Druhyu Dynasties MCQ Questions and Answers
1. Who was the founder of the Druhyu Dynasty?
A) Turvasu
B) Yadu
C) Druhyu
D) Puru
Answer: Druhyu
2. The Druhyus are mentioned in which ancient Indian text?
A) Mahabharata
B) Ramayana
C) Rigveda
D) Atharvaveda
Answer: Rigveda
3. The Druhyu Dynasty was one of the five main lineages of which ancient king?
A) Manu
B) Yayati
C) Nahusha
D) Amavasu
Answer: Yayati
4. The Druhyu Dynasty is believed to have ruled in which region?
A) Eastern India
B) Northwestern India
C) Southern India
D) Central India
Answer: Northwestern India
5. Which of the following dynasties were the contemporaries of the Druhyus?
A) Mauryas
B) Guptas
C) Yadus and Purus
D) Shungas
Answer: Yadus and Purus
6. According to Vedic tradition, the Druhyus were the descendants of which son of Yayati?
A) Anu
B) Puru
C) Turvasu
D) Druhyu
Answer: Druhyu
7. The Druhyus are sometimes associated with which later civilization?
A) Magadha
B) Gandhara
C) Kosala
D) Kalinga
Answer: Gandhara
8. The Druhyus were among the five early Aryan tribes known as the:
A) Pancha-Ratna
B) Pancha Jati (Five Tribes)
C) Sapta Sindhu
D) Navaratna
Answer: Pancha Jati (Five Tribes)
9. Which river region is often linked with the Druhyu settlements?
A) Ganga
B) Yamuna
C) Sarasvati and Sindhu
D) Narmada
Answer: Sarasvati and Sindhu
10. The Druhyus are believed to have migrated towards which direction after conflicts with other tribes?
A) South
B) East
C) West
D) North
Answer: West
11. The Druhyus are sometimes credited as early settlers beyond which famous mountain range?
A) Aravalli
B) Hindu Kush
C) Vindhya
D) Satpura
Answer: Hindu Kush
12. In Vedic literature, the Druhyus were often portrayed as:
A) Kings of Magadha
B) Scholars of the Vedas
C) Rivals of the Bharatas and Purus
D) Friends of the Yadavas
Answer: Rivals of the Bharatas and Purus
13. The Druhyus’ decline began due to wars with which tribe?
A) Bharatas
B) Turvasus
C) Anavas
D) Panchalas
Answer: Bharatas
14. Which later Indo-Aryan group may have originated from the Druhyus according to some historians?
A) Mauryas
B) Guptas
C) Gandharas
D) Kambojas
Answer: Gandharas
15. Druhyu’s father Yayati belonged to which ancient lineage?
A) Lunar (Chandravanshi)
B) Solar (Suryavanshi)
C) Agnivanshi
D) Nagavanshi
Answer: Lunar (Chandravanshi)
16. The Druhyus were known to have engaged in early conflicts for control over which resource?
A) Forest land
B) Rivers and Pastures
C) Mines
D) Trade routes
Answer: Rivers and Pastures
17. The Druhyu Dynasty played an important role during which Vedic period?
A) Late Vedic
B) Early Vedic
C) Post-Vedic
D) Epic Age
Answer: Early Vedic
18. The term “Druhyu” in Sanskrit is often associated with:
A) Kingly wisdom
B) Battle or hostilities
C) Agricultural prosperity
D) Trade
Answer: Battle or hostilities
19. The Druhyus are believed to have migrated to which part of ancient Central Asia?
A) Bactria
B) Afghanistan region
C) Persia
D) Mesopotamia
Answer: Afghanistan region
20. Which text describes the conflict between Druhyus and Bharatas?
A) Rigveda
B) Atharvaveda
C) Yajurveda
D) Sama Veda
Answer: Rigveda
21. Druhyu’s descendants established their rule primarily in:
A) Northwestern frontier areas
B) Gangetic plains
C) Deccan plateau
D) Eastern hills
Answer: Northwestern frontier areas
22. The Druhyus are sometimes said to be forefathers of which Indo-European group?
A) Iranian tribes
B) Hellenic tribes
C) Celtic tribes
D) Germanic tribes
Answer: Iranian tribes
23. The Druhyus’ main occupation was:
A) Agriculture
B) Pastoralism and warfare
C) Trade
D) Art and craft
Answer: Pastoralism and warfare
24. Druhyu was the ____ son of King Yayati.
A) Eldest
B) Youngest
C) Third
D) Second
Answer: Third
25. Which kingdom rose after the decline of Druhyu power in their region?
A) Kuru
B) Gandhara
C) Magadha
D) Kosala
Answer: Gandhara
26. Druhyus were part of the famous tribal confederacy known as the:
A) Five Aryan Tribes (Pancha Jana)
B) Sapta Sindhu League
C) Arya Sabha
D) Indo-Gangetic Alliance
Answer: Five Aryan Tribes (Pancha Jana)
27. The Rigveda records Druhyu kings being defeated by:
A) King Sudas of the Bharatas
B) King Divodasa
C) King Dasharatha
D) King Nahusha
Answer: King Sudas of the Bharatas
28. The Druhyus’ main rival tribes were the:
A) Turvasus and Yadus
B) Bharatas and Purus
C) Gandharas and Kambojas
D) Panchalas and Videhas
Answer: Bharatas and Purus
29. Druhyu’s descendants were believed to have established colonies beyond:
A) Ganga River
B) Indus River
C) Yamuna River
D) Sarasvati River
Answer: Indus River
30. The Druhyu lineage was part of which royal tradition?
A) Agnivansha
B) Suryavansha
C) Chandravansha
D) Nagavansha
Answer: Chandravansha
31. Druhyu’s name is directly mentioned in which Mandala of the Rigveda?
A) Seventh Mandala
B) Fifth Mandala
C) Ninth Mandala
D) First Mandala
Answer: Seventh Mandala
32. The Druhyu Dynasty’s capital was likely located near:
A) Sindhu River basin
B) Yamuna River
C) Godavari River
D) Ganga River
Answer: Sindhu River basin
33. The Druhyus were sometimes described as:
A) Aggressive and expansionist
B) Peace-loving and spiritual
C) Isolated and secretive
D) Mercantile and diplomatic
Answer: Aggressive and expansionist
34. After their migration, Druhyus contributed to the formation of:
A) Early Iranian tribes
B) Indo-Greek kingdoms
C) Kushan Empire
D) Mauryan Empire
Answer: Early Iranian tribes
35. In the Rigveda, Druhyus are grouped with which tribe in several hymns?
A) Anus
B) Bharatas
C) Kurus
D) Panchalas
Answer: Anus
36. The Druhyus’ migration westward is often linked with the spread of which cultural group?
A) Greeks
B) Celts
C) Indo-Iranians
D) Huns
Answer: Indo-Iranians
37. The Druhyus were said to have ruled before the rise of which kingdom?
A) Kuru Kingdom
B) Magadha
C) Avanti
D) Kosala
Answer: Kuru Kingdom
38. Druhyu’s father Yayati was married to:
A) Sharmishtha
B) Devayani
C) Gandhari
D) Sudeshna
Answer: Devayani
39. The Druhyus’ expulsion from the Sapta Sindhu region was due to:
A) Natural disaster
B) Epidemic
C) Military defeat
D) Trade crisis
Answer: Military defeat
40. The Druhyus are believed to be ancestors of which western Vedic tribe?
A) Matsya
B) Gandhara
C) Kuru
D) Panchala
Answer: Gandhara
41. The Druhyu kingdom was located near which ancient geographical region?
A) Punjab and Northwest Frontier
B) Eastern Ganga Plains
C) Vindhyan Hills
D) Coastal Gujarat
Answer: Punjab and Northwest Frontier
42. The Druhyus’ role in early Vedic history is mainly described as:
A) Cultural reformers
B) Warrior tribe
C) Agricultural developers
D) Temple builders
Answer: Warrior tribe
43. The Druhyus’ decline marks the rise of which Vedic tribe’s dominance?
A) Bharatas
B) Kurus
C) Panchalas
D) Turvasus
Answer: Bharatas
44. Druhyu’s descendants were known to have moved towards which modern country’s region?
A) Iran
B) Afghanistan
C) Pakistan
D) Nepal
Answer: Afghanistan
45. The Druhyus were known for their skill in:
A) Shipbuilding
B) Pottery
C) Chariot warfare
D) Astrology
Answer: Chariot warfare
46. The Rigvedic “Battle of Ten Kings” involved the Druhyus fighting against:
A) King Sudas of the Bharatas
B) King Divodasa
C) King Nahusha
D) King Yayati
Answer: King Sudas of the Bharatas
47. The Druhyus’ alliance in the Battle of Ten Kings included which tribe?
A) Kurus
B) Anus
C) Bharatas
D) Magadhas
Answer: Anus
48. The main cause of the Druhyu-Bharata war was:
A) Religion
B) Trade routes
C) Territorial expansion
D) Marriage alliance
Answer: Territorial expansion
49. Druhyu’s migration led to the spread of Aryan culture into which area?
A) South India
B) Central Asia
C) Tibet
D) East India
Answer: Central Asia
50. The Druhyus were the first among Yayati’s sons to:
A) Rule India
B) Migrate westward
C) Build temples
D) Engage in trade
Answer: Migrate westward
51. The Druhyus’ tribal conflicts contributed to which early cultural development?
A) Iron metallurgy
B) Formation of Vedic alliances
C) Writing system
D) Urban planning
Answer: Formation of Vedic alliances
52. The Druhyus were often compared with which non-Vedic tribe for their migration patterns?
A) Daityas
B) Dasyus
C) Nishadas
D) Rakshasas
Answer: Daityas
53. The Druhyus are sometimes considered early ancestors of which Indo-European language group?
A) Slavic
B) Iranian
C) Hellenic
D) Celtic
Answer: Iranian
54. The Druhyu rulers are believed to have used which kind of governance?
A) Tribal monarchy
B) Democracy
C) Oligarchy
D) Theocracy
Answer: Tribal monarchy
55. The Druhyus were a part of which larger cultural region?
A) Gangetic Plain
B) Sapta Sindhu
C) Deccan Plateau
D) Kuru-Kshetra
Answer: Sapta Sindhu
56. The Druhyus’ expulsion from India is symbolic of:
A) Indo-Aryan migrations westward
B) Rise of Buddhism
C) Fall of Harappa
D) Rise of Mauryas
Answer: Indo-Aryan migrations westward
57. Druhyu’s kingdom extended up to:
A) Northwestern borders of India
B) Southern Peninsula
C) Bengal coast
D) Himalayas
Answer: Northwestern borders of India
58. The Druhyus are mentioned as the enemies of which tribe in Rigvedic hymns?
A) Yadus
B) Bharatas
C) Anus
D) Turvasus
Answer: Bharatas
59. Druhyus’ tribal identity was defined primarily by their:
A) Artistic traditions
B) Warlike character
C) Maritime trade
D) Agriculture
Answer: Warlike character
60. The Druhyus are symbolically linked with which element in Vedic symbolism?
A) Fire
B) Wind and warfare
C) Water
D) Earth
Answer: Wind and warfare
61. The defeat of the Druhyus in the Ten Kings’ battle marked the supremacy of:
A) Turvasus
B) Bharatas
C) Yadavas
D) Gandharas
Answer: Bharatas
62. The Druhyus’ language was an early form of:
A) Vedic Sanskrit
B) Prakrit
C) Pali
D) Avestan
Answer: Vedic Sanskrit
63. The Druhyus’ migration led to cultural contacts with:
A) China
B) Iran and Afghanistan
C) Arabia
D) Greece
Answer: Iran and Afghanistan
64. Druhyu’s kingdom was likely situated near which river system?
A) Indus River
B) Ganga River
C) Narmada River
D) Godavari River
Answer: Indus River
65. Druhyu’s descendants contributed to early formations of which Indo-Aryan culture?
A) Gupta
B) Gandhara
C) Magadha
D) Kosala
Answer: Gandhara
66. The Druhyus’ political structure can be described as:
A) Clan-based monarchy
B) City-state system
C) Democratic republic
D) Priest-led state
Answer: Clan-based monarchy
67. Druhyus’ movement westward might have led to interaction with:
A) Dravidians
B) Proto-Iranians
C) Mongols
D) Scythians
Answer: Proto-Iranians
68. Which among these was not a son of Yayati?
A) Druhyu
B) Yadu
C) Bharata
D) Turvasu
Answer: Bharata
69. The Druhyus were often associated with which ritualistic practice?
A) Horse sacrifice (Ashvamedha)
B) Fire worship
C) Idol worship
D) Water offerings
Answer: Horse sacrifice (Ashvamedha)
70. The Druhyus’ defeat is a key event in which Vedic battle?
A) Kurukshetra
B) Dasarajna (Battle of Ten Kings)
C) Dashanana war
D) Anu-Kuru conflict
Answer: Dasarajna (Battle of Ten Kings)
71. Druhyu’s brothers included all except:
A) Anu
B) Turvasu
C) Bharata
D) Yadu
Answer: Bharata
72. The Druhyus are said to have been pushed out by:
A) Sudas
B) Divodasa
C) Nahusha
D) Yadu
Answer: Sudas
73. Druhyus’ influence is reflected in which ancient Indo-Iranian region?
A) Media
B) Bactria
C) Persia
D) Sogdia
Answer: Bactria
74. The Druhyus’ military strength was based on:
A) Infantry
B) Chariots and horsemen
C) Navy
D) Archers
Answer: Chariots and horsemen
75. Druhyus were opposed by which deity’s followers in the Rigvedic hymns?
A) Agni
B) Indra
C) Indra’s Bharata tribe
D) Soma priests
Answer: Indra’s Bharata tribe
76. Druhyu’s descendants possibly founded settlements near:
A) Bengal
B) Gandhara and Bactria
C) Deccan
D) Mithila
Answer: Gandhara and Bactria
77. The Druhyu Kingdom’s fall represents which major historical movement?
A) Iron Age start
B) Indo-Aryan westward expansion
C) Rise of Dravidians
D) Aryan southward migration
Answer: Indo-Aryan westward expansion
78. The Druhyus’ decline gave rise to:
A) Kuru and Gandhara kingdoms
B) Magadha Empire
C) Shunga dynasty
D) Mauryan Empire
Answer: Kuru and Gandhara kingdoms
79. The Druhyus’ name symbolically represents:
A) Peace
B) Conflict
C) Agriculture
D) Religion
Answer: Conflict
80. Druhyu was mentioned as Yayati’s son in which Purana?
A) Vishnu Purana
B) Agni Purana
C) Skanda Purana
D) Markandeya Purana
Answer: Vishnu Purana
81. The Druhyus had their early settlements in which modern country?
A) Pakistan
B) Nepal
C) Sri Lanka
D) Bangladesh
Answer: Pakistan
82. Druhyus’ main enemies in Rigveda were:
A) Bharatas
B) Gandharas
C) Yadavas
D) Kambojas
Answer: Bharatas
83. Druhyu’s father Yayati belonged to the line of:
A) Surya
B) Chandra
C) Agni
D) Varuna
Answer: Chandra
84. Druhyus’ main deity of worship was likely:
A) Agni
B) Soma
C) Indra
D) Varuna
Answer: Indra
85. Druhyus were often grouped with which tribe in battles?
A) Anus
B) Kurus
C) Panchalas
D) Yadavas
Answer: Anus
86. Druhyus’ migration is linked with the dispersal of which language family?
A) Dravidian
B) Indo-Iranian
C) Sino-Tibetan
D) Uralic
Answer: Indo-Iranian
87. Druhyus were known for their association with:
A) Literature
B) Trade
C) War and expansion
D) Religious rituals
Answer: War and expansion
88. The Druhyu kingdom was part of which ancient confederation?
A) Pancha Jana (Five Tribes)
B) Seven Clans
C) Arya Sabha
D) Dasarajna League
Answer: Pancha Jana (Five Tribes)
89. The Druhyus are considered early rulers of:
A) Northwestern Vedic India
B) Deccan
C) Eastern Ganga Basin
D) Southern Peninsula
Answer: Northwestern Vedic India
90. The fall of the Druhyus strengthened which tribe’s dominance?
A) Turvasus
B) Bharatas
C) Anus
D) Kurus
Answer: Bharatas
91. The Druhyus’ religious practices involved:
A) Temple worship
B) Vedic sacrifices
C) Idol worship
D) Tantric rituals
Answer: Vedic sacrifices
92. The Druhyus’ westward migration prefigures the origin of:
A) Dravidians
B) Iranian tribes
C) Indo-Greeks
D) Hunas
Answer: Iranian tribes
93. Druhyu’s descendants contributed to the cultural base of:
A) Mesopotamia
B) Gandhara
C) Tibet
D) Kashmir
Answer: Gandhara
94. Druhyu’s conflict in the Rigveda represents:
A) Cultural exchange
B) Aryan tribal warfare
C) Religious conversion
D) Trade rivalry
Answer: Aryan tribal warfare
95. Druhyus’ capital was likely near:
A) Indus region
B) Yamuna plains
C) Ganga delta
D) Vindhya range
Answer: Indus region
96. Druhyu’s people spoke a dialect of:
A) Vedic Sanskrit
B) Prakrit
C) Magadhi
D) Avanti
Answer: Vedic Sanskrit
97. The Druhyus were among the earliest rulers before:
A) Magadha empire
B) Kuru and Panchala rise
C) Gupta age
D) Mauryan empire
Answer: Kuru and Panchala rise
98. Druhyu’s descendants migrated from the region of:
A) Sapta Sindhu
B) Vindhya
C) Narmada
D) Kosala
Answer: Sapta Sindhu
99. Druhyu was known for his:
A) Literary skill
B) Martial ability
C) Trade skills
D) Priesthood
Answer: Martial ability
100. The Druhyu Dynasty ultimately represents the:
A) Birth of Hinduism
B) Early phase of Indo-Aryan westward expansion
C) Fall of Aryan culture
D) Rise of South Indian kingdoms
Answer: Early phase of Indo-Aryan westward expansion