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Gandhara Civilization MCQs (11–20)

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11.
Where was the Gandhara Civilization located?
Correct Answer: C. Between Indus and Jhelum
One-liner
The Gandhara Civilization was located between the Indus and Jhelum rivers, in the region that now encompasses northern Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan.
12.
Past Paper MCQ
Taxila is near which city?
Correct Answer: B. Islamabad
One-liner
Taxila is near Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan.
13.
The vale of Peshawar was the center of the ancient Kingdom of
Correct Answer: A. Gandhara
One-liner
The vale of Peshawar was the center of the ancient Kingdom of Gandhara.
14.
In Northern Kingdom, Gandhara Kingdom developed around
Correct Answer: B. BC 4th Century
One-liner
In the Northern Kingdom, the Gandhara Kingdom developed around BC 4th Century.
15.
The most ancient city in South Asia is ?
Correct Answer: D. Peshawar
One-liner
The most ancient city in South Asia is Peshawar, which has been continuously inhabited for over 2,500 years.
16.
Which of the following cities of Pakistan is famous due to stupas?
Correct Answer: B. Swat
One-liner
The city of Swat in Pakistan is famous for its ancient Buddhist stupas, reflecting the region's rich Gandhara heritage.
17.
Gandhara civilization is in _?
Correct Answer: C. Pakistan
One-liner
The Gandhara civilization was located in present-day Pakistan, with its heartland in the Peshawar Valley and Taxila region.
18.
Which famous ancient trade route passed through the region of modern-day Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B. The Silk Road
One-liner
The famous ancient trade route that passed through modern-day Pakistan was the Silk Road.
19.
What is the Fasting Buddha statue made from?
Correct Answer: C. Stone
One-liner
The Fasting Buddha statue is made from stone.
20.
Kushan Tribe was settled in ?
Correct Answer: A. North West China
One-liner
The Kushan tribe originally settled in North West China before migrating westward to establish their vast empire.

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