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 articles formed an important item of export to the Roman Empire in post-Mauryan times?
[A] Iron
[B] Gold
[C] Wine
[D] Pottery
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Correct Answer: A [Iron]
Notes:
Trade flourished between India and the Romans in the post-Mauryan period. The trade consisted of import as well as export of items through the sea. Item like pearls, jewels, and precious stones were some of the items of trade. Iron articles formed an important item of export to the Roman Empire.
32. Which of the following is the first known satraps of Mathura?
[A] Hagana
[B] Liaka Kusulaka
[C] Patika Kusulaka
[D] Bhumaka
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Correct Answer: A [Hagana ]
Notes:
The first known satraps of Mathura are Hagana and Hagamasa.“Rajuvula” who was one of their successor has been mentioned as Mahasatrapa in the Mora inscription , that was found near Mathura.
33. Which of the following married the daughter of Rudradaman I?
[A] Gautamiputra Satkarni
[B] Simuka
[C] Vashishthiputra Pulumayi
[D] Yajna Sri Satakarni
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Correct Answer: C [Vashishthiputra Pulumayi]
Notes:
According to the Junagadh Inscription Vashishthiputra Pulumayi married the daughter of Rudradaman I. The coins of Vashishthiputra Pulumayi were found in the various parts of Andhra.
34. Which of the following Buddhist scholars wrote the Buddhacharita?
[A] Vasumitra
[B] Ashvagosha
[C] Charaka
[D] Nagarjuna
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Correct Answer: B [Ashvagosha]
Notes:
The Buddhist scholar who wrote the hagiographic Buddhacharita is Ashvagosha. Buddhacharita is the sacred biography of the Buddha composed in the early second century CE. He also composed the Saundarananda which is a Sanskrit kavya.
35. Which of the following constituted imports from the West during 600 A.D. to 1000 A.D.?
1. Incense
2.Copper
3. Dates
4. Corals
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 imports from the West during 600 A.D. to 1000 A.D. comprised incense, copper, load, salt, dates, ivory, emeralds, coral and horses. The best breed of horses came to India from the Western and Central Asia.
36. Which of the following authors wrote Raghava-Pandaviya?
[A] Padmagupta
[B] Kaviraja
[C] Kumaradas
[D] Sanmitracharita
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Correct Answer: B [Kaviraja]
Notes:
Raghava-Pandaviya is an epic which is written by Kaviraja. It narrated the stories of Rama and the Pandavas. Kaviraja was the court poet of Kamadeva of the Kadamba dynasty who ruled between 1182 to 1187 AD.
37. Which of the following rulers brought major portions of present-day Karnataka and Konkan under the Rashtrakuta kingdom?
[A] Dantidurga
[B] Krishna I
[C] Dhruva
[D] Amoghavarsha I
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna I]
Notes:
Krishna I who ruled the Rashtrakuta kingdom from 756 A.D. to 774 A.D. He Extended the Rashtrakuta empire and brought major portions of present-day Karnataka and Konkan under his control. He also gave a final blow to Pallavas.
38. The Early Western Chalukyas who ruled for about two centuries but were ousted by which of the following during the middle of 8th century?
[A] Rashtrakutas
[B] Palas
[C] Gujara-pratiharas
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Rashtrakutas]
Notes:
The Early Western Chalukyas who ruled for about two centuries but were ousted by the Rashtrakutas during the middle of 8th century. However, the later Western Chalukyas of Kalyani overthrew the Rashtrakutas.
39. Which of the following kings was earlier a Jaina but later took up Shaivism under the influence of Appar?
[A] Simhavishnu
[B] Narasimhavarman II
[C] Mahendravarman I
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Mahendravarman I]
Notes:
Mahendravarman I, who ruled the Pallava dynasty from 590 A.D. to 630 A.D. was the son and successor of King Simhavishnu. He was earlier a Jaina but later took up Shaivism under the influence of Appar.
40. Which of the following were considered the three limbs of the Chola army?
1. Elephants
2. Ships
3. Cavalry
4. Infantry
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] Only 1, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [Only 1, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Chola Kings maintained a huge army which consisted of three limbs of elephants, cavalry and infantry. The infantry was armed with spears. The Chola Kings were protected by bodyguards. These bodyguards were sworn to defend the kings even at the cost of their own lives.
