Ancient Indian History MCQs
Multiple Choice Quiz Questions (MCQs) on Ancient Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. Garuda was adopted as dynastic emblem after the imperial Guptas by ___?
[A] Rashtrakutas
[B] Western Chalukyas
[C] Shilaharas
[D] Chedis
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Correct Answer: A [Rashtrakutas ]
Notes:
The Rashtrakutas adopted Garuda as their dynastic emblem after the imperial Guptas. The Gupta period used Garuda as their royal emblem.
2. Where did Mahavira attain Nirvana?
[A] Kundagram
[B] Vaishali
[C] Rajgriha
[D] Pavapuri
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Correct Answer: D [Pavapuri]
Notes:
Mahavira attained Nirvana at Pavapuri in Bihar. He passed away at the age of 72 in 468 BC. Pavapuri is a significant Jain pilgrimage site due to this event.
3. The IX mandala of the Rigveda samhita is dedicated to?
[A] Soma
[B] Purushkuta
[C] Gotra
[D] Gayatri Mantra
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Correct Answer: A [ Soma ]
Notes:
The IX mandala of the Rigveda samhita is dedicated to Soma.
4. Which the following rulers is known as the ‘Napoleon of India’?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Ashoka
[C] Chandragupta I
[D] Skandgupta
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Correct Answer: A [ Samudragupta ]
Notes:
Samudragupta believed in the policy of war and conquest and because of his bravery and generalship he is known as the “Napoleon of India” by historian Vincent. A. Smith.
5. The gold coins issued during the reign of Chandragupta Vikramaditya were known as__?
[A] Dinara
[B] Couch
[C] Archer
[D] Chhatra
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Correct Answer: A [ Dinara ]
Notes:
The gold coins issued during the reign of Chandragupta Vikramaditya were known as Dinara. The dinara was named after the Roman coin, the denarius aureus, due to India’s trading contacts with the West.
6. Which of the following metals were known to the people of the Indus Valley civilisation:
- Copper
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Indus Valley civilisation people used copper, bronze, silver, and gold. Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, reflects advanced metallurgy. Silver and gold were utilized for ornaments and trade. Iron was not known or used, which differentiates this civilisation from later Indian societies. Hence, all four metals except iron were known and used by them.
7. After death of Bindusara, who among the following is considered to help Asoka to capture the throne?
[A] Vishnugupta
[B] Radhagupta
[C] Tishya
[D] Bairam khan
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Correct Answer: B [Radhagupta]
Notes:
Radhagupta was an important character in the life of the greatest king Ashoka. Radhagupta was a son of prime minister. He later became a minster in the Mauryan empire. Radhagupta gave elephant as a gift when Ashoka proceed to golden palace. He helped Ashoka after the death of Bindusara.
8. Who among the following has been mentioned as Maharajadhiraja and a Lion to the Huna Deer by Banabhatta?
[A] Harshavarshana
[B] Prabhakarvardhana
[C] Yashovardhana
[D] Grahavarman.
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Correct Answer: B [Prabhakarvardhana]
Notes:
Prabhakaravardhana was a king of Thanesar in northern India around the time of the decline of the Gupta Empire. Banabhatta credits Prabhakaravardhana with a strong stance against the Hunas, describing him as:”A lion to the Huna deer”.
9. The port of Tamralipti in the Gupta Era was located in which of the following parts of India?
[A] North India
[B] South India
[C] Western India
[D] Eastern India
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Correct Answer: D [Eastern India]
Notes:
Tamralipti was an ancient port city in Midnapur district, West Bengal.It was one of Buddhist Kingdoms visited by Xuanzang in 639 AD.It was a port of Gupta era for the eastern India.
10. Rigveda Samhita denotes one-fourth of its hymns to:
[A] Rudra
[B] Marut
[C] Agni
[D] Indra
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Correct Answer: D [Indra]
Notes:
The Goddess or the Mother , The Sun ( Surya), the rain God (Varuna), the King of Gods with his thunderbolt ( Indra), Fire God ( Agni) were the main Gods for Indus Valley Civilization.
