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 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.
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 are the nine gems of the court of Chandragupta II?
1. Dhanvantri
2. Kalidasa
3. Ghatakarapara
4. Varahamihira
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The nine gems or the Navratnas of the court of Chandragupta II are as follows: Kalidasa, Varahamihrira, Dhanvantri, Ghatakarapara, Shanku, Kahapanaka, Vararuchi, Vetala Bhatta.
34. Which of the following was the head of deshas in the Gupta empire?
[A] Uparika.
[B] Vishayapati.
[C] Gramika
[D] Rajyadhikritas.
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Correct Answer: A [Uparika.]
Notes:
The Gupta empire was divided into provinces known as deshas, Rashtra, or Bhuktis. The head of these provinces were referred to as Uparika. The Uparika was appointed directly by the king himself.
35. In which of the following period elaborate laws were laid down about inheritance?
[A] Shunga Period
[B] Kushans period
[C] Mauryan Period
[D] Gupta period
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Correct Answer: D [Gupta period]
Notes:
The Guptas had a fairly good judicial system as compared to other kingdoms. During the Gupta period elaborate laws were laid down about inheritance. However, like earlier periods, these laws were based on the varna hierarchy.
36. 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.
37. Which of the following was called as chief commandant of the elephant force during Harsha’s administration?
[A] Kuntala
[B] Simhananda
[C] Avanti
[D] Bhanu
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Correct Answer: B [Simhananda]
Notes:
The chief commandant of the elephant force during the Harsh’s administration was called as the Skandagupta. According to the Madhuvana Copper Plate inscription, Skandagupta is also described as Mahapramatara Mahasamanta.
38. Which of the following temples is considered to be the earliest temple of Bhubaneswar?
[A] Mukteshwara temple
[B] Parasuramesvara temple
[C] Lingraj Temple
[D] Brahmeshwar Temple
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Correct Answer: B [Parasuramesvara temple]
Notes:
From the 7th century AD. to 13th century AD., a large number of temples were erected in Orissa. Bhubaneswar alone has hundreds of temples. The earliest temple of Bhubaneswar is the Parasuramesvara temple which was built around 750 AD.
39. 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.
40. The classic writer Kamban was present at the court of which of the following kings?
[A] Rajendra
[B] Athirajendra
[C] Virarajendra
[D] Kollutung I
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Correct Answer: D [Kollutung I]
Notes:
The empire under Kulottunga was secular in nature and the king encouraged both Saivism and Vaishnavism. The classic writer Kamban, who also wrote Ramayana in Tamil was present at the court of Kollutung I
