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 year of accession of Harsha Vardhana?
[A] 606 CE
[B] 608 CE
[C] 610 CE
[D] 612 CE
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Correct Answer: A [606 CE]
Notes:
During the time of Harsha some of the subordinate rulers had titles such as samanta and raja. They used the Harsha era of 606 CE. 606 CE was the year when Harsha Vardhana ascended the throne.
32. Which of the following kings was defeated by the Rashtrakuta King Indra III?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Rajyapala
[C] Mahendrapala
[D] Yashpala
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Correct Answer: C [Mahendrapala]
Notes:
Mahendrapala who ruled from 885 C.E. to 910 C.E. was the successor of Bhoja I / Mihir Bhoja. He was defeated by the Rashtrakuta King Indra III, who completely devastated the city of Kannauj.
33. The eastern Gangas ruled at which of the following places in 5th century?
[A] Patliputra
[B] Tamralipti
[C] Kannauj
[D] Kalinga
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Correct Answer: D [Kalinga]
Notes:
The Gangas are also referred to as western Gangas or the Gangas of Mysore to demarcate them from eastern Gangas. The eastern Gangas ruled in Kalinga in the 5th century.
34. Which of the following refers to a fine realised for 10 offences committed by the villagers?
[A] Pindaka
[B] Udranga
[C] Dasaparadh
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Dasaparadh]
Notes:
Dasaparadha refers to a fine which was realised for 10 offences committed by the villagers. Those offences included disobedience to the orders of the king, murder of a woman, intermixture of castes, adultery, theft, obscenity, assault, etc.
35. Which of the following ruled after Uttama Chola?
[A] Aditya I
[B] Parantaka I
[C] Sundara Chola
[D] Arumolivarman
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Correct Answer: D [Arumolivarman]
Notes:
Arumolivarman or Rajaraja I came to power after the rule of Uttama Chola. He ruled from c.985 to 1014 CE. He is regarded as the greatest Chola ruler as helped raise the Chola Empire to become the largest dominion in South India till the 13th century.
36. Paraga nagaram was the corporate organisation of which of the following during the Chola administration?
[A] Textile trade
[B] Oil and ghee suppliers
[C] Seafaring merchants
[D] Oil merchants
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Correct Answer: C [Seafaring merchants]
Notes:
The nagaram during the Chola administration was specific to different trades and specialised groups. Paraga nagaram was a corporate organisation of seafaring merchants whereas the Vaniya nagaram catered to the oil merchants.
37. Which Indus Valley Civilization site was located near border of modern Iran?
[A] Kot Diji
[B] Balakot
[C] Suktagen Dor
[D] Amri
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Correct Answer: C [Suktagen Dor]
Notes:
Suktagendor was located around 55 kms from the shore of Arabian Sea on the Bank of Dasht River near the Iran Border. It was an important coastal town. Suktagendor is considered to be the western border of the Indus Valley Civilization.
38. The kingdom of Gondwana was ruled by which of the following rulers?
[A] Dalpat Shah
[B] Rani Durgavati
[C] Asaf Khan
[D] Sangram Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Rani Durgavati]
Notes:
The kingdom of Gondwana was an independent state in Central India ruled by Rani Durgavati. It included the Narmada valley and the northern portions of Madhya Pradesh and a number of Gond and Rajput principalities.
39. At which of the following places did Maharaja Jai Singh built observatories?
1.Delhi
2.Jaipur
3.Ujjain
4.Varanasi
Select the correct options from the codes given below:
[A] 1 and 2
[B] 1 and 3
[C] 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Maharaja Jai Singh built observatories at five places which are as follows: Delhi, Mathura, Jaipur, Ujjain and Varanasi. Maharaja Jai Singh was a great astrologer.
40. Which among the following is a common method of cultivation in the first agricultural revolution?
[A] Crop rotation
[B] Shifting cultivation
[C] Subsistance agriculture
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Shifting cultivation]
Notes:
Shifting cultivation is a common method of cultivation in the first agricultural revolution. The specific kind of shifting cultivation used is slash-and-burn agriculture.
