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 was the inspector of coins in the Mauryan administration?
[A] Panyadhyaksha
[B] Sansthadhyaksha
[C] Pautavadhyaksha
[D] Rupadarshaka
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Correct Answer: D [Rupadarshaka]
Notes:
Rupadarshaka was the inspector of coins in the Mauryan administration. In the Mauryan administration a considerable part of the revenue was spent for the maintenance of the army, war horses, war elephants, and war chariots.
32. Which of the following forms of arts flourished in the post-Mauryan period?
1) Ivory work
2) Glass Manufacture
3) Bead cutting
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, and 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, and 3]
Notes:
In the post-Mauryan period art and crafts flourished on a large scale. There was a significant progress made in cloth-making and silk-weaving craft. Some of the other arts that flourished during this period were Ivory work, Glass Manufacture & Bead cutting.
33. Which of the following period saw the emergence of trade between India and the Roman Empire?
[A] Mauryan Period
[B] Post Mauryan period
[C] Pre-vedic period
[D] Vedic period
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Correct Answer: B [Post Mauryan period]
Notes:
The most important economic development of the post-Mauryan period was the thriving trade between India and the Eastern Roman Empire. The trade between India and Rome mostly consisted of luxury goods.
34. According to Indian literature which of the following were referred to as Yavanas?
[A] Mauryans
[B] Mughals
[C] Indo-Greeks
[D] Indo-Romans
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Correct Answer: C [Indo-Greeks]
Notes:
The Indo-Greek was also known as Yavanas according to the Indian literature. Their kingdom spanned from modern-day Afghanistan to Hindukush mountains. They ruled during the last two centuries BCE. There were more than thirty kings and they often fought with one another.
35. Which of the following Shaka ruler is also mentioned in Mathura lion capital?
[A] Maues
[B] Azes
[C] Rudradaman I
[D] Patika Kusulaka
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Correct Answer: D [Patika Kusulaka ]
Notes:
The Taxila Copper Plate inscription mentions about the dedication of a relic of the Buddha Shakyamuni to a Buddhist monastery by the Shaka ruler Patika Kusulaka. Mathura lion capital also mentions Patika Kusulaka.
36. Which of the following foreign travelers mentions in his memoirs that the Chandalas lived outside the village and had to maintain distance from the upper castes?
[A] Hiuen-Tsang
[B] Fa-Hien
[C] Ptolemy
[D] I-tsing
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Correct Answer: B [Fa-Hien]
Notes:
The Chinese traveler Fa-Hien mentions in his memoirs that the chandalas lived outside the village and had to maintain distance from the upper castes. The chandalas were told to strike a piece of wood to announce their arrival when they entered towns or market places so that the others might not touch them and get polluted.
37. Works of which of the following poets were also translated in many European languages?
[A] Kalidasa
[B] Surdasa
[C] Shudraka
[D] Bharavi
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Correct Answer: A [Kalidasa]
Notes:
Kalidasa was one of the Navratnas in the court of Chandragupta II. His works were very famous and have been translated into many European languages. The notable feature of his works was the display of an element of humour.
38. Which of the following kings marched towards Kannauj and rescued his sister Rajyashri, who was believed to be on the verge of committing Sati?
[A] Rajya Vardhana
[B] Prabhakar Vardhana
[C] Harsha Vardhana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Harsha Vardhana]
Notes:
Harshavardhan was only sixteen years of age when he ascended the throne. After accession, he immediately marched towards Kannauj and rescued his sister Rajyashri. Rajyashri was believed to be on the verge of committing Sati.
39. Which of the following kings founded the Pratihara dynasty?
[A] Vatsaraja
[B] Harichandra
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Nagabhatta II
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Correct Answer: B [Harichandra]
Notes:
The Pratiharas were also known as the Gurjara?Pratiharas. They originated from the Gurjaras who were primarily pastoralists and fighters. The dynasty was founded by Harichandra in and around Jodhpur in southwestern Rajasthan.
40. Which of the following Pala ruler was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva?
[A] Gopala
[B] Devapala
[C] Dharmapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: C [Dharmapala]
Notes:
The second Pala ruler Dharmapala initially suffered defeats at the hands of the Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas. He was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva. However, later Dharmapala conquered large parts of northern India.
