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. During the early medieval period the status of which of the following degenerated?
[A] Brahmanas
[B] Kshtriyas
[C] Vaishyas
[D] Shudras
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Correct Answer: C [Vaishyas]
Notes:
After the reign of Harsha the status of Vaisyas in society degenerated to such an extent that there was hardly any difference between the status of a Vaishya and that of a Sudra during the early medieval period.
32. Nighantu was written by which of the following?
[A] Kasyapa
[B] Nagarjuna
[C] Dhanvantari
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Dhanvantari]
Notes:
The book ‘Nighantu’ was wriiten by Dhanvantari. It is one of the oldest medico-botanical dictionary. Later this book was revised by Kasyapa. It is a treatise on medicinal herbs and drugs.
33. Which of the following Rashtrakita king made a new capital city Manyakheta?
[A] Govinda II
[B] Amoghavarsha I
[C] Govinda III
[D] Dantidurga
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Correct Answer: B [Amoghavarsha I]
Notes:
Amoghavarsha I was the greatest ruler of the Rashtrakuta dynasty who ruled for around 64 years. He moved the Rashtrakuta regal capital from Mayurkhandi in the Bidar district to Manyakheta in the Gulbarga district in the modern Karnataka state.
34. Which of the following kings defeated the Chola king Parantaka I?
[A] Krishna I
[B] Krishna III
[C] Indra III
[D] Govinda III
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna III]
Notes:
Krishna III (939 to 967 CE) was engaged in a struggle against the Paramaras of Malwa and the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi. In about 949 CE, he annexed the northern part of the Chola empire after defeating the Chola king Parantaka I. He set up a pillar of victory in Rameshwaram and also built a temple.
35. Which of the following was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king Dantidurga?
[A] Kirtivarman I
[B] Kirtivarman II
[C] Vikramaditya I
[D] Vikramaditya II
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Correct Answer: B [Kirtivarman II]
Notes:
Kirtivarman II ruled from c.743 to 757 CE. He was the last ruler of Chalukyan dynasty who was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king Dantidurga. After the Chalukayas, the Rashtrakutas came into prominence.
36. Which of the following temples is the earliest of the Aihole group?
[A] The Ladh Khan Temple
[B] The Durga Temple
[C] Hucchimalligudi Temple
[D] Sun temple at Konark
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Correct Answer: C [Hucchimalligudi Temple]
Notes:
Three temples at Aihole are particularly famous which are the Ladh Khan Temple, the Durga Temple, and Hucchimalligudi Temple. The Huchimalligudi temple seems to be the earliest of the Aihole group and it contains a Sikhara of the Nagara type.
37. Shivaskandavarman ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 3rd Century A.D.
[B] 4th Century A.D.
[C] 6th Century A.D.
[D] 7th Century A.D.
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Correct Answer: B [4th Century A.D.]
Notes:
According to some inscriptions, one of the earliest rulers of the Pallava Dynasty was Shivaskandavarman. It is believed that he ruled in the early 4th century CE from 275 A.D. to 300 A.D.
38. Rajadhiraja died on the battlefield while fighting in the battle of Koppam against which of the following kings?
[A] Jayasimha II
[B] Someshwar
[C] Jayasimha I
[D] Jagadhekamalla I
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Correct Answer: B [Someshwar]
Notes:
Rajadhiraja was one of the greatest and bravest warriors in the Chola dynasty. He died in the battlefield while fighting in the battle of Koppam against Someshwar, a western Chalukyan king.
39. The Chola dynasty came to an end in which of the following centuries?
[A] 12th century
[B] 13th century
[C] 14th century
[D] 15th century
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Correct Answer: B [13th century]
Notes:
Kulottunga II, Rajaraja II and Kulothunga III tried to maintain the Chola empire but the Chola power gradually decline. The dynasty came to an end in the 13th century. The Pandyas and the Hoysalas overtook the Cholas in the south.
40. The rock-cut cave temple at Malaiyadikurichi in Tirunelveli district is ascribed to the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Arikesary Maravarman
[B] Seliyan Sendan
[C] Koccadiyan Ranadhira
[D] Maravarman Rajasimha I
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Correct Answer: B [Seliyan Sendan]
Notes:
During the reign of the king Jayantavarman, the rock-cut cave temple at Malaiyadikurichi in Tirunelveli district was built. This inscription is dated to the 17th regnal year of “Maran Sendan”, and states that the cave was excavated by an officer under the royal order.
