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 are the features of Mauryan administration?
1. Mauryas had a vast and highly centralised bureaucratic rule.
2. King was the fountainhead of all powers.
3. Empire was probably divided into provinces with a viceroy in each province.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The following are the features of Mauryan administration:
1. Mauryas had a vast and highly centralised bureaucratic rule.
2. King was the fountainhead of all powers.
3. Empire was probably divided into provinces with a viceroy in each province.
32. Which of the following committees was in charge of tax collection in the administrative system of the Mauryan Empire?
[A] Shangha Committee
[B] Samaharta Committee
[C] Mahajanapada Committee
[D] Prajapati Committee
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Correct Answer: B [Samaharta Committee]
Notes:
The Samaharta Committee was in charge of tax collection in the Mauryan Empire. The grand administrative system of the Mauryan Empire had various committees for different tasks. Samaharta was the chief tax collector, and the tax system had a huge impact on the grand economy of the empire and influenced the common people’s lives as well.
33. 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.
34. Which of the following refers to the name of the villages that supplied soldiers?
[A] Kupya
[B] Pariharaka
[C] Nagara
[D] Ayudhiya
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Correct Answer: D [Ayudhiya]
Notes:
In the Mauryan administration the assessment of the land under cultivation was done and on the basis of it the land was subdivided into different categories. The villages which were responsible to supply soldiers were called as Ayudhiya.
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 are the works of Kalidasa?
1) Meghaduta
2) Abhijyanashakuntalam
3) Mrichchhkatikam
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: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Kalidasa is considered as the greatest poet and dramatist in the Sanskrit language. Kalidasa was also one of the navratnas of Chandragupta II. Some of the notable works of Kalidasa were Abhijyanashakuntalam, Meghaduta, Kumarasambhavam, Raghuvamsha, etc. whereas, Mrichchhkatikam was composed by Shudraka.
37. ‘Sarthavaha’ refer to which of the following during the Gupta period?
[A] Settled merchants
[B] Caravan Traders
[C] Liquor traders
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Caravan Traders]
Notes:
During the Gupta period the sarthavaha was a caravan trader. He carried his merchandise to different places for profitable sale. Sarthavahas often sold their goods three or four times their original price.
38. At which of the following places a lifesized bronze image of the Buddha has been discovered?
[A] Gwalior
[B] Ujjain
[C] Sultanganj
[D] Topra
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Correct Answer: C [Sultanganj]
Notes:
During the Gupta period, Buddhism had a great impact on art and architecture. A life-sized bronze image of Buddha belonging to the Mathura school of art has been found from Sultanganj in Bihar.
39. At which of the following places “The Bagh” cave paintings are located?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Mathura
[C] Gwalior
[D] Sultanganj
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Correct Answer: C [Gwalior]
Notes:
During the Gupta period, Buddhist art became prominent. The finest examples are the paintings of Ajanta caves. The Bagh cave paintings near Gwalior can be termed Buddhist art as well. They are more simple and plain as compared to Ajanta cave paintings.
40. In which of the following temples, the pyramidal roof can be found?
[A] Bhitargaon temple
[B] Dasavatar Temple
[C] Shiva Temple of Bhumara
[D] Shiva Temple of Koh
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Correct Answer: A [Bhitargaon temple]
Notes:
Bhitargaon temple in Kanpur District is a great example of Gupta temples made entirely of brick. The temple at Bhitargaon has a pyramidal roof. The walls of this temple are decorated with terracotta panels.
