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 statements are correct with respect to administration during the time of Harsha?
1. The administration had become feudal.
2. There was more decentralization.
3. Army was larger in size than Mauryans.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The administration during the time of Harsha had become feudal. There was more decentralization. Army was larger in size than Mauryans. Also land grants continued to be made to priests.
32. Hsuan Tsang gives a detailed account of a grand assembly held in 643 CE. Where was it held?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Thaneswar
[C] Kannauj
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Kannauj]
Notes:
Hsuan Tsang gives a detailed account of a grand assembly that was held at Kannauj in 643 CE. It was attended by the representatives of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. Husan Tsang/Xuanzang along with others gave discourses on Mahayana doctrines.
33. Which of the following kings adopted the title of Maharajadhiraja of Aryavarta?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Rajyapala
[C] Yashpala
[D] Mahendrapala
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Correct Answer: D [Mahendrapala]
Notes:
Mahendrapala I was the son of Mihir Bhoja I and queen Candra-Bhatta-Rika-Devi. He ruled from 885 C.E. to 910 C.E. He adopted the title Maharajadhiraja of Aryavarta which means Great King of Kings of Northern India.
34. Which of the following authors wrote Sabdansusana?
[A] Bhavabhuti
[B] Saktibhadra
[C] Hastimalla
[D] Sakatayana
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Correct Answer: D [Sakatayana]
Notes:
Sakatayana was a Jain writer of the 9th century A.D.He lived during the reign of Rashtrakuta ruler Amoghavarsha. He was the founder of a new school. His main work was Sabdansusana.
35. Which of the following kings is also considered as “the Ashoka of the South”?
[A] Amoghvarsha I
[B] Dhruva
[C] Dantidurga
[D] Govind III
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Correct Answer: A [Amoghvarsha I]
Notes:
Because of the religious temperament of king Amoghavarsha I and his interest in the arts and literature, he is often compared to emperor Ashoka and called “Ashoka of the South”. He is also compared to Gupta king Vikramaditya.
36. Which of the following kings defeated the Chola king Parantaka I?
[A] Krishna I
[B] Krishna III
[C] Indra III
[D] Govinda III
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna III]
Notes:
Krishna III (939 to 967 CE) was engaged in a struggle against the Paramaras of Malwa and the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi. In about 949 CE, he annexed the northern part of the Chola empire after defeating the Chola king Parantaka I. He set up a pillar of victory in Rameshwaram and also built a temple.
37. The new era known as Chalukya-Vikramakala started in which of the following years?
[A] 1073 AD.
[B] 1076 AD.
[C] 1080 AD.
[D] 1086 AD.
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Correct Answer: B [1076 AD.]
Notes:
Vikramaditya came to power in 1076 A.D. He founded a new era known which was known as Chalukya-Vikramakala and which started in 1076 AD only. He ruled for about 50 years.
38. Which of the following was the founder of the Chola dynasty?
[A] Aditya I
[B] Parantaka I
[C] Vijayalaya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Vijayalaya]
Notes:
Vijayalaya founded the Chola dynasty in 9th century CE. He was earlier a feudatory of the Pallavas. He established his might in the area around Eraiyur. He captured Tanjore and extended his kingdom along the lower Kaveri region.
39. During the reign of which of the following kings, Bay of Bengal was converted into a ‘Chola lake’?
[A] Rajendra I
[B] Virarajendra
[C] Rajadhiraja
[D] Athirajendra
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Correct Answer: A [Rajendra I]
Notes:
During the reign of the Chola king, Rajendra I the Chola navy was strongest in the area for some time. The Bay of Bengal was converted into a ‘Chola lake’.
40. At which of the following places did Rajadhiraja planted a Jaystambha?
[A] Kalyani
[B] Yadgir
[C] Anuradhapura
[D] Kolhapur
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Correct Answer: B [Yadgir]
Notes:
Rajadhiraja who was the son and the successor of Emperor Rajendra Chola I ruled the Chola kingdom from 1044 A.D. to 1052 A.D. He sacked and plundered Chalukyan cities such as Kalyani and planted a Jaystambha at Yadgir.
