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. Indo-Greeks invaded India in which of the following century?
[A] 1st century BCE
[B] 2nd century BCE
[C] 3rd century BCE
[D] 4th century BCE

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32. Which of the following Gupta King claimed the title of maharajadhiraja?
[A] Maharaja Ghatotkacha
[B] Chandragupta – I
[C] Chandragupta – II
[D] Samudragupta

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33. Which of the following Gupta king adopted the title of Kaviraja?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Kumargupta
[D] Skandagupta

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34. Which of the following was the son and successor of Vakataka ruler Vindhyashakti II/ Vindhyasena?
[A] Sarvasena
[B] Harisena
[C] Devasena
[D] Pravarasena II

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35. Which of the following were employed for the execution of criminals?
[A] Kshtriyas
[B] Vaishyas
[C] Shudras
[D] Chandalas

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36. Which of the following was the term used for those persons who sold themselves as slaves in times of famines to maintain themselves?
[A] Kritadasas
[B] Svavikrayi
[C] Dhvajahrita
[D] Rinadasas

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37. Which of the following laid the foundations of the fort of Vatapi?
[A] Jayasimha
[B] Ranaraga
[C] Pulkeshin I
[D] Mangalesha

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38. Which of the following acquired the title of dakshinapatheshvara?
[A] Kirtivarman I
[B] Pulkeshin II
[C] Vikramaditya I
[D] Vikramaditya II

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39. At which of the following places did Rajadhiraja planted a Jaystambha?
[A] Kalyani
[B] Yadgir
[C] Anuradhapura
[D] Kolhapur

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40. The Chola dynasty came to an end in which of the following centuries?
[A] 12th century
[B] 13th century
[C] 14th century
[D] 15th century

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