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. Which of the following contains a mention of female personal bodyguards of the Mauryan king, who were skilled in archery?
[A] Indica
[B] Arthashastra
[C] Dharmasastras
[D] Vedic literature

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32. The magistrates who looked after towns and cities in Mauryan empire were known as?
[A] Nagaradhyaksha
[B] Baladhyakshas
[C] Adhyakshas
[D] Amatyas

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33. Which of the following had adopted the title of Mahadandapati?
[A] Maues
[B] Azes
[C] Rudradaman I
[D] Patika Kusulaka

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34. Which of the following became important Buddhist sites under the Satavahanas?
1) Nagarjunakonda
2) Amravati
3) Nashik
4) Junar
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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35. Which of the following language was used in Kanishka’s coins and inscriptions?
[A] Pali
[B] Prakrit
[C] Bactrian language
[D] Sanskrit

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36. Which of the following was the court poet of Samudragupta?
[A] Banabhatta
[B] Harishena
[C] Kalidasa
[D] Bhavabhuti

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37. Which of the following rulers defeated Ishanavarmana of the Maukharies dynasty?
[A] Ishanavarmana
[B] Grahavarmana
[C] Sarvavarmana
[D] Avanti Varmana

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38. Which of the following kings was the successor of the king Sarvavarmana?
[A] Avanti Varmana
[B] Sarvavarmana
[C] Advaita Varmana
[D] Grahavarmana

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39. The Mahamoksha Parishad was organized by Harsha at which of the following places?
[A] Thaneswar
[B] Kannauj
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Mathura

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40. Which of the following laid the foundation of Pala dynasty?
[A] Dharmapala
[B] Gopala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahipala I

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