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 founded the Nalanda University?
[A] Kumargupta
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Skandagupta
[D] Samudragupta
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Correct Answer: A [Kumargupta]
Notes:
Kumargupta founded the Nalanda University which is near the present day Patna. He was a worshipper of lord Karttikeya, the son of Lord Shiva. He was challenged by Pushyamitras during his reign.
32. Which of the following ruler served as both Mahadandanayaka as well as a Mahasandhivigrahika?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Samudragupta
[C] Skandagupta
[D] Chandragupta II
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Correct Answer: B [Samudragupta]
Notes:
Harisena who was the composer of the Allahabad pillar inscription of Samudragupta describes that Samudra Gupta served as both Mahadandanayaka (chief judicial officer) as well as a Mahasandhivigrahika (minister for war and peace).
33. Which of the following text mentions that the water touched by an untouchable is seen as unfit for consumption by higher caste?
[A] Acharakkovai
[B] Buddhacharita
[C] Mahabhashya
[D] Mrichakatika
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Correct Answer: A [Acharakkovai]
Notes:
According to the famous text Acharakkovai, if the water is touched by an untouchable also called as Pulaiya, it is seen as unfit for consumption by higher caste people. It is also mentioned that even glancing at a pulaiya polluted the upper caste people.
34. Which of the following kings succeeded Nagabhatta I?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Vatsaraja
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Nagabhatta II
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Correct Answer: B [Vatsaraja]
Notes:
Vatsaraja who ruled from 780 C.E. to 800 C.E. was one of the successors of Nagabhatta I. He extended his rule over to a large part of North India and made Kannauj in western U.P his capital.
35. Which of the following succeeded Dharmapala?
[A] Devapala
[B] Mahipala I
[C] Ramapala
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Devapala]
Notes:
Dharmapala was succeeded by Devapala. He was the son of Dharmapala. Devapala was an efficient ruler as he not only maintained the territories inherited by him from his father intact but also added to them.
36. Which of the following Buddhist king made a grant in favor of Shiv Bhattaraka?
[A] Gopala
[B] Narayanapala
[C] Ashoka
[D] Mahendrapala
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Correct Answer: B [Narayanapala]
Notes:
Narayanapala was the sixth emperor of the Pala dynasty of the Indian subcontinent who ascended the throne after Vigrahapala I. Narayanapala was a patron of Buddhism still he made a grant in favor of Shiv Bhattaraka.
37. Which of the following rhetoricians belong to the Medieval period?
1) Udbhat,
2) Vamana,
3) Anandavardhana
4) Ahinavagupta
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3, & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, & 4]
Notes:
The Medieval period is called the golden age of Sanskrit poetics. Many great poets and rhetoricians belong to the medieval period like Udbhat, Vamana, Rudrata, Anandavardhana, Ahinavagupta, and Kuntaka or Kuntala.
38. Which of the following developed the Deccan or Vesara style of temple building?
[A] Chalukyas
[B] Rashtakutas
[C] Pallavas
[D] Palas
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukyas]
Notes:
The Chalukyan style of architecture is called ‘Chalukyan architecture’. The Chalukyas developed Deccan or Vesara style of temple building, which reached its culmination under the Rashtrakutas and Hoysalas.
39. Which of the following three temples are the most famous temples at Aihole?
1) Ladh Khan Temple
2) The Durga Temple
3) Hucchimalligudi Temple
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:
Temple architecture flourished during Chalukyas rule. At Aihole alone, we come across 70 temples. In addition to Aihole, there were temples at Badami and Pattadakal. Three temples at Aihole are particularly famous and their names are the Ladh Khan Temple, the Durga Temple, and Hucchimalligudi Temple
40. Which of the following kings was also known as Pandita-Chola?
[A] Virarajendra
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Athirajendra
[D] Rajendra I
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Correct Answer: D [Rajendra I]
Notes:
Rajendra I was the Son of Rajaraja I ruled the Chola dynasty from 1014 A.D. to 1044 A.D. He was a great patron of learning and was known as Pandita-Chola.
