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 Gupta King claimed the title of maharajadhiraja?
[A] Maharaja Ghatotkacha
[B] Chandragupta – I
[C] Chandragupta – II
[D] Samudragupta
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Correct Answer: B [Chandragupta – I]
Notes:
Chandragupta – I claimed the title of maharajadhiraja (king of kings). He married a Lichchhavai princess. He was the son and successor of Ghatotkacha and was definitely a strong ruler.
32. Which of the following allowed the absorption of Tribal communities into Brahminical society?
[A] Kushana Empire
[B] Maurya empire
[C] Gupta Empire
[D] Magadha Empire
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Correct Answer: C [Gupta Empire]
Notes:
During the Gupta empire, the Brahminical culture was extended to distant areas and a large number of tribal communities were assimilated into the Brahminical social structure. The tribal heads were included as kshatriyas, the ordinary tribals were given the status of Shudras.
33. Which of the following periods saw the emergence of Tantrism?
[A] Magadha period
[B] Gupta period
[C] Kushana period
[D] Mauryan Period
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Correct Answer: B [Gupta period]
Notes:
Tantrism emerged in India during the Gupta period. The tribal elements assimilated in the Brahminical society due to the assimilation of tribals in Brahminical fold. The assimilation of Brahminical religion and tribal practices resulted in the development of Tantrism.
34. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to currency during Gupta period?
1. The gold coins of each successive Gupta ruler, after Chandragupta II, contain less gold and more alloy.
2. They issued a large number of silver coins called rupyakas.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The gold coins of each successive Gupta ruler, after Chandragupta II, contain less gold and more alloy. The Guptas issued a large number of silver coins called rupyakas.
35. Which of the following rulers succeeded the Satavahanas, especially in northern Maharashtra and Vidarbha?
[A] Guptas
[B] Kushanas
[C] Pallavas
[D] Vakatakas
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Correct Answer: D [Vakatakas]
Notes:
The Vakatakas were one of the most glorious dynasties that flourished in southern India in the ancient times. They were contemporaries of the Guptas empire. In peninsular India, the Satavahanas were succeeded by the Vakatakas.
36. Which of the following was able to defeat the Hunas and strengthen his position in the regions of Punjab and Haryana?
[A] Prabhakar Vardhana
[B] Harsha Vardhana
[C] Rajya Vardhana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Prabhakar Vardhana]
Notes:
The Pushyabhuti dynasty came into prominence with the accession of Prabhakar Vardhana. Prabhakar Vardhana was able to defeat the Hunas and strengthen his position in the regions of Punjab and Haryana.
37. 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.
38. Which of the following Buddhist writer, was patronised by Dharmapala?
[A] Ashvagosha
[B] Nagarjuna
[C] Haribhadra
[D] Vasumitra
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Correct Answer: C [Haribhadra]
Notes:
Dharmapala founded a splendid monetary at Odantapuri in Bihar. Haribhadra who was a Buddhist writer, was patronised by Dharmapala. Dharmapala was great both in arts of peace and war.
39. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Varna System during the early medieval period?
1. Varnas or social classes refused to discharge the functions assigned to them.
2. The lower orders arrogated to themselves the status and functions of the higher orders.
3. Their was refusal to pay taxes and render labour services.
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: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Varnas or social classes during the early medieval period refused to discharge the functions assigned to them. The lower orders assumed the status and functions of the higher orders. Their was refusal to pay taxes and render labour services.
40. Which of the following Chola king was defeated by the Rashtrakuta ruler Krishna III at the battle of Takkolam?
[A] Parantaka I
[B] Parantaka II
[C] Uttama Chola
[D] Arumolivarman
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Correct Answer: A [Parantaka I ]
Notes:
In c.949 CE the Chola king Parantaka I was defeated by the Rashtrakuta ruler Krishna III at the battle of Takkolam. With this, Krishna III adopted the title of ‘Conqueror of Kanchi and Tanjai’.
