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. The Mauryan kings, especially Ashoka, highly patronised which of the following art forms?
1. Stone sculptures
2. Ring stones
3. Disc stones
4. Terracotta figurines
5. Stupa architecture
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 3 & 5
[C] Only 2, 3, 4 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, 4 & 5]
Notes:
The Mauryan kings, especially Ashoka, highly patronised the following art forms:
1. Stone sculptures
2. Ring stones
3. Disc stones
4. Terracotta figurines
5. Stupa architecture
32. Against which of the following kingdoms did Kharvela led successful campaigns?
[A] Chola
[B] Satvahana
[C] Cheras
[D] Pandyas
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Correct Answer: B [Satvahana]
Notes:
King Kharvela was the ruler of the Chedi dynasty which established after the decline of the Muryans. King Kharavela possessed a large army, consisting of infantry, cavalry, elephant force, and chariots. He led successful campaigns against the kingdoms of Satavahana, Anga, and Magadha.
33. Which of the following became important Buddhist sites under the Satavahanas?
1) Nagarjunakonda
2) Amravati
3) Nashik
4) Junar
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Though the Satavahanas made liberal sacrificial fees to the Brahmanas, they also promoted Buddhism. Some of the important Buddhist sites under the Satavahanas were Nagarjunakonda and Amravati in Andhra Pradesh and Nashik and Junar areas of Maharashtra.
34. Fa Hien, the famous Chinese traveler, visited India during the reign of which of the following Gupta kings?
[A] Chandragupta II
[B] Samudragupta
[C] Kumargupta
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: A [Chandragupta II]
Notes:
Fa Hien or Faxian who was a famous Chinese traveler, visited India during his reign of Chandragupta II. He came through land route and went back through sea route.
35. Vata-bhuta refers to which of the following?
[A] Plough tax
[B] King’s customary share of the produce normally amounting to one-sixth of the produce, paid by all cultivators.
[C] Cesses for the maintenance of rites performed for the winds and spirits.
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Cesses for the maintenance of rites performed for the winds and spirits.]
Notes:
During the Gupta period vata-bhuta tax was also collected. It probably refers to cesses for the maintenance of rites performed for the winds and spirits.
36. Two temples, in which the images of Vishnu are placed in the center as a chief deity, are found at which of the following places?
1) Dashavatara temple at Deogarh
2) Bhitargaon in Kanpur
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:
During the Gupta period, flat-roofed square temples were built in northern India in the architectural style known as Nagara. Two temples, in which the images of Vishnu are placed in the center as a chief deity, are found at Bhitargaon in Kanpur and Dashavatara temple at Deogarh.
37. Which of the following rulers ruled the Vakataka Nandivardhana branch after the death of Rudrasena II?
[A] Prabhavatigupta
[B] Pravarasena II
[C] Damodarasena
[D] Divakarasena
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Correct Answer: A [Prabhavatigupta]
Notes:
Rudrasena II who was the son of Prithvisena I ruled only for a period of five years and died. He left behind three minor sons Divakarasena, Damodarasena, and Pravarasena. His wife Prabhavatigupta ruled as the regent until 410 CE.
38. Which of the following Kings entered into a matrimonial alliance with the contemporary Kadambas?
[A] Prithvisena I
[B] Rudrasena II
[C] Narendrasena
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: D [Pravarasena II]
Notes:
Pravarasena II who was the son of Rudrasena II entered into a matrimonial alliance with the contemporary Kadambas. His son Narendrasena was married to Ajihata Bhattarika, the daughter of Kakutsavarman of the Kadamba dynasty.
39. 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.
40. Which of the following Chalukya king fought with the Yasovarman?
[A] Vijayaditya
[B] Vakpatiraja
[C] Manorathavarman
[D] Vinayaditya
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayaditya]
Notes:
According to some inscriptions, during the reign of Chalukya king Vinayaditya who ruled from 681 A.D. to 696 A.D. of Badami, his son Vijayaditya fought with the “lord of the whole of northern regions” Yasovarman.
