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. What is the other name of Bindusara as mentioned in Sanskrit literature?
[A] Allitrochades
[B] Amitrochates
[C] Seemseri
[D] Amitraghata
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Correct Answer: D [Amitraghata ]
Notes:
Bindusara born in 320 BCE, was the second ruler of the Mauryan Empire. Greeks writers address him as Amitrochates (destroyer of foes). According to Sanskrit literature, he is also known as Amitraghata (amitra-enemy, ghata-slayer).
32. Which of the following rock edict is the largest rock edict of Ashoka?
[A] Twelfth Edict
[B] Tenth Edict
[C] Thirteenth Edict
[D] Fourteenth Edict
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Correct Answer: C [Thirteenth Edict]
Notes:
The Thirteenth Rock Edict of Ashoka is considered as the largest rock edict of Ashoka. It mentions the victory of king Ashoka over Kalinga in 261 BCE. This war changed his attitude and he converted to Buddhism.
33. Satavahanas claimed their descent from which of the following varna?
[A] Brahmana
[B] Kshtriya
[C] Vaishiya
[D] Shudra
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Correct Answer: A [Brahmana]
Notes:
The Satavahanas claimed their descent from Brahamana varna. They performed Vedic rituals and worshipped gods like Krishna, Vasudeva, as evident in the Naneghat cave inscription of Naganika of 1st century BCE.
34. Rabatak Inscription provides the evidence of which of the following rulers?
[A] Kanishka
[B] Kadphises I
[C] Vasudeva II
[D] Vima Kadphises
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Correct Answer: A [Kanishka]
Notes:
Kanishka was the third ruler of the Kushana empire. He was the grandson of Kadphises I, the founder of the Kushana empire. The famous Rabatak Inscription written on a rock in the Bactrian language and the Greek script presents valuable information on Kanishka.
35. Which of the following refers to a perpetual endowment which a recipient could not alienate but could make use of the income accruing from it eternally during the Gupta period?
[A] Nivi dharma
[B] Nivi dharma aksayana
[C] Aprada dharma
[D] Bhumichchhidrallyaya
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Correct Answer: B [Nivi dharma aksayana]
Notes:
Nivi dharma aksayana was a land tenure system which refers to a perpetual endowment which a recipient could not alienate but could make use of the income accruing from it eternally.
36. Which of the following authors wrote Alarnkarasarasamgraha?
[A] Anandavardhana
[B] Udbhat
[C] Ahinavagupta
[D] Rudrata
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Correct Answer: B [Udbhat]
Notes:
The medieval period is considered as the golden age for Sanskrit poets. The mightest champion and representative of the Alarnkara school was Udbhat. He flourished in the second half of the eighth century AD. He was the author of Alarnkarasarasamgraha.
37. 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?.
38. Which of the following wrote his commentary on the Manusmriti?
[A] Visvarupa
[B] Bharuchi
[C] Medhatithi
[D] Yogloka
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Correct Answer: C [Medhatithi]
Notes:
Medhatithi (825-900 AD.) was the first Sanskrit scholar who wrote his commentary on the Manusmriti commonly known as Laws of Manu. Manusmiriti is a part of Hindu Dharmashastras.
39. Tattavakaumudi, Tattvasaradi, Nyayavarttikatatparyatika, Nyayasuchini-bandha, Nyayasutroddhara, Nyayakanika and Tattvabindu are works of which of the following writers?
[A] Bhoja
[B] Vachaspatimisra
[C] Udayana
[D] Jayanta
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Correct Answer: B [Vachaspatimisra]
Notes:
Tattavakaumudi, Tattvasaradi, Nyayavarttikatatparyatika, Nyayasuchini-bandha, Nyayasutroddhara, Nyayakanika and Tattvabindu are works of Vachaspatimisra. He was one of the greatest name in medieval age in philosophy. He also wrote independent treatises on some of the Darsanas.
40. Which of the following kings defeated the Chola king Parantaka I?
[A] Krishna I
[B] Krishna III
[C] Indra III
[D] Govinda III
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna III]
Notes:
Krishna III (939 to 967 CE) was engaged in a struggle against the Paramaras of Malwa and the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi. In about 949 CE, he annexed the northern part of the Chola empire after defeating the Chola king Parantaka I. He set up a pillar of victory in Rameshwaram and also built a temple.
