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 issued the first ever long inscription in chaste sanskrit?
[A] Rudradaman I
[B] Azes
[C] Kanishka
[D] Gondophernes
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Correct Answer: A [Rudradaman I]
Notes:
Rudradaman I issued the first ever long inscription in chaste sanskrit. Rudradaman I ruled from AD 130 to 150. He ruled over Sindh including parts of Gujarat, Konkan, Narmada valley, Malwa and Kathiawar.
32. Which of the following were a part of the three grades of feudatories during the Satavahana period?
1. Raja
2. Mahabhoja
3. Senapati
4. Purohita
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Satavahana kingdom consisted of three grades of feudatories which are as follows:
1. Raja (who had right to strike coins)
2. Mahabhoja
3. Senapati
33. Which of the following Kushana ruler proclaimed himself as ‘Mahishvara’ on his coins?
[A] Kanishka
[B] Kadphises I
[C] Vasudeva II
[D] Vima Kadphises
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Correct Answer: D [Vima Kadphises]
Notes:
Vima Kadphises was a Kushan emperor who ruled from 90CE to 100 CE. He issued a large number of gold coins. He was a firm devotee of Shiva. He also proclaimed himself as ‘Mahishvara’ on his coins.
34. Fa Hien, the famous Chinese traveler, visited India during the reign of which of the following Gupta kings?
[A] Chandragupta II
[B] Samudragupta
[C] Kumargupta
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: A [Chandragupta II]
Notes:
Fa Hien or Faxian who was a famous Chinese traveler, visited India during his reign of Chandragupta II. He came through land route and went back through sea route.
35. The Asirgadh Inscription in Nimar district of Madhya Pradesh describes the victory of which of the following kings?
[A] Sarvavarmana
[B] Advaita Varmana
[C] Grahavarmana
[D] Avanti Varmana
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Correct Answer: A [Sarvavarmana]
Notes:
Sarvavarmana maintained his hold on Magadha and also kept the later Guptas under control. The Asirgadh Inscription in the Nimar district of Madhya Pradesh tells about the victory of Sarvavarmana over Damodargupta.
36. Which of the following defeated Shashanka and extended his control over parts of Kongoda in Orissa?
[A] Rajya Vardhana
[B] Prabhakar Vardhana
[C] Grahavarman
[D] Harsha Vardhana
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Correct Answer: D [Harsha Vardhana]
Notes:
Rajyavardhan was unfortunately killed by Shashanka (the king of Gauda), who also cut the Bodhi tree and occupied Kannauj. Later, Harshavardhan defeated Shashanka and extended his control over parts of Kongoda in Orissa.
37. Which of the following was the author of Si-Yu-Ki?
[A] Fa-Hein
[B] Hsuan Tsang
[C] I-tsing
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Hsuan Tsang]
Notes:
The Chinese pilgrim Hsuan Tsang visited India during the time of Harsha. He is also known as the Prince of Travelers and is the author of Si-Yu-Ki. He visited India during 629–644 CE.
38. 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.
39. Which of the following statements are correct regarding guilds during the early medieval period?
1. Only mercantile guilds functioned during this period.
2. They had the right of making by-laws which were binding on their members.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
During the early medieval period both industrial and mercantile guilds functioned. The mercantile associations like the guilds had the right of making by-laws. These by-laws were binding on their members.
40. Which of the following was the capital of Rashtrakutas?
[A] Manyakheta
[B] Ujjain
[C] Vallore
[D] Bijapur
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Correct Answer: A [Manyakheta]
Notes:
The Rashtrakutas are believed to be feudatories of the Chalukyas, Their capital was Manyakheta or Malkhed near Sholapur. They achieved spectacular military successes both in the north and south.
