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 rulers is considered as the second ruler of the Vakataka Dynasty?
[A] Prithvisena
[B] Vindhyashakti
[C] Pravarasena
[D] Rudrasena
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Correct Answer: C [Pravarasena]
Notes:
Pravarasena who was the son of Vindhyashakti, the founder of the Vakataka dynasty became the second ruler of the Vakataka dynasty. He is considered as the founder of the real power and greatness of the Vakatakas.
32. Which of the following Vakataka ruler is believed to have defeated the Kadambas of Banavasi?
[A] Sarvasena
[B] Vindhyasena
[C] Harisena
[D] Harisena II
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Correct Answer: B [Vindhyasena]
Notes:
The Vakataka ruler Vindhyashakti II/ Vindhyasena ruled from c. 355 to 400 CE. Vidhyasena is believed to have defeated the Kadambas of Banavasi. The Kadambas of Banavasi ruled over Kuntala (north Karnataka).
33. Which of the following is described as Lokpal, guardian of the world, in the Nalanda stone inscription?
[A] Vakpatiraja
[B] Manorathavarman
[C] Yasovarman
[D] Bhogavarman
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Correct Answer: C [Yasovarman]
Notes:
According to the Nalanda stone inscription, Yasovarman is referred to as the Lokpala, guardian of the world. It describes Yasovarman as the one “who has risen after placing his foot on the heads of all the kings and has completely removed the terrific darkness in the form of all his foes by the diffusion of the rays of his sword and who shines as the refulgent sun in all quarters for awakening the lotus representing the whole earth.”
34. Which of the following kings was called as King Baura by Al-Masudi?
[A] Mihir Bhoja
[B] Harichandra
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Vatsaraja
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Correct Answer: A [Mihir Bhoja]
Notes:
Mihir Bhoja was appreciated by the Arab writers for keeping his empire safe from robbers. He was also called King Baura by Arab traveller, Al-Masudi. According to other Arab travellers, the Pratihara rulers had the best cavalry in India.
35. Which of the following statements are correct regarding guilds during the early medieval period?
1. Only mercantile guilds functioned during this period.
2. They had the right of making by-laws which were binding on their members.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
During the early medieval period both industrial and mercantile guilds functioned. The mercantile associations like the guilds had the right of making by-laws. These by-laws were binding on their members.
36. Which of the following kings had lucrative trade with China during the medieval period?
[A] Chola kings
[B] Chera kings
[C] Pandya kings
[D] Rashtrakutas kings
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Correct Answer: A [Chola kings]
Notes:
During the medieval period, there was a decline in India’s trade with China as compared to the trades with Arab and Iranian merchants. However, the Chola kingdom had a lucrative trade with China.
37. Which of the following characteristics were present in the temples constructed in Kashmir during the medieval period?
1) These temples had big Sikhara.
2) These temples had no columned hall but only the main cella.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:
The earliest monuments which were constructed during the medieval period were Buddhists. A little later came the temples of Hinduism. These temples had constructed during the medieval period had no Sikhara and no columned hall but only the main cella.
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. Which of the following laid the foundations of the fort of Vatapi?
[A] Jayasimha
[B] Ranaraga
[C] Pulkeshin I
[D] Mangalesha
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Correct Answer: C [Pulkeshin I]
Notes:
Pulakesin I got the foundations of the fort of Vatapi, modern Badami in the Bijapur District, laid down. However, he is not credited with any specific conquest. He ruled over the present Bijapur District with the capital at Badami
40. Arab intruders of the Umayyad Caliphate invaded southern Gujarat during the reign of which of the following Chalukyan king?
[A] Pulkeshin II
[B] Vikramaditya I
[C] Vikramaditya II
[D] Kirtivarman II
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Correct Answer: C [Vikramaditya II]
Notes:
During the reign of Vikramaditya II the Arab intruders of the Umayyad Caliphate invaded southern Gujarat, which was under Chalukya rule. However, the Arabs were defeated and driven out by Pulakesi who was a Chalukya governor of Navsari.
