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 was the most important officers under the Guptas?
[A] Kumaramatyas
[B] Mantri
[C] Paramabhagavata
[D] Mahadandanayaka
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Correct Answer: A [Kumaramatyas]
Notes:
The administration during the Gupta empire was less elaborate as compared to that of the Mauryas. The most important officers under the Guptas administration were called as Kumaramatyas. The office of Kumaramatyas was called as adhikarana.
32. The Abhijnanashakuntalam, translated into English by William Jones in 1789 and later into other European languages, is a work of which poet?
[A] Kalidasa
[B] Surdasa
[C] Shudraka
[D] Bharavi
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Correct Answer: A [Kalidasa]
Notes:
Kalidasa composed Abhijnanashakuntalam. William Jones’s English translation helped introduce the play to European readers.
33. Which of the following are certain specific terms of land tenure used during Gupta period?
1. Nivi dharma
2. Nivi dharma aksayana
3. Aprada dharma
4. Bhumichchhidrallyaya
Select the correct options from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Some of the specific terms of land tenure used during Gupta period are as follows:
1. Nivi dharma
2. Nivi dharma aksayana
3. Aprada dharma
4. Bhumichchhidrallyaya
34. Consider the following statements:
- The Gupta rulers implemented fixed prices on commodities
- During the Gupta period, prices of commodities were influenced by market supply and demand
- Units of measurements varied from region to region in the Gupta era
Which of the above statements are accurate?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
During the Gupta period, the prices of goods were not fixed by the rulers but fluctuated according to supply and demand in the market. Additionally, not only prices, but also the units of measurements for various commodities differed from one place to another.
35. Which of the following Vakataka kings was the father of Gautamiputra who married the daughter of a Naga king?
[A] Vindhyashakti
[B] Prithvisena
[C] Pravarasena
[D] Rudrasena
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Correct Answer: C [Pravarasena]
Notes:
During the reign of Pravarasena political alliance between the Vakataka and Nagas improved. His son Gautamiputra married the daughter of the Naga king Bhavanaga, which cemented the political alliance between the two kingdoms.
36. Which of the following was the capital of Vatsagulma branch of Vakatakas?
[A] Padmapura
[B] Vatsagulma
[C] Pravarapura
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Vatsagulma]
Notes:
Vatsagulma, modern Washim in Maharashtra, was the capital of this Vakataka branch. Washim now forms a separate district.
37. Which of the following Pala ruler was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva?
[A] Gopala
[B] Devapala
[C] Dharmapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: C [Dharmapala]
Notes:
The second Pala ruler Dharmapala initially suffered defeats at the hands of the Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas. He was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva. However, later Dharmapala conquered large parts of northern India.
38. At which of the following places did Avantivarman built his new capital?
[A] Avantipur
[B] Ujjain
[C] Srinagar
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Avantipur]
Notes:
Avantivarman founded the Utpala dynasty. He ruled Kashmir from 855 C.E. to 883 C.E. and built the famous Avantiswami Temple. He built his new capital at Avantipur, 18 miles from Srinagar.
39. Which of the following authors composed Janakiharana?
[A] Padmagupta
[B] Kumaradas
[C] Sanmitracharita
[D] Abhinanda
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Correct Answer: B [Kumaradas]
Notes:
Kumaradasa has been known by the names of Natha Kumara and Kumaradatta on the continent of India. Kumaradasa is the author of a Sanskrit Mahakavya called the Janaki-harana or Janaki’s abduction.
40. Which of the following rulers built a Shiva temple at Gangaikondacholapuram and excavated a tank called Cholagangam?
[A] Rajadhiraja
[B] Rajendra II
[C] Virarajendra
[D] Rajendra I
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Correct Answer: D [Rajendra I]
Notes:
Rajendra I built a Shiva temple and the great reservoir Cholagangam at his new capital, Gangaikondacholapuram. These commemorated his successful Ganga expedition.
