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 kings was the most successful and popular ruler of Pratiharas?
[A] Vatsaraja
[B] Harichandra
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Mihir Bhoja
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Correct Answer: D [Mihir Bhoja]
Notes:
Bhoja I / Mihir Bhoja who ruled the Gurjara?Pratiharas from 836 C.E. to 885 C.E. was the Grandson of Nagabhatta II. He had a long reign of over 46 years and proved to be the most successful and popular ruler of Pratiharas.
32. During the early medieval period the status of which of the following degenerated?
[A] Brahmanas
[B] Kshtriyas
[C] Vaishyas
[D] Shudras
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Correct Answer: C [Vaishyas]
Notes:
After the reign of Harsha the status of Vaisyas in society degenerated to such an extent that there was hardly any difference between the status of a Vaishya and that of a Sudra during the early medieval period.
33. Which of the following epics are written by Vasudeva?
1) Yudhishthiravijaya
2) Sauri-kathodaya
3) Tripuradahana
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
Vasudeva was the son of Ravi. He was a Yamaka poet and a protege of King Ramavarman of Mahodayapura. Vasudeva has given us three long epics Yudhishthiravijaya, Sauri-kathodaya and Tripuradahana.
34. An important writer on Sanskrit metres named Utpala belonged to which of the following centuries?
[A] 8th century
[B] 9th century
[C] 10th century
[D] 11th century
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Correct Answer: C [10th century]
Notes:
With regards to metrics Utpala was the only important writer on Sanskrit metres. He lived in the latter hall of the tenth century AD. He was a commentator of V?r?ha Mihira’s Brihat Samhit?.
35. During the reign of which of the following kings the Pallavas rose to power?
[A] Shivaskandavarman,
[B] Mahendravarman I
[C] Simhavishnu
[D] Mahendravarman II
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Correct Answer: C [Simhavishnu]
Notes:
During the last quarter of the 6th century, Simhavishnu, also known as Avanisimha, who was the son of Pallava king Simhavarman III played a crucial role in the rise of power of Pallavas.
36. Which of the following Chola King annexed the northern Sri Lanka and named it Mummadichola mandalam?
[A] Sundara Chola
[B] Uttama Chola
[C] Rajaraja I
[D] Rajaraja II
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Correct Answer: C [Rajaraja I ]
Notes:
Rajaraja I destroyed the chera navy at Trivandrum, attacked Quilon, and captured Madurai. He also captured the northern Sri Lanka and named it Mummadichola mandalam. Rajaraja I also conquered the Maldives islands.
37. Which of the following Chola King led a naval expedition against the Sailendra Empire and expanded Chola trade with China?
[A] Rajaraja I
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Rajendra II
[D] Virarajendra
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Correct Answer: A [Rajaraja I]
Notes:
Arumolivarman or Rajaraja I led a naval expedition against the Sailendra Empire in Malaya peninsula and expanded Chola trade with China. He also came out victorious against the Western Chalukyas and the Rashtrakutas.
38. 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.
39. The didactic works of Sangam literature are known as?
[A] Melkannakku
[B] Pattuppattu
[C] Kilkanakku
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Kilkanakku]
Notes:
The Sangam literature can be divided into two groups, that is, the narrative and the didactic. The didactic works of the Sangam literature are called Kilkanakku. It consists of 18 Minor Works.
40. When were Ellora caves designated a UNESCO World Heritage site?
[A] 1984
[B] 1995
[C] 1983
[D] 2001
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Correct Answer: C [1983]
Notes:
Ellora caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983.
