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 Pala ruler founded the Somapuri monastery near Paharpur in Bihar?
[A] Gopala
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Dharmapala founded the Vikramshila monastery near Bhagalpur in Bihar. He is also credited with the foundation of the Somapuri monastery near Paharpur in Bihar. Dharmapala is also credited with the grant of 200 villages to Nalanda University.
32. Which of the following were under the direct control of Dharmapala?
1. Bengal
2. Bihar
3. Kannauj
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: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Bengal and Bihar both were directly under the control of Dharmapala. The kingdom of Kanauj was subordinate to him. The rulers of other areas like Punjab, Rajputana, Malva and Berar acknowledged him as their overlord and also paid him homage.
33. Which of the following Buddhist writer, was patronised by Dharmapala?
[A] Ashvagosha
[B] Nagarjuna
[C] Haribhadra
[D] Vasumitra
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Correct Answer: C [Haribhadra]
Notes:
Dharmapala founded a splendid monetary at Odantapuri in Bihar. Haribhadra who was a Buddhist writer, was patronised by Dharmapala. Dharmapala was great both in arts of peace and war.
34. Where was the earliest capital of the Gangas situated?
[A] Banavasi
[B] Kolar
[C] Madurai
[D] Kanchi
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Correct Answer: B [Kolar]
Notes:
The earliest capital of the Gangas was located near Kolar. The Kolar supplied a lot of gold to the kingdom of Gangas. They made most of the land grants to the Jainas. They were earlier feudatories of the Pallavas.
35. Which of the following Kings helped Pallava King Nandivarmana to regain Kanchi from the Chalukyas?
[A] Kirtivarman II
[B] Dantidurga
[C] Krishna I
[D] Dhruva
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Correct Answer: B [Dantidurga]
Notes:
The name ‘Dantidurga’ meant he whose elephant is his fortress which also signifies the military feats and accomplishments of Dantidurga. He also helped his father-in-law, the Pallava King Nandivarmana, to regain Kanchi from the Chalukyas.
36. The Magnificent rock-cut Kailashnatha Temple at Ellora was built during the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Dhruva
[B] Amoghavarsha I
[C] Krishna I
[D] Dantidurga
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna I]
Notes:
The magnificent rock-cut Kailashnatha Temple at Ellora which is situated near present-day Aurangabad, Maharastra was built during the reign of Rashtrakuta king Krishna I. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
37. Which of the following kings received two statues as an act of submission from the king of Ceylon?
[A] Dantidurga
[B] Dhruva
[C] Govind II
[D] Govind III
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Correct Answer: D [Govind III]
Notes:
During the reign of Govind III, It is believed that the Rashtrakuta empire gradually spread over the areas from Cape Comorin to Kannauj and from Banaras to Bharuch. He received two statues as an act of submission from the king of Ceylon.
38. 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.
39. Which of the following visited the kingdom of Pulkshein II?
[A] Fa-Hein
[B] I-tsing
[C] Hsuan Tsang
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Hsuan Tsang]
Notes:
Hsuan Tsang visited the kingdom of Pulkshein II. Hsuan Tsang describes that even though Pulkeshin II was Hindu, he was tolerant towards Buddhism and Jainism. Pulkhein II sent an embassy to Persian king Khusro II.
40. Which of the following kings was posted as the Chola viceroy of Sri Lanka by Rajadhiraja Chola?
[A] Kollutung
[B] Rajendra I
[C] Virarajendra
[D] Rajendra II
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Correct Answer: C [Virarajendra]
Notes:
Virarajendra Chola ruled the Chola empire from 1063 A.D. to 1067 A.D. During the reign of the Chola king, Rajadhiraja Chola, Virarajendra was posted as the Chola viceroy of Sri Lanka .
