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 most famous ruler of Satavahana dysnasty?
[A] Simuka
[B] Gautamiputra Satkarni
[C] Vashishthiputra Pulumayi
[D] Yajna Sri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Gautamiputra Satkarni]
Notes:
The fortunes of the Satavahanas dynasty were revived by its most famous ruler named Gautamiputra Satkarni. He defeated the Shakas and raised the power and prestige of the Satvahanas to greater heights during his rule.
32. Which of the following areas were called as the rice bowl during the Satavahanas period?
[A] Krishna – Godavari Delta
[B] Krishna – Kaveri Delta
[C] Krishna – Periyar Delta
[D] Kaveri – Godavari Delta
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna – Godavari Delta]
Notes:
During the Satavahana period, Deccan developed a very advanced rural economy. The people knew about the art of paddy transplantation. The area on the confluence of the rivers Krishna and Godavari formed a great rice bowl of that time.
33. Kujula Kadphises died in which of the following years?
[A] 60 A.D.
[B] 70 A.D.
[C] 80 A.D.
[D] 90 A.D.
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Correct Answer: C [80 A.D.]
Notes:
According to the Rabatak inscription, Kujula Kadphises was the great grandfather of the great Kushan king Kanishka I. He is considered as the founder of the Kushan Empire. He died in the year 80 A.D.
34. Which of the following kings was the son of Kujula Kadphises?
[A] Kanishka
[B] Vasumitra
[C] Vima Kadphises
[D] Nagarjuna
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Correct Answer: C [Vima Kadphises]
Notes:
Vima Kadphises was the son of Kadphises I or Kujula Kadphises. He started as a co-ruler with his father. He conquered Gandhara from the Parthians. He also spread the kingdom to the east of the Indus till the Mathura region.
35. Which of the following was the author of Si-Yu-Ki?
[A] Fa-Hein
[B] Hsuan Tsang
[C] I-tsing
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Hsuan Tsang]
Notes:
The Chinese pilgrim Hsuan Tsang visited India during the time of Harsha. He is also known as the Prince of Travelers and is the author of Si-Yu-Ki. He visited India during 629–644 CE.
36. 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.
37. Which of the following succeeded the Ikshavakus in the Krishna-Guntur region?
[A] Pallavas
[B] Gangas
[C] Kalabhras
[D] Pandyas
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Correct Answer: A [Pallavas]
Notes:
The Pallavas succeeded the Ikshavakus in the Krishna-Guntur region. The Pallavas were a local tribe. They expanded their empire over both the southern Andhra and the northern Tamil Nadu.
38. In the images of Nataraja, Siva is shown dancing on which of the following things?
[A] Globe
[B] Back of a Bull
[C] Back of a Tiger
[D] snake head
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Correct Answer: B [Back of a Bull]
Notes:
During the Medieval period, Siva was worshipped in the phallic form as well as in the human form. The Ardhanarisvara form of Shiva was also a common object of worship. In the images of Nataraja, Siva is shown dancing on the back of the bull.
39. Brihanmanasa was written by which of the following?
[A] Bhaskaracharya
[B] Nagarjuna
[C] Manu
[D] Balabhadra
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Correct Answer: C [Manu]
Notes:
Brihanmanasa was written by Manu in the last quarter of ninth century. Laghumanasa which was composed by Munjala in about 932 AD is based on Brihanmanasa only.
40. Simhavishnu was succeeded by which of the following kings?
[A] Narasimhavarman I
[B] Mahendravarman I
[C] Shivaskandavarman
[D] Simhavarman
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Correct Answer: B [Mahendravarman I]
Notes:
Mahendravarman I was the Pallava king who ruled the dynasty from 590 A.D. to 630 A.D. He was defeated by Pulekshin II at Pullalur (near Kanchi) who annexed the northern part of the Pallava kingdom.
