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 Mauryan King?
[A] Ashoka
[B] Brihadratha
[C] Dashrath
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Brihadratha]
Notes:
After Ashoka the Maurya empire declined rapidly and the later kings had very short reigns. The Mauryan dynasty came to an end when the last king Brihadratha was killed by Pushyamitra Sunga, in 187 BCE.
32. Which of the following committee looked after the production of commodities in Mauryan administration?
[A] Market Affairs
[B] Industry
[C] Manufacturing and Distribution
[D] Trade, commerce and Market Regulations
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Correct Answer: B [Industry]
Notes:
The committee which looked after the production of commodities was Industry. This committee was responsible to keep a watch on the quality of raw materials used. They also decided on the fair value of the articles produced.
33. Which of the following Asokan inscription makes a precise reference to taxation?
[A] Rummindei inscription
[B] Allahabad pillar inscription
[C] Barbara cave Inscription
[D] Kandhar Inscription
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Correct Answer: A [Rummindei inscription ]
Notes:
Ashokan Edicts in the form of Rock Edicts, Pillar Edicts, and Cave Inscriptions are found at different places in the Indian Sub-continent. The Rummindei inscription is the only Asokan inscription which makes a precise reference to taxation.
34. 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
35. The villages that were granted to secular parties who also administered them for religious purposes were known as?
[A] Agrahara Grants
[B] Devagrahara Grants
[C] Bali
[D] Vata-bhuta
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Correct Answer: B [Devagrahara Grants]
Notes:
Some of the inscriptions associated with the Gupta period show that villages were granted to secular parties also, who administered them for religious purposes.
36. Which of the following rulers ruled the Vakataka Nandivardhana branch after the death of Rudrasena II?
[A] Prabhavatigupta
[B] Pravarasena II
[C] Damodarasena
[D] Divakarasena
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Correct Answer: A [Prabhavatigupta]
Notes:
Rudrasena II who was the son of Prithvisena I ruled only for a period of five years and died. He left behind three minor sons Divakarasena, Damodarasena, and Pravarasena. His wife Prabhavatigupta ruled as the regent until 410 CE.
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. Which of the following kings was the successor of the king Sarvavarmana?
[A] Avanti Varmana
[B] Sarvavarmana
[C] Advaita Varmana
[D] Grahavarmana
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Correct Answer: A [Avanti Varmana]
Notes:
Avanti Varmana who was the son of Sarvavarmana ruled the Maukhari dynasty from 585 CE to 600 CE. Avanti Varmana also adopted the title of Maharajadhiraja and extended the boundaries of his kingdom by transferring the capital to Kannauj.
39. Which of the following succeeded Goapala?
[A] Dharmapala
[B] Devapala
[C] Mahipala I
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Gopala was succeeded by his son, Dharmapala. He ruled for about 40 years. He achieved a lot in his lifetime. Dharmapala also undertook foreign expedition. However he initially suffered defeats at the hands of the Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas.
40. Which of the following rhetoricians belong to the Medieval period?
1) Udbhat,
2) Vamana,
3) Anandavardhana
4) Ahinavagupta
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3, & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, & 4]
Notes:
The Medieval period is called the golden age of Sanskrit poetics. Many great poets and rhetoricians belong to the medieval period like Udbhat, Vamana, Rudrata, Anandavardhana, Ahinavagupta, and Kuntaka or Kuntala.
