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 used the title of Samanta?
[A] Maitrakas
[B] Guptas
[C] Maukharies
[D] Vakatakas
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Correct Answer: C [Maukharies]
Notes:
The term ‘Maukhari’ is a very ancient term. It is mentioned in Ashtadhyayi composed by Panini. The Maukharies were also subordinate rulers of the Guptas and used the title of Samanta.
32. Which of the following kings founded the Thakuri dynasty?
[A] Bhogavarman
[B] Silastambha
[C] Amsuvarman
[D] Bhaskar-varman
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Correct Answer: C [Amsuvarman]
Notes:
According to the Allahabad Pillar Inscription of Samudragupta, Nepal was an autonomous frontier state, paying tribute to the Gupta power. During the 7th century, Nepal occupied the position of a buffer state between Tibet and the empire of Harsha. Thakuri dynasty was founded by King Amsuvarman.
33. Which of the following was the capital of Kadambas?
[A] Kanchi
[B] Madurai
[C] Vaijayanti
[D] Kolar
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Correct Answer: C [Vaijayanti]
Notes:
The Kadambas had their capital at Vaijayanti or Banavasi in north Kanara district in the state of Karnataka. The Kadambas were contemporaries of the Pallavas. They claimed to be Brahmanas. The Kadamba dynasty was founded by Mayurasharman.
34. Which of the following ruled in southern Karnataka in 4th century A.D. and were contemporary of Pallavas?
[A] Kadambas
[B] Gangas
[C] Cheras
[D] Kalabhras
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Correct Answer: B [Gangas]
Notes:
The Gangas were the contemporary of Pallavas. They ruled the southern Karnataka in 4th century A.D. Their Kingdom lay between the Pallavas in the east and the Kadambas in the west.
35. Which of the following Dramas were written by Harsha?
1) Nagananda
2) Priyadarsika
3) Ratnavali
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:
Harsha, also known as Harshavardhana, was the son of Prabhakarvardhana. He was an Indian emperor who ruled North India from 606 to 647 CE. He was a member of the Vardhana dynasty. King Harsha wrote three dramas, the Nagananda, Priyadarsika, and Ratnavali.
36. Which of the following wrote Lilavati?
[A] Bhaskaracharya
[B] Munjala
[C] Nagarjuna
[D] Kalidas
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Correct Answer: A [Bhaskaracharya]
Notes:
Lilavati was written by Bhaskaracharya. It is a treatise on mathematics. Lilavati was the name of Bhaskarachaya’s daughter. The book mainly contains definitions, arithmetical terms, interest computation etc.
37. ‘Nagarattar’ refers to which of the following?
[A] Assembly of the leading men of a Nadu
[B] Assembly of the Mercantile groups
[C] Assembly of women
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Assembly of the Mercantile groups]
Notes:
Nagarattar or Nagaram in the Chola administration refers to the assembly of the Mercantile groups or Merchants. These nagarams were specific to different trades and specialised groups.
38. The exclusive assembly of Brahmans/gatherings of the adult male members in the agraharas in the Chola empire was referred to as?
[A] Ur
[B] Sabha
[C] Samiti
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Sabha]
Notes:
Sabha or Mahasabha during the Chola empie referred to the exclusive assembly of Brahmans/gatherings of the adult male members in the agraharas, that is, the rent free brahmadeya villages. These assemblies enjoyed a large measure of autonomy.
39. ‘Kani rights’ refers to which of the following in the Chola period?
[A] Right to cultivate
[B] Right of possession over land
[C] Superior possessive right
[D] Right to live a particular village
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Correct Answer: B [Right of possession over land]
Notes:
The different inscriptions related to Chola empire point out to several instances of land transfers by the process of sale or
gif which involved the transfer of kani rights, that is, the right of possession over land associated with certain other rights and obligations.
40. Where was the third Sangam held?
[A] Madurai
[B] Thenmadurai
[C] Kabadapuram
[D] Vellore
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Correct Answer: A [Madurai]
Notes:
The third Sangam was held at the present Madurai in Tamil Nadu. The third sangam had 449 poets and the important ones among them include Nakkirar, Iraiyanar, Kapilar, Paranar, Sattanar, Auvikyar etc.
