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 a tax imposed on temporary tenants during the Gupta period?
[A] Uparikara
[B] Mahapratihara
[C] Udranga
[D] Vata-Bhuta
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Correct Answer: A [Uparikara]
Notes:
During the Gupta period, two new agricultural taxes appear in Gupta inscriptions which are known as Uparikara and Udranga. ‘Uparikara’ was probably a tax imposed on temporary tenants and ‘Udranga’ was probably a water tax or a sort of police tax.
32. Which of the following Vakataka king took the title of Samrat?
[A] Pravarasena
[B] Vindhyashakti
[C] Prithvisena
[D] Rudrasena
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Correct Answer: A [Pravarasena]
Notes:
Pravarasena was the second ruler of the Vakataka Dynasty. He performed an asvamedha sacrifice and a vajapeya sacrifice. He was the only Vakataka king who took the title of Samrat.
33. Which of the following Pushyabhuti king was treacherously killed by Shashanka, the king of Gauda?
[A] Prabhakar Vardhana
[B] Rajya Vardhana
[C] Harsha Vardhana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Rajya Vardhana]
Notes:
After the death of Prabhakar Vardhan, his elder son Rajya Vardhana came to the throne. But Rajya Vardhan was treacherously killed by Shashanka who was the king of Gauda, that is, Bengal and Bihar.
34. Which of the following was called the Minister for Foreign Relations and War during the Harsha’s administration?
[A] Simhanada
[B] Avanti
[C] Kuntala
[D] Bhanu
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Correct Answer: B [Avanti]
Notes:
Avanti was Harsha’s minister of war and peace, mentioned in Banabhatta’s Harshacharita. Avanti was the officer’s personal name, not the title of the office.
35. Which of the following is the only Vakataka ruler to whom the title ‘samrat’ was accorded?
[A] Vindhyasakti
[B] Pravarasena
[C] Rudrasena II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Pravarasena]
Notes:
Pravarasena who was the son of Vindhyasakti is the only Vakataka ruler to whom the title ‘samrat’ was accorded. He performed ‘Vajapeya’ and four ‘Ashvamedha’ sacrifices.
36. Which of the following term refers to those persons who were reduced to the status of slaves on account of their inability to pay their debts?
[A] Kritadasas
[B] Rinadasas
[C] Svavikrayi
[D] Dhvajahrita
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Correct Answer: B [Rinadasas]
Notes:
Those persons who were reduced to the status of slaves on account of their inability to pay their debts were referred to as Rinadasas. Whereas Kritadasas were those slaves who had been purchased.
37. Which of the following kings led the restoration works of the sand-buried temple Sri Traikutaka?
[A] Dharmapala
[B] Devapala
[C] Gopala
[D] Mahendrapala
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Correct Answer: B [Devapala]
Notes:
Devapala was the third ruler of the Pala dynasty which was founded by King Gopala. He was also a zealous advocate of Buddhism. During the reign of this king restoration of the sand-buried temple, Sri Traikutaka and its enlargement happened.
38. From the eighth century onward, merchants from which of the following groups became prominent in trade linking the Persian Gulf, Red Sea and western Indian Ocean?
[A] Arabs
[B] Europeans
[C] Romans
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Arabs]
Notes:
Arab merchants played a major role in these maritime networks. They traded alongside Persian, Indian and other merchants; commercial prominence does not imply exclusive control of all shipping.
39. Where was the capital of Chalukyas situated in the western Deccan?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Madurai
[C] Vatapi
[D] Vellore
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Correct Answer: C [Vatapi]
Notes:
The Chalukyas were a maritime power. They set up their kingdom in western Deccan. Their capital was situated at Vatapi which is modern Badami in the state of Karnataka. The Chalukyas of Badami played a prominent role in the history of Deccan and south India.
40. Which of the following temples is not part of the Aihole group?
[A] The Ladh Khan Temple
[B] The Durga Temple
[C] Hucchimalligudi Temple
[D] Sun temple at Konark
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Correct Answer: D [Sun temple at Konark]
Notes:
The Sun Temple at Konark is in Odisha. Lad Khan, Durga and Huchimalligudi are temples at Aihole in Karnataka.
