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 second ruler of the Shunga dynasty?
[A] Pushyamitra shunga
[B] Agnimitra
[C] Brihadratha
[D] Devabhuti
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Correct Answer: B [Agnimitra]
Notes:
After the death of Pushyamitra shunga, founder of the Shunga dynasty his son Agnimitra, became the second ruler of the Shunga dynasty. His reign lasted for a short period of 8 years, that is, from 149 BCE to 141 BCE.
32. Which of the following basic features of Indo-Greek coinage?
1. Bilingual
2. Bi-script
3. Precise economic value
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The basic features of Indo-Greek coinage included the bilingual and bi-script legends. They were miniatures of aesthetic excellence and were of precise economic value. They also provided useful information on emerging religious sects and cults.
33. Which of the following is referred to as Chandragupta Vikramaditya?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Samudragupta
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: B [Chandragupta II]
Notes:
Gupta empire reached the peak of its terrtorial expansion during the reign of Chandragupta II. He is also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya. He extended the limits of the Gupta empire by conquests and marital alliances with other
royal dynasties of that period.
34. Which of the following is a poem describing the cycle of seasons?
[A] Ritusamhara
[B] Raghuvamsha
[C] Kumarasambhavam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ritusamhara]
Notes:
Ritusamhara is a poem written by Kalidasa describing the cycle of seasons whereas Kumarasambhavam is a story about the birth of Shiva and Parvati’s son and also Raghuvamsha depicts Vishnu as the origin and the end of the universe.
35. Which of the following was a tax imposed on temporary tenants during the Gupta period?
[A] Uparikara
[B] Mahapratihara
[C] Udranga
[D] Vata-Bhuta
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Correct Answer: A [Uparikara]
Notes:
During the Gupta period, two new agricultural taxes appear in Gupta inscriptions which are known as Uparikara and Udranga. ‘Uparikara’ was probably a tax imposed on temporary tenants and ‘Udranga’ was probably a water tax or a sort of police tax.
36. Vapi, Tadaga, and Dirghula refer to which of the following during the Gupta period?
[A] Tanks
[B] Canals
[C] Rivers
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Tanks]
Notes:
During the Gupta period lots of canals were constructed not only from rivers but also tanks and lakes. The tanks were variously called as the vapi, tadaga, and dirghula, according to their sizes.
37. Which of the following kings succeeded Nagabhatta I?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Vatsaraja
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Nagabhatta II
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Correct Answer: B [Vatsaraja]
Notes:
Vatsaraja who ruled from 780 C.E. to 800 C.E. was one of the successors of Nagabhatta I. He extended his rule over to a large part of North India and made Kannauj in western U.P his capital.
38. Which of the following works was composed by Rajshekhar, the court poet of Mahendrapala?
1) Vidhasalabhanjika
2) Bhrinjika
3) Balaramayana
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Rajshekhar was eminent Sanskrit poet, dramatist, and critic in the court of Mahendrapala I during the 10th century. He wrote many plays and poems which include Karpuramanjari, Vidhasalabhanjika, Bhrinjika, Balaramayana, Balabharata, etc.
39. 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.
40. Which of the following kings Succeeded King Krishna I?
[A] Dantidurga
[B] Dhruva
[C] Amoghavarsha I
[D] Govind III
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Correct Answer: B [Dhruva]
Notes:
King Dhruva of the Rashtrakuta empire ruled the kingdom from 780 A.D. to 793 A.D. Dhruva was one of the most notable rulers of the Rashtrakuta Empire. During his reign, the Rashtrakuta kingdom expanded into an empire that encompassed all of the territory between the Kaveri River and Central India.
