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 were the officers responsible for the suppression of criminals?
[A] Dharmasthas
[B] Pradeshtris
[C] Mahamattas
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Pradeshtris]
Notes:
According to Ashokan inscriptions Pradeshtris were the officers responsible for the suppression of criminals in the Mauryan empire. During that period various civil as well as criminal courts functioned at the local level right from village to province.
32. Which of the following authored the Gatha Sattasai?
[A] Yajnashri Satakarni
[B] Hala
[C] Gautamiputra Vijaya Satakarni
[D] Chanda Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Hala]
Notes:
Hala was probably the 17th king in the line in the Satvahana dynasty. He was also a great poet who authored the Gatha Sattasai. It is a collection of 700 erotic poems in the Maharashtri Prakrit dialect.
33. ‘Sarthavaha’ refer to which of the following during the Gupta period?
[A] Settled merchants
[B] Caravan Traders
[C] Liquor traders
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Caravan Traders]
Notes:
During the Gupta period the sarthavaha was a caravan trader. He carried his merchandise to different places for profitable sale. Sarthavahas often sold their goods three or four times their original price.
34. Which of the following was the son and successor of Vakataka ruler Vindhyashakti II/ Vindhyasena?
[A] Sarvasena
[B] Harisena
[C] Devasena
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: D [Pravarasena II]
Notes:
Pravarasena II was the son and successor of Vakataka ruler Vindhyashakti II/ Vindhyasena. Pravarsena II ruled for a period of fifteen years. He was followed by Devasena, who was a pleasure-seeking ruler.
35. Which of the following Pala ruler was called Uttarapathasvamin or Lord of Northern India?
[A] Gopala
[B] Devapala
[C] Dharmapala
[D] Ramapala
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Correct Answer: C [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Dharmapala’s sovereignty was accepted by the rulers of both west and south India including those of Punjab, western hill states, Rajputana, Malwa and Berar. He became the paramount lord in Northern India. That’s why he is also called Uttarapathasvamin or Lord of Northern India.
36. Which of the following items were imported from Balkh during the early medieval period?
1. Horses
2. Saffron
3. Asafoetida
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:
The Indian merchants during the early medieval period did not go up to Central Asia but visited Iran up to the Oxus valley. They imported things like horses, saffron and asafoetida from Balkh.
37. 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.
38. Which of the following later Chalukyan king killed Munja, the Paramara king of Malava?
[A] Vikramaditya V
[B] Jayasimha I
[C] Tailapa II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Tailapa II]
Notes:
Taila or Tailapa II conquered Chedi, Orissa, Nepal and Kuntala. Consequently, the later Western Chalukyas took pleasure in calling themselves as Lords of Kuntala. Taila is also believed to have killed Munja, the Paramara king of Malava.
39. Which of the following Chola King led a naval expedition against the Sailendra Empire and expanded Chola trade with China?
[A] Rajaraja I
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Rajendra II
[D] Virarajendra
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Correct Answer: A [Rajaraja I]
Notes:
Arumolivarman or Rajaraja I led a naval expedition against the Sailendra Empire in Malaya peninsula and expanded Chola trade with China. He also came out victorious against the Western Chalukyas and the Rashtrakutas.
40. Which of the following kings is credited for uniting the eastern Chalukyas of Vengi with the Cholas?
[A] Kollutung I
[B] Rajendra I
[C] Rajendra II
[D] Athirajendra
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Correct Answer: A [Kollutung I]
Notes:
Kollutung I who ruled from 1070 A.D. to 1122 A.D was the last important Chola king and adopted the title of Shungamtavirtta. He is credited with uniting the eastern Chalukyas of Vengi with the Cholas.
