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 period saw the emergence of worship of composite deities such as Hari-Hara?
[A] Magadha period
[B] Gupta period
[C] Kushana period
[D] Mauryan Period
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Correct Answer: B [Gupta period]
Notes:
Both the Guptas and Vakatakas were the patrons of God Vishnu. There was also an emergence of worship of composite deities such as Hari-Hara, who is a part Vishnu and part Shiva. Religious syncretism can also be seen. For instance, Buddha was also considered as one of the ten Vishnu avatars.
32. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Gupta coins?
1. The Gupta coins are well designed and meticulously crafted.
2. The coins carried aesthetically impressive depictions of the activities of the rulers.
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 coins of the Gupta empire are well designed and meticulously crafted. The coins carried aesthetically impressive depictions of the activities of the rulers of the Gupta empire.
33. At which of the following places a lifesized bronze image of the Buddha has been discovered?
[A] Gwalior
[B] Ujjain
[C] Sultanganj
[D] Topra
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Correct Answer: C [Sultanganj]
Notes:
During the Gupta period, Buddhism had a great impact on art and architecture. A life-sized bronze image of Buddha belonging to the Mathura school of art has been found from Sultanganj in Bihar.
34. Which of the following kings is the founder of the Vakataka Nandivardhana branch?
[A] Pravarasena
[B] Prithvisena
[C] Vindhyashakti
[D] Rudrasena I
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Correct Answer: D [Rudrasena I]
Notes:
Gautamiputra was the son of the second ruler of the Vakataka dynasty. He died during the lifetime of his father. Rudrasena I succeeded his grandfather Pravarsena to the throne and ruled from Nandivardhana, near modern Nagpur.
35. Which of the following was called the Minister for Foreign Relations and War during the Harsha’s administration?
[A] Simhananda
[B] Avanti
[C] Kuntala
[D] Bhanu
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Correct Answer: B [Avanti]
Notes:
During the Harsha’s administration, there was a well-organized secretariat at the capital. According to Banabhatta who was the court poet of Harsha, the Minister for Foreign Relations and War was called Avanti.
36. Which of the following was called as chief cavalry officer during the Harsha administration?
[A] Avanti
[B] Bhanu
[C] Kuntala
[D] Simhananda
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Correct Answer: C [Kuntala]
Notes:
The Harsha’s army consisted of infantry, cavalry, elephant and camel corps. Harsha’s cavalry was 1,00,000 strong and Elephant corps consisted of 60,000 elephants. The chief cavalry officer was called as Kuntala.
37. Which of the following kings was identified as king Juzr from the travel accounts of the 9th-century Arab merchant, Sulaiman?
[A] Vatsaraja
[B] Nagabhatta I
[C] Harichandra
[D] Mihir Bhoja
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Correct Answer: D [Mihir Bhoja]
Notes:
Mihir Bhoja is also identified as the king Juzr from the travel accounts of the 9th-century Arab merchant, Sulaiman. According to the Arab merchant Sulaiman, Mihir Bhoja possessed great military power and riches.
38. Which of the following works was composed by Rajshekhar, the court poet of Mahendrapala?
1) Vidhasalabhanjika
2) Bhrinjika
3) Balaramayana
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
Rajshekhar was eminent Sanskrit poet, dramatist, and critic in the court of Mahendrapala I during the 10th century. He wrote many plays and poems which include Karpuramanjari, Vidhasalabhanjika, Bhrinjika, Balaramayana, Balabharata, etc.
39. 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.
40. Somesvara I established his capital at which of the following places?
[A] Manyakheta
[B] Kalyanpura
[C] Badami
[D] Kanchi
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Correct Answer: B [Kalyanpura]
Notes:
The Later Chalukyan King Somesvara I came to the throne in 1042 AD. He gave up Manyakheta as his capital and established Kalyanpura of Kalyana as his new capital. His struggle with the Chola empire continued.
