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 statement is correct regarding Charvaka philosophy?
1. They accepted sensory perception as the only source of knowledge.
2. They were opposed to the quest for spiritual salvation.
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: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The following statements are correct regarding Charvaka philosophy:
1. They accepted sensory perception as the only source of knowledge.
2. They were opposed to the quest for spiritual salvation.
32. Which of the following founded the new Magadh capital at Patliputra?
[A] Bimbisara
[B] Ajatashatru
[C] Udayin
[D] Shishunaga
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Correct Answer: C [Udayin]
Notes:
Udayabhadra or Udayin who ruled around 460 BCE – 444 BCE founded the new capital at Pataliputra, that is, the modern Patna. It is situated at the confluence of Ganga and Son rivers.
33. What is the other name of Bindusara as mentioned in Sanskrit literature?
[A] Allitrochades
[B] Amitrochates
[C] Seemseri
[D] Amitraghata
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Correct Answer: D [Amitraghata ]
Notes:
Bindusara born in 320 BCE, was the second ruler of the Mauryan Empire. Greeks writers address him as Amitrochates (destroyer of foes). According to Sanskrit literature, he is also known as Amitraghata (amitra-enemy, ghata-slayer).
34. Which of the following contains a mention of female personal bodyguards of the Mauryan king, who were skilled in archery?
[A] Indica
[B] Arthashastra
[C] Dharmasastras
[D] Vedic literature
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Correct Answer: B [Arthashastra]
Notes:
Arthashastra written by Kautilya contains a great detail about the multiple secret emergency exits of the Mauryan empire. The Arthashastra also mentions of female personal bodyguards of the king, who were skilled in archery.
35. Bactrian Greeks ruled over parts which of the following parts of Indian subcontinent?
[A] North-west India
[B] North India
[C] Western Indian
[D] Central India
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Correct Answer: A [North-west India]
Notes:
The Bactrian Greeks ruled over parts of north-west India between the 2nd century BCE and the early 1st century BCE. Bactrian Greeks are known as the Indo-Greeks.
36. Which of the following ruled through kshatrapas (governors) mahakshatrapas (subordinate rulers)?
[A] Indo-Greeks
[B] Shakas
[C] Kushans
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Shakas]
Notes:
The Shakas and Scytho-Parthians both ruled through kshatrapas, that is, governors or mahakshatrapas, that is, subordinate rulers). They aided a lot in the expansion of the empire.
37. The minting of silver coins was first started in the reign of which of the following Gupta kings?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Kumaragupta I
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: B [Chandragupta II ]
Notes:
During the Gupta period the minting of silver coins was first started during the reign of Chandragupta II and was continued by Kumaragupta I and Skandagupta.
38. Which of the following kings is considered as the real founder of Maukhari supremacy?
[A] Sarvavarmana
[B] Ishanavarmana
[C] Grahavarmana
[D] Avanti Varmana
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Correct Answer: B [Ishanavarmana]
Notes:
Ishanavarmana, who was the son of Advaita Varmana ruled the Maukhari dynasty around 554 CE. He is considered as the real founder of the Maukhari dynasty. He also assumed the title of ‘Maharajadhiraja’.
39. Which of the following were under the direct control of Dharmapala?
1. Bengal
2. Bihar
3. Kannauj
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:
Bengal and Bihar both were directly under the control of Dharmapala. The kingdom of Kanauj was subordinate to him. The rulers of other areas like Punjab, Rajputana, Malva and Berar acknowledged him as their overlord and also paid him homage.
40. Which of the following kings founded the Vikramasilavihara?
[A] Gopala
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahendrapala
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Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Dharmapala, the second Pala king founded the Vikramasila vihara and gave a lot of money to those who studied there. Vikramasila vihara grew up to be an important academic centre and students not only from all comers of India but also from Tibet and other foreign countries came to study there.
