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 statements are correct regarding ‘sresti’ during Gupta period?
1. They were a type of merchants.
2. They usually settled at a particular place.
3. They enjoyed an eminent position by virtue of their wealth and influence in the commercial life and administration.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
‘Sresti’ were a type of merchants during Gupta period. They usually settled at a particular place. They enjoyed an eminent position by virtue of their wealth and influence in the commercial life and administration.
32. Which of the following kings is the founder of the Vakataka Nandivardhana branch?
[A] Pravarasena
[B] Prithvisena
[C] Vindhyashakti
[D] Rudrasena I
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Correct Answer: D [Rudrasena I]
Notes:
Gautamiputra was the son of the second ruler of the Vakataka dynasty. He died during the lifetime of his father. Rudrasena I succeeded his grandfather Pravarsena to the throne and ruled from Nandivardhana, near modern Nagpur.
33. The capital of Harsha was shifted from Thaneswar to which of the following?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Mathura
[C] Ujjain
[D] Kalinga
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Correct Answer: A [Kannauj]
Notes:
The capital of Harsha was originally the city of Thaneswar, but later he shifted it to Kannauj. The river Narmada marked the southern boundary of Harsh’s empire. Harsha brought most of the north India under his control.
34. Which of the following was called as chief commandant of the elephant force during Harsha’s administration?
[A] Kuntala
[B] Skandagupta
[C] Avanti
[D] Bhanu
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Correct Answer: B [Skandagupta]
Notes:
Skandagupta is named in the Harshacharita as the officer in charge of Harsha’s elephant force. This is a personal name, not the general title of the office.
35. The great philosopher and dialectician Santarakshita lived and worked during the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Chandrakirti
[B] Gopala
[C] Mahendrapala
[D] Harsha
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Correct Answer: B [Gopala]
Notes:
King Gopala who ruled from 750 A.D. to 770A.D. was the founder of the Pala Dynasty of the Bengal region of the Indian Subcontinent. He was a great patron of Buddhism. The great philosopher and dialectician Santarakshita lived and worked during his reign.
36. Which of the following was the author of Yogasutra?
[A] Patanjali
[B] Bhaskaracharya
[C] Kasyapa
[D] Vrinda
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Correct Answer: A [Patanjali]
Notes:
The author of Yogasutra was Patanjali. It is a collection of 196 Sanskrit sutras on the theory and practice of yoga. It is a synthesized and organised knowledge about yoga and much older traditions.
37. Which of the following wrote Saravali?
[A] Prithusvami
[B] Bhattotpala
[C] Vijavanandi
[D] Kalyanavarman
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Correct Answer: D [Kalyanavarman]
Notes:
Kalyanavarman wrote Saravali, a Sanskrit work on astrology. It discusses planetary influences and the interpretation of horoscopes.
38. Which of the following was the successor of Vijayalaya?
[A] Aditya I
[B] Parantaka I
[C] Sundara Chola
[D] Uttama Chola
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Correct Answer: A [Aditya I ]
Notes:
Aditya I who ruled from c.871 to 907 CE was the successor of Vijayalaya. He achieved significant military successes and expanded the Chola kingdom. He also entered into a matrimonial alliance by marrying a Pallava princess.
39. Which of the following Chola King annexed the northern Sri Lanka and named it Mummadichola mandalam?
[A] Sundara Chola
[B] Uttama Chola
[C] Rajaraja I
[D] Rajaraja II
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Correct Answer: C [Rajaraja I ]
Notes:
Rajaraja I conquered northern Sri Lanka and incorporated it into the Chola realm as Mummadichola mandalam. He also conquered the Maldives.
40. In the Chola administration which of the following was referred to as ko, perumal or perumal adigal?
[A] King
[B] Ministers
[C] Preist
[D] Villagers
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Correct Answer: A [King]
Notes:
The inscriptions of the Chola dynasty generally refer to the king as ko, perumal, perumal adigal (the great one), raja-rajadhiraja and ko-konmai kondan (king of kings). The King had a council of ministers to advise him.
