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 refers to a perpetual endowment which a recipient could not alienate but could make use of the income accruing from it eternally during the Gupta period?
[A] Nivi dharma
[B] Nivi dharma aksayana
[C] Aprada dharma
[D] Bhumichchhidrallyaya
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Correct Answer: B [Nivi dharma aksayana]
Notes:
Nivi dharma aksayana was a land tenure system which refers to a perpetual endowment which a recipient could not alienate but could make use of the income accruing from it eternally.
32. Consider the following statements:
- The Gupta rulers implemented fixed prices on commodities
- During the Gupta period, prices of commodities were influenced by market supply and demand
- Units of measurements varied from region to region in the Gupta era
Which of the above statements are accurate?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2 & 3]
Notes:
During the Gupta period, the prices of goods were not fixed by the rulers but fluctuated according to supply and demand in the market. Additionally, not only prices, but also the units of measurements for various commodities differed from one place to another.
33. Two temples, in which the images of Vishnu are placed in the center as a chief deity, are found at which of the following places?
1) Dashavatara temple at Deogarh
2) Bhitargaon in Kanpur
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:
During the Gupta period, flat-roofed square temples were built in northern India in the architectural style known as Nagara. Two temples, in which the images of Vishnu are placed in the center as a chief deity, are found at Bhitargaon in Kanpur and Dashavatara temple at Deogarh.
34. At which of the following places the colossal figure of Krishna effortlessly lifting up Govardhana mountain can be found?
[A] Mathura
[B] Vrindavan
[C] Varansi
[D] Deogarh
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Correct Answer: C [Varansi]
Notes:
The colossal figure of Krishna effortlessly lifting up the Govardhana mountain is one of the largest known free-standing stone image belonging to the Gupta period. It is located in Varanasi.
35. Which of the following defeated Shashanka and extended his control over parts of Kongoda in Orissa?
[A] Rajya Vardhana
[B] Prabhakar Vardhana
[C] Grahavarman
[D] Harsha Vardhana
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Correct Answer: D [Harsha Vardhana]
Notes:
Rajyavardhan was unfortunately killed by Shashanka (the king of Gauda), who also cut the Bodhi tree and occupied Kannauj. Later, Harshavardhan defeated Shashanka and extended his control over parts of Kongoda in Orissa.
36. Which of the following kings was defeated by Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva?
[A] Vatsaraja
[B] Harichandra
[C] Nagabhatta II
[D] Nagabhatta I
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Correct Answer: D [Nagabhatta I]
Notes:
Nagabhata I ruled from 730C.E. to 760 C.E. from the Avanti (or Malava) region in present-day Madhya Pradesh, from his capital at Ujjain. He expanded his kingdom towards the areas of Malwa, Rajputana, and Gujarat. He was defeated by the Rashtrakuta king, Dhruva.
37. Which of the following authors wrote Dasavatara-charitam?
[A] Banabhatta
[B] Bilhana
[C] Kshemendra
[D] Gunadhya
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Correct Answer: C [Kshemendra]
Notes:
Kshemendra was an 11th-century Sanskrit poet from Kashmir in India. Kshemendra is considered to be the author of Dasavatara-charitam which is written in Sanskrit. It mentions the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
38. Which of the following are the five centres for manufacturing swords as mentioned in Agnipurana during the medieval period?
1. Anga
2. Vanga
3. Surparaka
4. Rishika
5. Khatikhattara
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 , 3 & 5
[B] Only 2, 3 & 5
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, 4 & 5]
Notes:
The five centres for manufacturing swords as mentioned in Agnipurana during the medieval period are as follows:
1. Anga
2. Vanga
3. Surparaka
4. Rishika
5. Khatikhattara
39. Which of the following authors wrote Kadambarikathasara?
[A] Rajanaka Ratnakar
[B] Jinasena
[C] Sanmitracharita
[D] Abhinanda
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Correct Answer: D [Abhinanda]
Notes:
Abhinanda was a Sanskrit scholar and poet. He was the son of Jayantabhatta. He was the court poet of Shankaravarma, king of Kashmir. He wrote the famous Kadambarikathasara in the ninth century AD.
40. Which of the following developed the Deccan or Vesara style of temple building?
[A] Chalukyas
[B] Rashtakutas
[C] Pallavas
[D] Palas
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukyas]
Notes:
The Chalukyan style of architecture is called ‘Chalukyan architecture’. The Chalukyas developed Deccan or Vesara style of temple building, which reached its culmination under the Rashtrakutas and Hoysalas.
