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 introduced the practice of military governorship?
[A] Mauryans
[B] Shungas
[C] Indo-Greeks
[D] Parthians
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Correct Answer: C [Indo-Greeks]
Notes:
The Indo-Greeks also introduced practice of military governorship in the Indian subcontinent. The governors were called as strategos or satraps.
32. Which of the following are the nine gems of the court of Chandragupta II?
1. Dhanvantri
2. Kalidasa
3. Ghatakarapara
4. Varahamihira
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The nine gems or the Navratnas of the court of Chandragupta II are as follows: Kalidasa, Varahamihrira, Dhanvantri, Ghatakarapara, Shanku, Kahapanaka, Vararuchi, Vetala Bhatta.
33. Which of the following was the head of deshas in the Gupta empire?
[A] Uparika.
[B] Vishayapati.
[C] Gramika
[D] Rajyadhikritas.
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Correct Answer: A [Uparika.]
Notes:
The Gupta empire was divided into provinces known as deshas, Rashtra, or Bhuktis. The head of these provinces were referred to as Uparika. The Uparika was appointed directly by the king himself.
34. Which of the following was the author of Si-Yu-Ki?
[A] Fa-Hein
[B] Hsuan Tsang
[C] I-tsing
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Hsuan Tsang]
Notes:
The Chinese pilgrim Hsuan Tsang visited India during the time of Harsha. He is also known as the Prince of Travelers and is the author of Si-Yu-Ki. He visited India during 629–644 CE.
35. Which of the following kings fought with Parasikas?
[A] Vakpatiraja
[B] Yasovarman
[C] Manorathavarman
[D] Bhogavarman
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Correct Answer: B [Yasovarman]
Notes:
According to the details of the achievements of Yasovarman as given in Gaudavaho, Yasovarman marched into South India, defeated the King of the Deccan, and reached the Southern Sea. He also fought against the Parasikas and received tribute from the regions of Western Ghats.
36. 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.
37. ‘Ganikas’ referred to which of the following during the early medieval period?
[A] Vendors
[B] Slaves
[C] Prostitutes
[D] Dancers
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Correct Answer: C [Prostitutes]
Notes:
Ganikas were as class of prostitutes that existed as a distinct social unit during the medieval period. A Ganika was expected to possess high qualifications with respect to both body and mind.
38. During the reign of which of the following kings, the temple of Sangamesvara at Pattadakal in Bijapur District was constructed?
[A] Vijayaditya
[B] Vikramaditya I
[C] Vikramaditya II
[D] Pulakesin II
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayaditya]
Notes:
King Vijayaditya who ruled the Deccan Chalukyas from A.D. 696 to 733 built the great temple of Siva under the name of Vljayesvara now called Sangamesvara at Pattadakal in Bijapur District.
39. The saints Appar, Siruthondar, and Tirugnanasambandar lived during the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Mahendravarman I
[B] Narasimhavarman I
[C] Mahendravarman II
[D] Narasimhavarman II
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Correct Answer: B [Narasimhavarman I]
Notes:
Narasimhavarman I was a devotee of Shiva. The great Nayanar saints like Appar, Siruthondar, and Tirugnanasambandar lived during his reign. It was during his reign, in 640 AD, that the Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang visited Kanchipuram
40. Which of the following Chola King completely overran the Pandyas and Cheras and included them in his empire?
[A] Rajaraja I
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Athirajendra
[D] Rajendra I
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Correct Answer: D [Rajendra I]
Notes:
Rajendra I who ruled from c.1014 to 1044 CE completely overran the Pandyas and Cheras and included them in his empire. He also led an expedition to the north, crossed the Ganga and defeated the Pala ruler, Mahipal I and the Western Chalukyas in 1022 CE.
