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. Roman exported which of the following materials to India?
1) Wine
2) Pottery
3) Lead
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 2 & 3
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The trade between India and Rome mostly consisted of luxury goods like pearls, jewels, and precious stones from Central and South India. The things that Romans exported to India were Wine, Pottery, and Lead.
32. Where were the capital of Satavahanas situated?
[A] Pratishthana
[B] Rajgir
[C] Patliputra
[D] Ujjain
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Correct Answer: A [Pratishthana]
Notes:
As per some Puranas, the Andhras ruled for 300 years with their capital at Pratishthana which is modern Paithan on the Godavari in Aurangabad district. This is the same period which is also designated to the Satavahana Dynasty.
33. Which of the following became important Buddhist sites under the Satavahanas?
1) Nagarjunakonda
2) Amravati
3) Nashik
4) Junar
Select the correct option 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:
Though the Satavahanas made liberal sacrificial fees to the Brahmanas, they also promoted Buddhism. Some of the important Buddhist sites under the Satavahanas were Nagarjunakonda and Amravati in Andhra Pradesh and Nashik and Junar areas of Maharashtra.
34. Which of the following kings issued coins showing him playing veena?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Kumargupta I
[D] Samudragupta
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Correct Answer: D [Samudragupta]
Notes:
Samudragupta issued coins showing him playing veena. Samudragupta celebrated his conquests by performing ashvamedha sacrifices or horse sacrifice. He also issued ashvamedha coins which portrayed the scene of the sacrifice.
35. Which of the following kings is considered as the real founder of Maukhari supremacy?
[A] Sarvavarmana
[B] Ishanavarmana
[C] Grahavarmana
[D] Avanti Varmana
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Correct Answer: B [Ishanavarmana]
Notes:
Ishanavarmana, who was the son of Advaita Varmana ruled the Maukhari dynasty around 554 CE. He is considered as the real founder of the Maukhari dynasty. He also assumed the title of ‘Maharajadhiraja’.
36. In which of the following battles, Shahab-ud-Din defeated Prithviraj Chauhan?
[A] 1st battle of Tarain
[B] 2nd battle of Tarain
[C] Battle of Haldighati
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [2nd battle of Tarain]
Notes:
The Second Battle of Tarain was fought in 1192 by the Chahamanas and their allies against the Ghurids, near Tarain. Prithviraj Chauhan’s forces had defeated Shahab-ud-Din in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191. Shahab-ud-Din repeated the attack next year and defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the second battle of Tarain.
37. Which of the following kings defeated Pulkeshin II?
[A] Mahendravarman I
[B] Simhavishnu
[C] Narasimhavarman I
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Narasimhavarman I]
Notes:
Narasimhavarman I(c.630?668 CE) defeated Pulkeshin II and thus avenged his father’s defeat. He also invaded the Western Chalukyan kingdom and captured Badami with the help of the Sri Lankan prince, Manavarma.
38. Paramesvaravarman II was succeeded by which of the following kings?
[A] Virakurcha
[B] Dantivarman
[C] Nandivarman I
[D] Nandivarman II
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Correct Answer: D [Nandivarman II]
Notes:
Paramesvaravarman II was succeeded by 12-year-old Nandivarman II who belonged to the collateral line of Pallavas called the Kadavas. Nandivarman II has a long reign as he ruled from 731 A.D. to 795 A.D.
39. Which of the following rulers built a Shiva temple at Gangaikondacholapuram and excavated a tank called Chodagarg?
[A] Rajadhiraja
[B] Rajendra II
[C] Virarajendra
[D] Rajendra I
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Correct Answer: D [Rajendra I]
Notes:
To commemorate the victory over the Pala ruler, Mahipal I, and the Western Chalukyas, Rajendra I assumed the title of Gangaikondachola and established a new capital named Gangaikondacholapuram. He also built a Shiva temple here and excavated a tank called Chodagarg.
40. “Samaya” referred to which of the following in Chola administration?
[A] Corporate organisations
[B] Caravans
[C] Villages
[D] Peasants
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Correct Answer: A [Corporate organisations]
Notes:
The corporate organisations during the Chola administration were also referred to as samaya as they were created through an agreement or contract. The members of samaya were governed by a code of conduct called bananju-dharma.
