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 contains a mention of female personal bodyguards of the Mauryan king, who were skilled in archery?
[A] Indica
[B] Arthashastra
[C] Dharmasastras
[D] Vedic literature
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Correct Answer: B [Arthashastra]
Notes:
Arthashastra written by Kautilya contains a great detail about the multiple secret emergency exits of the Mauryan empire. The Arthashastra also mentions of female personal bodyguards of the king, who were skilled in archery.
32. The magistrates who looked after towns and cities in Mauryan empire were known as?
[A] Nagaradhyaksha
[B] Baladhyakshas
[C] Adhyakshas
[D] Amatyas
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Correct Answer: A [Nagaradhyaksha]
Notes:
According to the Arthashastra of Kautilya the magistrates who looked after towns and cities were called Nagaradhyaksha, whereas those who looked after the military were called Baladhyakshas.
33. Which of the following had adopted the title of Mahadandapati?
[A] Maues
[B] Azes
[C] Rudradaman I
[D] Patika Kusulaka
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Correct Answer: D [Patika Kusulaka ]
Notes:
The Moga inscription mentions two names Liaka Kusulaka and his son Patika Kusulaka. These two ruled Chuksha and Pusha Pura. Mahadandapati title was adopted by Patika Kusulaka. Both Liaka Kusulaka and Patika Kusulaka were straps under Moga.
34. Which of the following became important Buddhist sites under the Satavahanas?
1) Nagarjunakonda
2) Amravati
3) Nashik
4) Junar
Select the correct option 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:
Though the Satavahanas made liberal sacrificial fees to the Brahmanas, they also promoted Buddhism. Some of the important Buddhist sites under the Satavahanas were Nagarjunakonda and Amravati in Andhra Pradesh and Nashik and Junar areas of Maharashtra.
35. Which of the following language was used in Kanishka’s coins and inscriptions?
[A] Pali
[B] Prakrit
[C] Bactrian language
[D] Sanskrit
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Correct Answer: C [Bactrian language]
Notes:
The centre of the huge empire under the rule of Kushana ruler, Kanishka was Bactria. It is observed that the main language in Kanishka’s coins and inscriptions is the Bactrian language.
36. 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.
37. Which of the following rulers defeated Ishanavarmana of the Maukharies dynasty?
[A] Ishanavarmana
[B] Grahavarmana
[C] Sarvavarmana
[D] Avanti Varmana
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Correct Answer: A [Ishanavarmana]
Notes:
Under the rule of Ishanavarmana, the Maukhari kingdom stretched to Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, and Gauda. Ishanavarmana had to face prolonged struggle with the later Guptas. Ishanavarman suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Kumaragupta.
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. Which of the following laid the foundation of Pala dynasty?
[A] Dharmapala
[B] Gopala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahipala I
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Correct Answer: B [Gopala]
Notes:
Gopala laid the foundation of Pala dynasty around 8th century CE. ‘Pala’ in the ancient Prakrit language means the “protector”. As the names of all the succeeding kings ended with ‘Pala’, the dynasty came to be known as the ‘Pala’ dynasty.
