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 founder of the Hoyasala dynasty?
[A] Sala
[B] Vinayaditya
[C] Ereyanga
[D] Ballala I
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Correct Answer: A [Sala]
Notes:
The founder of the Hoyasala dynasty was Sala who is also known as Nripakama. Vinayaditya who was the son and successor of Sala was a feudatory of the Chalukya, Vikramaditya VI. Vinayaditya was succeeded by his son Ereyanga who in turn was succeeded by Ballala I.
32. Which of the following region exported to Arabia large quantities of indigo, myrobalans and cotton-stuffs of all colours during the early medieval period?
[A] Kerala
[B] Gujarat
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Between 600 A.D. to 1000 A.D. the Arabs exported from India perfumes like musk, aloes, amber, camphor, pearls, diamonds, corals and also many kinds of medicinal herbs. Gujarat also exported to Arabia large quantities of indigo, myrobalans and cotton-stuffs of all colours during that time.
33. Which of the following authors composed Janakiharana?
[A] Padmagupta
[B] Kumaradas
[C] Sanmitracharita
[D] Abhinanda
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Correct Answer: B [Kumaradas]
Notes:
Kumaradasa has been known by the names of Natha Kumara and Kumaradatta on the continent of India. Kumaradasa is the author of a Sanskrit Mahakavya called the Janaki-hara?a or Janaki’s abduction.
34. Which of the following wrote Sarasvali?
[A] Prithusvami
[B] Bhattotpala
[C] Vijavanandi
[D] Kalyanavarman
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Correct Answer: D [Kalyanavarman]
Notes:
The most important author medieval age was Aryabhata II who wrote the Aryasiddhanta. Other impotant writers of the tenth century include Prithusvami, Bhattotpala and Vijavanandi. Kalyanavarman wrote Sarasvali.
35. Rashtrakutas are believed to the feduatories of which of the following?
[A] Chalukyas
[B] Chahmanas
[C] Chandellas
[D] Vakatakas
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukyas]
Notes:
The Rashtrakutas are presumed to be a feudatory of the Chalukyas. They rose to power in Deccan between c.753 and 975 CE. Rashtrakuta means the chief of a rashtra.
36. Which of the following succeeded Pulkshein II after pushing the Pallavas out of Badami?
[A] Kirtivarman I
[B] Vikramaditya I
[C] Vikramaditya II
[D] Vinayaditya I
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Correct Answer: B [Vikramaditya I]
Notes:
The Chalukyan King Vikramaditya I succeeded in pushing the Pallavas out of Badami after the death of Pulkshein II and reestablished his authority over whole kingdom. He not only defeated the successive Pallava rulers but also captured their capital Kanchi.
37. Paramesvaravarman II was succeeded by which of the following kings?
[A] Virakurcha
[B] Dantivarman
[C] Nandivarman I
[D] Nandivarman II
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Correct Answer: D [Nandivarman II]
Notes:
Paramesvaravarman II was succeeded by 12-year-old Nandivarman II who belonged to the collateral line of Pallavas called the Kadavas. Nandivarman II has a long reign as he ruled from 731 A.D. to 795 A.D.
38. Which of the following was the founder of the Chola dynasty?
[A] Aditya I
[B] Parantaka I
[C] Vijayalaya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Vijayalaya]
Notes:
Vijayalaya founded the Chola dynasty in 9th century CE. He was earlier a feudatory of the Pallavas. He established his might in the area around Eraiyur. He captured Tanjore and extended his kingdom along the lower Kaveri region.
39. Which of the following kings defeated Someshvara II?
[A] Kollutung
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Virarajendra
[D] Athirajendra
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Correct Answer: C [Virarajendra]
Notes:
After the death of Someshvara I, his son Someshvara II came to the Chalukyan throne in April 1068 CE. King Virarajendra Chola who ruled the Chola empire from 1063 A.D. to 1067 A.D. defeated Someshvara II.
40. The Chola provinces were further divided into which of the following?
[A] Kottams
[B] Nadu
[C] Nagaram
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Kottams]
Notes:
The provinces in the Chola empire were further divided into Kottams or Valanadus. The officials during the Chola rule were generally paid by giving them assignments of revenue-bearing lands.
