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 first non-Kshatriya dynasty?
[A] Haryanka Dynasty
[B] Shishunaga Dynasty
[C] Nanda Dynasty
[D] Maurya Dynasty
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Correct Answer: C [Nanda Dynasty]
Notes:
Nanda Dynasty was the first non-Kshatriya dynasty. Mahapadma Nanda was a famous Nanda ruler who is also called Ugrasena in Pali texts, because of his large army.
32. Who was appointed as the viceroy of Taxila and Ujjain during the reign of Bindusara?
[A] Susima
[B] Kunala
[C] Ashoka
[D] Vaisya
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Correct Answer: C [Ashoka]
Notes:
Ashoka was appointed the viceroy of both Taxila and Ujjain during the reign of Mauryan King Bindusara. Both the cities handled commercial activities. Asoka had himself formally crowned in 268 BC.
33. Which of the following officer was in charge of trade, price fixation, and sale of goods produced by state-run manufacturing units in the Mauryan administration?
[A] Panyadhyaksha
[B] Sansthadhyaksha
[C] Rupadarshaka
[D] Pautavadhyaksha
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Correct Answer: A [Panyadhyaksha]
Notes:
Panyadhyaksha was the officer who was in charge of trade, price fixation, and sale of goods produced by state-run manufacturing units in the Mauryan administration.
34. King Kharvela belonged to which of the following sect?
[A] Buddhism
[B] Jainism
[C] Brahmanism
[D] Shaivism
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Correct Answer: B [Jainism]
Notes:
The Hathigumpha inscriptions which were found in Udayagiri hills near Bhubaneshwar, mentions about the King Kharvela. He ruled the chedi Dynasty in 1st century BCE. He expanded the kingdom from Ganga to Kaveri river. He was a follower of Jainism.
35. Which of the following was the reason behind increase in manufacture of oil in the post-Mauryan period?
[A] Use of oil wheel
[B] Use of pumps
[C] More reserves found
[D] Oil was the center of economy
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Correct Answer: A [Use of oil wheel]
Notes:
In the post-Mauryan period ranging from 200 BC. to 300 A.D. the economy moved at an accelerated tempo. Manufacture of oil was also increased in the post-Mauryan period due to the use of the oil wheel.
36. Which of the following invaded India around 190 BCE?
[A] Menander
[B] Hermaius
[C] Demetrius
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Demetrius]
Notes:
Demetrius who was the King of Bactria invaded India around 190 BCE. He also came into conflict with Pushyamitra Shunga. He conquered a huge part of the Mauryan empire.
37. Which of the following Gupta kings issued gold coins called dinara?
[A] Srigupta
[B] Chandragupta I
[C] Samdudragupta
[D] Chandragupta II
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Correct Answer: D [Chandragupta II]
Notes:
Chandragupta II was the first ruler to have issue silver coins. He also issued copper coins. He is referred to as Chandra on his coins. He also issued gold coins which were known as dinara.
38. Which of the following kings is considered as the real founder of Maukhari supremacy?
[A] Sarvavarmana
[B] Ishanavarmana
[C] Grahavarmana
[D] Avanti Varmana
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Correct Answer: B [Ishanavarmana]
Notes:
Ishanavarmana, who was the son of Advaita Varmana ruled the Maukhari dynasty around 554 CE. He is considered as the real founder of the Maukhari dynasty. He also assumed the title of ‘Maharajadhiraja’.
39. The Pala ruler ‘Gopala’ ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 750 to 770 A.D.
[B] 755 to 775 A.D
[C] 760 to 780 A.D
[D] 765 to 785 A.D
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Correct Answer: A [750 to 770 A.D.]
Notes:
The Pala ruler ‘Gopala’ ruled from 750 to 770 A.D. The name of Gopala’s father was Vapyata, who was a military chief of renown. And the name of Gopala’s grandfather was Davitavishnu.
40. Buddhism spread in Kashmir during the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Kanishka
[B] Kalasoka
[C] Ashvaghosha
[D] Ashoka
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Correct Answer: D [Ashoka]
Notes:
The Kashmir valley was politically isolated from the rest of the subcontinent except during the rule of the Mauryas and Kushanas. Buddhism spread in Kashmir during the reign of Asoka the Great.
