (c) Kalibangan
   (d) Lothal
   Answer: (c) Kalibangan

3. Which tradition is most important in determining the birth and death dates of Lord Buddha?
   (a) Sinhalese tradition – Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa
   (b) Chinese tradition – Canton records
   (c) Indian Buddhist tradition – Avadan literature
   (d) Tibetan tradition – Historian Taranatha
   Answer: (a) Sinhalese tradition – Mahavamsa and Dipavamsa

4. Which of the following ancient cities is NOT associated with Gautama Buddha’s life?
   (a) Champa
   (b) Saket
   (c) Pataliputra
   (d) Kosambi
   Answer: (c) Pataliputra

5. At which Harappan sites have horse remains been found?
   (a) Surkotada, Kalibangan, and Dholavira
   (b) Kalibangan, Manda, and Surkotada
   (c) Surkotada, Dholavira, and Manda
   (d) Surkotada and Kalibangan
   Answer: (d) Surkotada and Kalibangan