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. Indo-Greeks invaded India in which of the following century?
[A] 1st century BCE
[B] 2nd century BCE
[C] 3rd century BCE
[D] 4th century BCE
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Correct Answer: A [1st century BCE]
Notes:
After the death of Ashoka, the successors of Ashoka were too weak to hold ground. Therefore a series of invasions on the
north-western border of India started. In the beginning of the 2nd century BCE, the Indo-Greeks were the first to invade the Indian subcontinent.
32. Which of the following Gupta King claimed the title of maharajadhiraja?
[A] Maharaja Ghatotkacha
[B] Chandragupta – I
[C] Chandragupta – II
[D] Samudragupta
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Correct Answer: B [Chandragupta – I]
Notes:
Chandragupta – I claimed the title of maharajadhiraja (king of kings). He married a Lichchhavai princess. He was the son and successor of Ghatotkacha and was definitely a strong ruler.
33. Which of the following Gupta king adopted the title of Kaviraja?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Kumargupta
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: A [Samudragupta]
Notes:
Samudragupta is depicted in his coins as a poet, a musician, and a patron of learning. He was a great patron of art and adopted the title of Kaviraja which means king among poets.
34. Which of the following was the son and successor of Vakataka ruler Vindhyashakti II/ Vindhyasena?
[A] Sarvasena
[B] Harisena
[C] Devasena
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: D [Pravarasena II]
Notes:
Pravarasena II was the son and successor of Vakataka ruler Vindhyashakti II/ Vindhyasena. Pravarsena II ruled for a period of fifteen years. He was followed by Devasena, who was a pleasure-seeking ruler.
35. Which of the following were employed for the execution of criminals?
[A] Kshtriyas
[B] Vaishyas
[C] Shudras
[D] Chandalas
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Correct Answer: D [Chandalas]
Notes:
During the early medieval period the Chandalas were employed for the execution of criminals. The Chandalas lived outside the village. They were not allowed to touch others. There was a serious crisis in the social order during that period.
36. Which of the following was the term used for those persons who sold themselves as slaves in times of famines to maintain themselves?
[A] Kritadasas
[B] Svavikrayi
[C] Dhvajahrita
[D] Rinadasas
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Correct Answer: B [Svavikrayi]
Notes:
Persons who sold themselves as slaves in times of famines to maintain themselves were referred to as Svavikraryi. Whereas Dhvajahrita were those persons who were captured by the victorious rulers as prisoners of war. They had to work as slaves.
37. Which of the following laid the foundations of the fort of Vatapi?
[A] Jayasimha
[B] Ranaraga
[C] Pulkeshin I
[D] Mangalesha
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Correct Answer: C [Pulkeshin I]
Notes:
Pulakesin I got the foundations of the fort of Vatapi, modern Badami in the Bijapur District, laid down. However, he is not credited with any specific conquest. He ruled over the present Bijapur District with the capital at Badami
38. Which of the following acquired the title of dakshinapatheshvara?
[A] Kirtivarman I
[B] Pulkeshin II
[C] Vikramaditya I
[D] Vikramaditya II
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Correct Answer: B [Pulkeshin II ]
Notes:
Pulkeshin II acquired the title of dakshinapatheshvara which means the lord of the south. He defeated Harsha in 637-638 AD. Pulkeshin II led many expeditions against eastern Deccan kingdoms, south Kosala and Kalinga.
39. At which of the following places did Rajadhiraja planted a Jaystambha?
[A] Kalyani
[B] Yadgir
[C] Anuradhapura
[D] Kolhapur
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Correct Answer: B [Yadgir]
Notes:
Rajadhiraja who was the son and the successor of Emperor Rajendra Chola I ruled the Chola kingdom from 1044 A.D. to 1052 A.D. He sacked and plundered Chalukyan cities such as Kalyani and planted a Jaystambha at Yadgir.
40. 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.
