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 articles formed an important item of export to the Roman Empire in post-Mauryan times?
[A] Iron
[B] Gold
[C] Wine
[D] Pottery
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Correct Answer: A [Iron]
Notes:
Trade flourished between India and the Romans in the post-Mauryan period. The trade consisted of import as well as export of items through the sea. Item like pearls, jewels, and precious stones were some of the items of trade. Iron articles formed an important item of export to the Roman Empire.
32. Which of the following is the oldest record of Kumargupta’s reign?
[A] Karandanda inscription
[B] Mandsor inscription
[C] Bilsad inscription
[D] Damodar Copper plate inscriptions
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Correct Answer: C [Bilsad inscription]
Notes:
The oldest inscription of Kumargupta’s reign is the Bilsad inscription and dates to Gupta year 96, which corresponds to 415 CE. Other inscriptions of Kumaragupta’s reign include the Karandanda, Mandsor, and Damodar Copper plate inscriptions.
33. Which of the following period saw the emergence of worship of composite deities such as Hari-Hara?
[A] Magadha period
[B] Gupta period
[C] Kushana period
[D] Mauryan Period
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Correct Answer: B [Gupta period]
Notes:
Both the Guptas and Vakatakas were the patrons of God Vishnu. There was also an emergence of worship of composite deities such as Hari-Hara, who is a part Vishnu and part Shiva. Religious syncretism can also be seen. For instance, Buddha was also considered as one of the ten Vishnu avatars.
34. Which of the following kings was the son of Vakataka king Rudrasena I?
[A] Prithvisena I
[B] Rudrasena II
[C] Pravarasena II
[D] Narendrasena
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Correct Answer: A [Prithvisena I]
Notes:
Prithvisena I was the second ruler of the Vakataka Nandivardhana branch. He is described as a righteous conqueror in later Vakataka inscriptions. Due to his qualities like truthfulness, transparency, compassion, and humility, he was compared to the epic hero Yudhishthira.
35. Which of the following places was the capital of the Pushyabhutis?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Thanesar
[C] Ujjain
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: B [Thanesar]
Notes:
After the decline of the Gupta Empire, Northern India split into several kingdoms. An important ruling family to gain prominence after the fall of the Gupta was the Pushyabhutis with their capital at Thanesar.
36. Which of the following kings was defeated by the Rashtrakuta King Indra III?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Rajyapala
[C] Mahendrapala
[D] Yashpala
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Correct Answer: C [Mahendrapala]
Notes:
Mahendrapala who ruled from 885 C.E. to 910 C.E. was the successor of Bhoja I / Mihir Bhoja. He was defeated by the Rashtrakuta King Indra III, who completely devastated the city of Kannauj.
37. Dharmapala held a Durbar at which of the following places?
[A] Patliputra
[B] Vikrampura
[C] Tamralipti
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: D [Kannauj]
Notes:
Dharmapala is believed to have deposed Indraraja or Indrayudha, the ruler of Kanauj. After his victory, Dharmapala held a Durbar at Kanauj. This Durbar was attended by a large number of vassal chiefs. He installed his puppet ruler, Chakrayudha, on the throne.
38. Which of the following kings succeeded Avantivarman?
[A] Sankar-varman
[B] Jayasimha
[C] Vajrayudha
[D] Yashovardhana
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Correct Answer: A [Sankar-varman]
Notes:
The king Avantivarman was succeeded by the king Sankar-varman who ruled from 883 to 902 AD. He distinguished himself in war. The treasures of many temples were plundered during the reign of this king.
39. Which of the following clans belonged to the Rajputs?
1) Chauhans
2) Solankis
3) Pratiharas
4) Pawars
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3, & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, & 4]
Notes:
Pratiharas who was also called Pariharas, Chauhans who was also called Chahamanas, Solankis who was also called Chalukyas, and Pawars who were also called as Paramaras were the four major clans of the Rajputs.
40. From the beginning of the eighth century A.D. which of the following became the most powerful maritime power?
[A] Arabs
[B] Europeans
[C] Romans
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Arabs]
Notes:
Between 600 A.D. to 1000 A.D. the Indian merchants lost to the Muslims a considerable part of their foreign trade. From the beginning of the eighth century A.D., the Arabs became the most powerful maritime power and dominated most of the trade.
