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 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.
32. Which of the following was the author of the Sanskrit lexicon Amarakosha?
[A] Dandin
[B] Amarshima
[C] Kalidasa
[D] Bhasa
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Correct Answer: B [Amarshima]
Notes:
Amarshima was the author of the Sanskrit lexicon Amarakosha. Amarshima is said to have been one of the nine gems that adorned the court of Vikramaditya, that is, Chandragupta Vikramaditya.
33. Which of the following poets described Harisena as “powerful, truthful and bountiful, glorious, lofty, and a penetrating critic of ethical and economic compendia”?
[A] Kalidasa
[B] Dandin
[C] Amarasimha
[D] Sarvasena
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Correct Answer: B [Dandin]
Notes:
Dandin described Vakataka ruler Harisena as “powerful, truthful and bountiful, glorious, lofty, and a penetrating critic of ethical and economic compendia”. Dandin was a poet of the 6th century CE.
34. Which of the following was the capital of Kadambas?
[A] Kanchi
[B] Madurai
[C] Vaijayanti
[D] Kolar
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Correct Answer: C [Vaijayanti]
Notes:
The Kadambas had their capital at Vaijayanti or Banavasi in north Kanara district in the state of Karnataka. The Kadambas were contemporaries of the Pallavas. They claimed to be Brahmanas. The Kadamba dynasty was founded by Mayurasharman.
35. Which of the following rhetoricians belong to the Medieval period?
1) Udbhat,
2) Vamana,
3) Anandavardhana
4) Ahinavagupta
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3, & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, & 4]
Notes:
The Medieval period is called the golden age of Sanskrit poetics. Many great poets and rhetoricians belong to the medieval period like Udbhat, Vamana, Rudrata, Anandavardhana, Ahinavagupta, and Kuntaka or Kuntala.
36. Rugvinischaya or Madhava-Nidhana is the work of which of the following writers?
[A] Madhavakar
[B] Dridhabala
[C] Agnivesa
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Madhavakar]
Notes:
Rugvinischaya or Madhava-Nidhana was the work of Madhavakar. The text treats of all diseases together. This book enjoyed great popularity during the medieval period.
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 laid the foundations of the fort of Vatapi?
[A] Jayasimha
[B] Ranaraga
[C] Pulkeshin I
[D] Mangalesha
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Correct Answer: C [Pulkeshin I]
Notes:
Pulakesin I got the foundations of the fort of Vatapi, modern Badami in the Bijapur District, laid down. However, he is not credited with any specific conquest. He ruled over the present Bijapur District with the capital at Badami
39. Which of the following ruled after Uttama Chola?
[A] Aditya I
[B] Parantaka I
[C] Sundara Chola
[D] Arumolivarman
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Correct Answer: D [Arumolivarman]
Notes:
Arumolivarman or Rajaraja I came to power after the rule of Uttama Chola. He ruled from c.985 to 1014 CE. He is regarded as the greatest Chola ruler as helped raise the Chola Empire to become the largest dominion in South India till the 13th century.
40. Which of the following kings was also known as Pandita-Chola?
[A] Virarajendra
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Athirajendra
[D] Rajendra I
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Correct Answer: D [Rajendra I]
Notes:
Rajendra I was the Son of Rajaraja I ruled the Chola dynasty from 1014 A.D. to 1044 A.D. He was a great patron of learning and was known as Pandita-Chola.
