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 certain specific terms of land tenure used during Gupta period?
1. Nivi dharma
2. Nivi dharma aksayana
3. Aprada dharma
4. Bhumichchhidrallyaya
Select the correct options 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:
Some of the specific terms of land tenure used during Gupta period are as follows:
1. Nivi dharma
2. Nivi dharma aksayana
3. Aprada dharma
4. Bhumichchhidrallyaya
32. Which of the following Chalukya king fought with the Yasovarman?
[A] Vijayaditya
[B] Vakpatiraja
[C] Manorathavarman
[D] Vinayaditya
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Correct Answer: A [Vijayaditya]
Notes:
According to some inscriptions, during the reign of Chalukya king Vinayaditya who ruled from 681 A.D. to 696 A.D. of Badami, his son Vijayaditya fought with the “lord of the whole of northern regions” Yasovarman.
33. Which of the following kings was the most successful and popular ruler of Pratiharas?
[A] Vatsaraja
[B] Harichandra
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Mihir Bhoja
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Correct Answer: D [Mihir Bhoja]
Notes:
Bhoja I / Mihir Bhoja who ruled the Gurjara?Pratiharas from 836 C.E. to 885 C.E. was the Grandson of Nagabhatta II. He had a long reign of over 46 years and proved to be the most successful and popular ruler of Pratiharas.
34. 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.
35. Which of the following kings founded the Vikramasilavihara?
[A] Gopala
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahendrapala
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Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Dharmapala, the second Pala king founded the Vikramasila vihara and gave a lot of money to those who studied there. Vikramasila vihara grew up to be an important academic centre and students not only from all comers of India but also from Tibet and other foreign countries came to study there.
36. Which of the following sects are some of the important sects of Shaivism?
1) Pasupata Lakulisa
2) Kapalikas
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
There are many sects of Saivism. Pasupata Lakulisa and Kapalikas are two major sects of Shaivism. Pasupata Lakulisa was the founder of the Pasupata sect of Saivism. According to Kapalikas, Siva was the Lord of Sakti. The Kapalikas wore a garland of human bones.
37. Rashtrakutas are believed to the feduatories of which of the following?
[A] Chalukyas
[B] Chahmanas
[C] Chandellas
[D] Vakatakas
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukyas]
Notes:
The Rashtrakutas are presumed to be a feudatory of the Chalukyas. They rose to power in Deccan between c.753 and 975 CE. Rashtrakuta means the chief of a rashtra.
38. Which of the following places are called as the cradle of Indian temple architecture?
[A] Badami
[B] Pattadakal
[C] Aihole
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Aihole]
Notes:
Art made great progress under the patronage of Chalukya Kings. A new style of architecture known as the Chalukya style was developed during this period. Aihole has been called “the cradle of Indian temple architecture.”
39. Which of the following temples is the earliest of the Aihole group?
[A] The Ladh Khan Temple
[B] The Durga Temple
[C] Hucchimalligudi Temple
[D] Sun temple at Konark
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Correct Answer: C [Hucchimalligudi Temple]
Notes:
Three temples at Aihole are particularly famous which are the Ladh Khan Temple, the Durga Temple, and Hucchimalligudi Temple. The Huchimalligudi temple seems to be the earliest of the Aihole group and it contains a Sikhara of the Nagara type.
40. The Chola dynasty came to an end in which of the following centuries?
[A] 12th century
[B] 13th century
[C] 14th century
[D] 15th century
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Correct Answer: B [13th century]
Notes:
Kulottunga II, Rajaraja II and Kulothunga III tried to maintain the Chola empire but the Chola power gradually decline. The dynasty came to an end in the 13th century. The Pandyas and the Hoysalas overtook the Cholas in the south.
