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 committee looked after the production of commodities in Mauryan administration?
[A] Market Affairs
[B] Industry
[C] Manufacturing and Distribution
[D] Trade, commerce and Market Regulations

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32. Who were the Sthanikas?
[A] They collected taxes
[B] They sold liqor
[C] They were traders
[D] Head of a village

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33. Which of the following kings was the last ruler of the Shunga dynasty?
[A] Agnimitra
[B] Devabhuti
[C] Brihadratha
[D] Pushyamitra shunga

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34. From which of the following places Hathigumpha inscriptions were found?
[A] Amarkanthak
[B] Barabar caves
[C] Udayagiri Hills
[D] Ajanta caves

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35. Which of the following scholars wrote Prajna Parimata Sutra?
[A] Ashvagosha
[B] Vasumitra
[C] Nagarjuna
[D] Mathara

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36. Which of the following kings patronized Gandhara and Mathura schools of sculpture?
[A] King Ajatshatru
[B] King Kalasoka
[C] King Ashoka
[D] King Kanishka

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37. Which of the following inscriptions mentions that Harsha defeated the Vallabhi king, Dhruvasena II?
[A] Sohgaura copper plate inscription
[B] Nausasi copper plate inscription
[C] Kadamba copper plate inscription
[D] None of the above

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38. Which of the following kings was the last Hindu ruler of Kashmir before it came under the rule of Muslims?
[A] Jayasimha
[B] Vajrayudha
[C] Yashovardhana
[D] Avantivarman

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39. Which of the following books popularised the worship of Krishna?
[A] Ramayana
[B] Mahabharat
[C] Vishnu Purana
[D] Bhagavata Purana

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40. From the beginning of the eighth century A.D. which of the following became the most powerful maritime power?
[A] Arabs
[B] Europeans
[C] Romans
[D] None of the above

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