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 factors which helped Magadha to establish its dominance over all other Mahajanapads?
1. Magadha enjoyed an advantageous geographical position.
2. Proximity to richest iron deposits.
3. Rajgriha and Patliputra both were situated at strategic points.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
A lot of factors helped Magadha to establish its dominance over all other Mahajanapads:
1. Magadha enjoyed an advantageous geographical position.
2. Proximity to richest iron deposits.
3. Rajgriha and Patliputra both were situated at strategic points.
32. Which of the following is the first known satrapa in the Western India?
[A] Sodasha
[B] Sivadatta
[C] Nahapana
[D] Bhumaka
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Correct Answer: C [Nahapana]
Notes:
The first identifiable satrapa in the Western India was Bhumaka. He ruled in Saurastra region. Nahapana who was the successor of Bhumaka was an important ruler of the Western satrapas.
33. Which of the following was the court poet of Samudragupta?
[A] Banabhatta
[B] Harishena
[C] Kalidasa
[D] Bhavabhuti
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Correct Answer: B [Harishena]
Notes:
Harishena was the court poet of Samudragupta. The Prayagaprashasti was composed in pure Sanskrit by Harisena. Harishena was not only his court poet but was also a kumaramatya.
34. Which of the following were written by Kalidasa?
1. Abhijananashakuntalam
2. Malavikagnimitram
3. Vikramorvasiyam
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Kalidasa was the court of poet of Chandragupta II. He was one of the Navratnas. He is a renowned classical Sanskrit poet and playwright of India who wrote Abhijananashakuntalam, Malavikagnimitram, Vikramorvasiyam and became famous worldwide.
35. 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.
36. Which of the following authors wrote Alarnkarasarasamgraha?
[A] Anandavardhana
[B] Udbhat
[C] Ahinavagupta
[D] Rudrata
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Correct Answer: B [Udbhat]
Notes:
The medieval period is considered as the golden age for Sanskrit poets. The mightest champion and representative of the Alarnkara school was Udbhat. He flourished in the second half of the eighth century AD. He was the author of Alarnkarasarasamgraha.
37. 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.
38. Which of the following was the founder of the Chola dynasty?
[A] Aditya I
[B] Parantaka I
[C] Vijayalaya
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Vijayalaya]
Notes:
Vijayalaya founded the Chola dynasty in 9th century CE. He was earlier a feudatory of the Pallavas. He established his might in the area around Eraiyur. He captured Tanjore and extended his kingdom along the lower Kaveri region.
39. Vijaya Rajendra Chola title was adopted by which of the following kings?
[A] Rajadhiraja
[B] Athirajendra
[C] Virarajendra
[D] Rajendra I
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Correct Answer: A [Rajadhiraja]
Notes:
Towards the end of the reign of Rajadhiraja Chola, he sacked the Western Chalukyan capital Kalyanapuram and assumed the title Kalyanapuramgonda Chola and performed a Virabhisheka under the name Vijaya Rajendra Cholan.
40. Which of the following places emerged as an important weaving industry centre during the Chola administration?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Madhurai
[C] Kanchipuram
[D] Kudamukku
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Correct Answer: C [Kanchipuram]
Notes:
The early medieval period marked a significant improvement in the craft techniques and various centers of craft production emerged. during the Chola administration, Kanchipuram emerged as an important weaving industry center.
