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. Gautam Buddha gave maximum number of sermons at which place?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Kaushambi
[C] Shravasti
[D] Rajgriha

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32. What was the capital of the southern part of  Panchala?
[A] Kushinara
[B] Shuktimati
[C] Kampilya
[D] Ahichchhatra

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33. Bimbisara ruled for how many years?
[A] 40
[B] 42
[C] 50
[D] 52

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34. What was the name of Ashoka’s mother?
[A] Mahadevi
[B] Yashoda
[C] Subhadrangi
[D] Sanghamitra

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35. Which of the following were the first rulers in India to issue coins which can be definitely attributed to any dynasty?
[A] Mauryans
[B] Indo-Greeks
[C] Shakas
[D] Kushans

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36. Kujula Kadphises died in which of the following years?
[A] 60 A.D.
[B] 70 A.D.
[C] 80 A.D.
[D] 90 A.D.

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37. Which of the following Buddhist scholars wrote the Buddhacharita?
[A] Vasumitra
[B] Ashvagosha
[C] Charaka
[D] Nagarjuna

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38. Which of the following authors wrote Kadambarikathasara?
[A] Rajanaka Ratnakar
[B] Jinasena
[C] Sanmitracharita
[D] Abhinanda

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39. Shivaskandavarman ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 3rd Century A.D.
[B] 4th Century A.D.
[C] 6th Century A.D.
[D] 7th Century A.D.

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40. The Chola empire ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] c. 830 – 1000 CE
[B] c. 840 – 1100 CE
[C] c. 850 – 1150 CE
[D] c. 850 – 1200 CE

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