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.
31. In which of the following architectural style, temples in northern India were made in the Gupta period?
[A] Dravida
[B] Nagara
[C] Vesara
[D] Mandapa
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Correct Answer: B [Nagara]
Notes:
Temple Architecture started in India during the Gupta period. The northern temples were made in the architectural style known as Nagara. Square temples with flat-roof were built in northern India.
32. At which of the following places the colossal figure of Krishna effortlessly lifting up Govardhana mountain can be found?
[A] Mathura
[B] Vrindavan
[C] Varansi
[D] Deogarh
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Correct Answer: C [Varansi]
Notes:
The colossal figure of Krishna effortlessly lifting up the Govardhana mountain is one of the largest known free-standing stone image belonging to the Gupta period. It is located in Varanasi.
33. The capital of Harsha was shifted from Thaneswar to which of the following?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Mathura
[C] Ujjain
[D] Kalinga
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Correct Answer: A [Kannauj]
Notes:
The capital of Harsha was originally the city of Thaneswar, but later he shifted it to Kannauj. The river Narmada marked the southern boundary of Harsh’s empire. Harsha brought most of the north India under his control.
34. Which of the following Pala ruler was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva?
[A] Gopala
[B] Devapala
[C] Dharmapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: C [Dharmapala]
Notes:
The second Pala ruler Dharmapala initially suffered defeats at the hands of the Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas. He was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva. However, later Dharmapala conquered large parts of northern India.
35. Which of the following were under the direct control of Dharmapala?
1. Bengal
2. Bihar
3. Kannauj
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Bengal and Bihar both were directly under the control of Dharmapala. The kingdom of Kanauj was subordinate to him. The rulers of other areas like Punjab, Rajputana, Malva and Berar acknowledged him as their overlord and also paid him homage.
36. Which of the following was the founder of the Hoyasala dynasty?
[A] Sala
[B] Vinayaditya
[C] Ereyanga
[D] Ballala I
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Correct Answer: A [Sala]
Notes:
The founder of the Hoyasala dynasty was Sala who is also known as Nripakama. Vinayaditya who was the son and successor of Sala was a feudatory of the Chalukya, Vikramaditya VI. Vinayaditya was succeeded by his son Ereyanga who in turn was succeeded by Ballala I.
37. Which of the following items were imported from Ceylon?
1) Pearls
2) Dry ginger
3) Tin
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
India had a flourishing trade with South-East Asia during the medieval period. The articles imported from that quarter were silk, porcelain ware, camphor, bees’ wax, cloves, lump camphor, sandalwood, and cardamom. Spices were imported from Java and Sumatra. India imported pearls, dry ginger, and tin from Ceylon.
38. Rashtrakutas are believed to the feduatories of which of the following?
[A] Chalukyas
[B] Chahmanas
[C] Chandellas
[D] Vakatakas
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukyas]
Notes:
The Rashtrakutas are presumed to be a feudatory of the Chalukyas. They rose to power in Deccan between c.753 and 975 CE. Rashtrakuta means the chief of a rashtra.
39. The temple of Virupaksha was constructed during the reign of which of the following king?
[A] Vikramaditya I
[B] Pulakesin I
[C] Vikramaditya II
[D] Pulakesin II
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Correct Answer: C [Vikramaditya II]
Notes:
During the 7th century AD. the movement of rock-cut halls was initiated. There are as many as 10 temples at Pattadakal belonging to this period. The most important temple of this period is the temple of Virupaksha. It was built by Lokamahadevi, the queen of Vikramaditya II.
40. The Pallavas established their capital at which of the following places?
[A] Vengi
[B] Kanchi
[C] Nalanda
[D] Sanchi
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Correct Answer: B [Kanchi]
Notes:
The area under the control of Pallavas comprised of southern Andhra Pradesh and northern Tamil Nadu. They established their capital at Kanchi. Kanchi (modern Kanchipuram) became an important temple town and a centre of trade and commerce.
