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 Republics of Ancient India were destroyed by which dynasty?
[A] Mauryan Empire
[B] Gupta empire
[C] The pallavas
[D] Indo-Greeks
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Correct Answer: B [Gupta empire]
Notes:
All the republican states were destroyed by the imperial Guptas. They pursued the policy of expansion hence they attacked neighbouring states to annex them. A few of them were destroyed by Chandra Gupta I, most of them by Samudra Gupta and the rest of them by Chandra Gupta II
32. Which of the following was a part of the three-pronged policy of Bimbisara to expand his empire?
1. Matrimonial alliances
2. Friendship with strong rulers
3. Conquest of weak neighbours
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The following strategies were a part of the three-pronged policy of Bimbisara to expand his empire:
1. Matrimonial alliances
2. Friendship with strong rulers
3. Conquest of weak neighbours
33. The famous battle of Hydaspes was fought between Alexander and which of the following Indian ruler?
[A] King Ambhi
[B] Chandragupta Maurya
[C] King Porus
[D] Bimbisara
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Correct Answer: C [King Porus]
Notes:
Alexander entered India through the Khyber Pass after conquering the Achaemenid Empire of Persia in 326 BCE. The famous battle of Hydaspas (on Jhelum) was fought between King Porus and Alexander.
34. Which of the following started the practice of giving royal grants of land to Brahmanas and Buddhist monks?
[A] Mauryas
[B] Shungas
[C] Satvahanas
[D] Guptas
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Correct Answer: C [Satvahanas]
Notes:
The Satavahanas dynasty is also known in history for starting the practice of giving royal grants of land. These royal grants were given to Brahmanas and Buddhist monks, including those associated with tax exemptions.
35. Which of the following adopted the title of Shakraditya and Mahendraditya?
[A] Samudragupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Kumargupta
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: C [Kumargupta]
Notes:
Kumaragupta I who regined from c.415 to 455 CE adopted the title of Shakraditya and Mahendraditya and
performed ashavmedha sacrifice. He was the son of Chandragupta II.
36. Which of the following is the oldest record of Kumargupta’s reign?
[A] Karandanda inscription
[B] Mandsor inscription
[C] Bilsad inscription
[D] Damodar Copper plate inscriptions
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Correct Answer: C [Bilsad inscription]
Notes:
The oldest inscription of Kumargupta’s reign is the Bilsad inscription and dates to Gupta year 96, which corresponds to 415 CE. Other inscriptions of Kumaragupta’s reign include the Karandanda, Mandsor, and Damodar Copper plate inscriptions.
37. Which of the following places was the capital of the Pushyabhutis?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Thanesar
[C] Ujjain
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: B [Thanesar]
Notes:
After the decline of the Gupta Empire, Northern India split into several kingdoms. An important ruling family to gain prominence after the fall of the Gupta was the Pushyabhutis with their capital at Thanesar.
38. 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.
39. Kandarya Mahadeva temple was constructed during which of the following period?
[A] 6th century AD
[B] 7th century AD
[C] 9th century AD
[D] 10th century AD
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Correct Answer: D [10th century AD]
Notes:
There are many Siva temples at Khajuraho. The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is the largest and most ornate Hindu temple which was constructed in the 10th century AD. It is considered as one of the best examples of temples from the medieval period in India.
40. At which of the following places, Jain and Brahmanical (Saiva and Vaishnava) temples were erected in the typical Aryavarta style in medieval India?
[A] Mathura
[B] Ujjain
[C] Kashi
[D] Khajuraho
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Correct Answer: D [Khajuraho]
Notes:
The period from 600 A.D. to 1000 A.D. was the golden era of religious architecture. The Hindu monarchs competed with one another in the magnificence and number of their temples. At Khajuraho, Jain and Brahmanical (Saiva and Vaishnava) temples were erected in the typical Aryavarta style.
