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