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. Who was appointed as the viceroy of Taxila and Ujjain during the reign of Bindusara?
[A] Susima
[B] Kunala
[C] Ashoka
[D] Vaisya
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Correct Answer: C [Ashoka]
Notes:
Ashoka was appointed the viceroy of both Taxila and Ujjain during the reign of Mauryan King Bindusara. Both the cities handled commercial activities. Asoka had himself formally crowned in 268 BC.
32. Which of the following refers to udaka-bhaga?
[A] Tax on irrigated land
[B] Tax on fertile land
[C] Tax on trade
[D] Tax on production
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Correct Answer: A [Tax on irrigated land]
Notes:
During the Mauryan period when the importance of irrigation was fully realised, the peasants had to pay more tax on irrigated land which was known as udaka-bhaga. It refers to water rate, and was generally levied at one-fifth to one-third of the produce.
33. 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.
34. Against which of the following kingdoms did Kharvela led successful campaigns?
[A] Chola
[B] Satvahana
[C] Cheras
[D] Pandyas
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Correct Answer: B [Satvahana]
Notes:
King Kharvela was the ruler of the Chedi dynasty which established after the decline of the Muryans. King Kharavela possessed a large army, consisting of infantry, cavalry, elephant force, and chariots. He led successful campaigns against the kingdoms of Satavahana, Anga, and Magadha.
35. Which of the following is the first known satraps of Mathura?
[A] Hagana
[B] Liaka Kusulaka
[C] Patika Kusulaka
[D] Bhumaka
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Correct Answer: A [Hagana ]
Notes:
The first known satraps of Mathura are Hagana and Hagamasa.“Rajuvula” who was one of their successor has been mentioned as Mahasatrapa in the Mora inscription , that was found near Mathura.
36. Which of the following Dharmashastra were composed during the Gupta period?
1) Yajnavalkya
2) Katyayana
3) Narada
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
The Gupta period is considered as the Golden Age of art and literature in ancient India. During the Gupta period, Several Dharam Shastras such as Yajnavalkya, Narada, Katyayana, and Brihaspati Smritis were composed.
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. Which of the following point towards considerable volume of trade between the Byzantine empire and India during the Gupta period?
1. Byzantine gold coins discovered in southern, eastern and western parts of India.
2. In his law digest, Justinian gave a long list of imports from India.
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:
There was considerable volume of trade between the Byzantine empire and India during the Gupta period as reeflected by Byzantine gold coins discovered in southern, eastern and western parts of India. Also in his law digest, Justinian gave a long list of imports from India.
39. The largest number of Vakataka inscriptions belongs to which of the following kings?
[A] Prabhavatigupta
[B] Pravarasena II
[C] Divakarasena
[D] Damodarasena
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Correct Answer: B [Pravarasena II]
Notes:
The largest number of Vakataka inscriptions belong to the reign of Pravarasena II. He was the son of Rudrasena II. A dozen copper-plate grants were discovered in different parts of Vidarbha.
40. Devapala was succeeded by which of the following?
[A] Narayanapala
[B] Vigrahapala
[C] Mahipala I
[D] Ramapala
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Correct Answer: B [Vigrahapala]
Notes:
The Pala ruler ‘Devapala’ was succeeded by Vigrahapala. Vigrahapala ruled for about 3 or 4 years after that, he abdicated his throne and began to live the life of an ascetic.
