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 last ruler of this Indo-Greek dynasty?
[A] Demetrius
[B] Menander
[C] Hermaius
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Hermaius]
Notes:
Hermaius was the last ruler of the the Indo-Greek dynasty. Around the last quarter of the 2nd century BCE he was defeated by the Parthians. This led to the end of Greek rule in Bactria and the area to the south of the Hindu Kush.
32. 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.
33. Which of the following kings is glorified in the Bhitari pillar inscription?
[A] Chandragupta – I
[B] Samudragupta
[C] Chandragupta II
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: D [Skandagupta]
Notes:
The Bhitari pillar inscription of Skandagupta dates to the reign of Gupta empire ruler Skandagupta. In Bhitari pillar inscription, Skandagupta is glorified as a person who subdued the earth and became merciful to the conquered people.
34. Which of the following was the author of the Sanskrit lexicon Amarakosha?
[A] Dandin
[B] Amarshima
[C] Kalidasa
[D] Bhasa
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Correct Answer: B [Amarshima]
Notes:
Amarshima was the author of the Sanskrit lexicon Amarakosha. Amarshima is said to have been one of the nine gems that adorned the court of Vikramaditya, that is, Chandragupta Vikramaditya.
35. From which of the following places a dated stone image of a seated Tirthankara belonging to 432 CE was excavated?
[A] Udaigiri
[B] Sarnath
[C] Khairigarh
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: D [Mathura]
Notes:
The Buddha images found in Mathura were different from Sarnath in several ways. The dated stone image of a seated Tirthankara belonging to 432 CE which was excavated at Mathura was also different from the seated figurines of preceding centuries.
36. In which of the following period Ardhanarisvara form of Siva was created?
[A] Gupta period
[B] Chola period
[C] Kushanas period
[D] Mauryan period
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Correct Answer: A [Gupta period]
Notes:
Some of the most beautiful Siva images belong to the Gupta period. Ekamukhi and Chaturmukhi Siva-Lingas were introduced by the Gupta artists. Ardhanarisvara form of Siva was also created by the Gupta artists, where the deity is represented as half male and half female.
37. Which of the following kings is considered as the last known ruler of the Nandivardhana branch of the Vakataka dynasty?
[A] Prithvisena I
[B] Rudrasena II
[C] Pravarasena II
[D] Prithivisena II
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Correct Answer: D [Prithivisena II]
Notes:
The last known ruler of the Nandivardhana branch of the Vakataka dynasty was Prithvisena II. He is credited with the revival of the fallen fortunes of the Vakatakas. He also had to face the invasion of Harisena of Vatsagulma.
38. At which of the following places did king Bhaskar-varman attended the assemblies of Harsha?
1) Kanauj
2) Prayaga
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:
Bhaskar-varman was the ruler of Kamarupa. They acknowledged the overlordship of the Gupta king. It is also known that king Bhaskar-varman attended the assemblies of Harsha at Kanauj and Prayaga.
39. Which of the following wrote Aryasiddhanta?
[A] Balabhadra
[B] Aryabhata II
[C] Prithusvami
[D] Bhattotpala
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Correct Answer: B [Aryabhata II]
Notes:
Aryabhata II who wrote the Aryasiddhanta was the most important author of the medieval age. Aryadiddhanta is a lost work on astronomical computations.
40. 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.
