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. King Kharvela belonged to which of the following sect?
[A] Buddhism
[B] Jainism
[C] Brahmanism
[D] Shaivism
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Correct Answer: B [Jainism]
Notes:
The Hathigumpha inscriptions which were found in Udayagiri hills near Bhubaneshwar, mentions about the King Kharvela. He ruled the chedi Dynasty in 1st century BCE. He expanded the kingdom from Ganga to Kaveri river. He was a follower of Jainism.
32. The reign of Chandragupta II began in which of the following years?
[A] 374 A.D.
[B] 375 A.D.
[C] 376 A.D.
[D] 377 A.D.
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Correct Answer: C [376 A.D.]
Notes:
The reign of Chandragupta II began in 376 A.D. and lasted till 413/15 A.D. It is believed that Chandragupta II had to kill his brother Ramagupta and marry his wife, Dhruvadevi, to safeguard the honour of the Gupta dynasty.
33. Which of the following was the most important officers under the Guptas?
[A] Kumaramatyas
[B] Mantri
[C] Paramabhagavata
[D] Mahadandanayaka
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Correct Answer: A [Kumaramatyas]
Notes:
The administration during the Gupta empire was less elaborate as compared to that of the Mauryas. The most important officers under the Guptas administration were called as Kumaramatyas. The office of Kumaramatyas was called as adhikarana.
34. Which of the following Kings entered into a matrimonial alliance with the contemporary Kadambas?
[A] Prithvisena I
[B] Rudrasena II
[C] Narendrasena
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: D [Pravarasena II]
Notes:
Pravarasena II who was the son of Rudrasena II entered into a matrimonial alliance with the contemporary Kadambas. His son Narendrasena was married to Ajihata Bhattarika, the daughter of Kakutsavarman of the Kadamba dynasty.
35. Which of the following kings was the successor of the king Sarvavarmana?
[A] Avanti Varmana
[B] Sarvavarmana
[C] Advaita Varmana
[D] Grahavarmana
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Correct Answer: A [Avanti Varmana]
Notes:
Avanti Varmana who was the son of Sarvavarmana ruled the Maukhari dynasty from 585 CE to 600 CE. Avanti Varmana also adopted the title of Maharajadhiraja and extended the boundaries of his kingdom by transferring the capital to Kannauj.
36. The Mahamoksha Parishad was organized by Harsha at which of the following places?
[A] Thaneswar
[B] Kannauj
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: C [Prayagraj]
Notes:
Harsha used to celebrate a solemn festival at Prayag (Allahabad) at the end of every five years. He also used to organize the Mahamoksha Parishad at Prayag. He used to do a lot charity in the Parishad.
37. Which of the following poet wrote Karpuramanjari?
[A] Sauda
[B] Rajashekhar
[C] Yashovarmana
[D] Banabhatta
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Correct Answer: B [Rajashekhar]
Notes:
Mahendrapala I adopted the title Maharajadhiraja of Aryavarta. His court was adorned by Rajashekhar, who was an eminent Sanskrit poet, dramatist, and critic who wrote many famous plays like Karpuramanjari, Kavya Mimansa, etc.
38. Dharmapala was challenged by which of the following Pratihara rulers?
[A] Nagabhata I
[B] Vatsaraja
[C] Nagabhata II
[D] Bhoja II
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Correct Answer: C [Nagabhata II]
Notes:
Dharmapala was challenged by Nagabhata II, the Pratihara ruler. Nagabhatta II conquered Kanauj and drove away Chakrayudha. As Chakrayudha was the puppet ruler of Dharmapala, a war between Nagabhata II and Dharmapala became inevitable.
39. Which of the following period is associated with rule of Devapala?
[A] 800-830 A.D.
[B] 810-850 A.D.
[C] 815-840 A.D.
[D] 820-850 A.D.
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Correct Answer: B [810-850 A.D.]
Notes:
The period 810 to 850 A.D. is associated with the rule of Devapala. Devapala extended his empire to include Pragyoytishpur or Kamarupa (Assam), parts of Orissa (Utkala) and modern State of Nepal.
40. The second branch of Kadambas formed after the death of Kakusthavarman, ruled from which of the following places?
[A] Banavasi
[B] Triparvata
[C] Badami
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Triparvata]
Notes:
The Kadamba family split into two branches after the death of Kakusthavarman,. One of the branches continued to rule from the earlier capital Banavasi and the other branch ruled from Triparvata.
