Alexander Invasion of India

1. The Battle of Hydaspes was fought between Alexander and King Porus in 326 BC on which river bank?

  1. Ravi River
  2. Jhelum River
  3. Chenab River
  4. Indus River
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Answer: Option B. Jhelum River

2. Which dynasty was ruling Magadha when Alexander invaded India?

  1. Nanda Dynasty
  2. Gupta Empire
  3. Haryanka Dynasty
  4. Shishunaga Dynasty
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Answer: Option A. Nanda Dynasty

3. In what year did Alexander invade India?

  1. 321 BCE
  2. 356 BCE
  3. 313 BCE
  4. 326 BCE
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Answer: Option D. 326 BCE

4. Which region was called “Gedrosia” during Alexander’s time?

  1. Punjab
  2. Balochistan
  3. Sindh
  4. Gujarat
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Answer: Option B. Balochistan