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. Satavahanas claimed their descent from which of the following varna?
[A] Brahmana
[B] Kshtriya
[C] Vaishiya
[D] Shudra
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Correct Answer: A [Brahmana]
Notes:
The Satavahanas claimed their descent from Brahamana varna. They performed Vedic rituals and worshipped gods like Krishna, Vasudeva, as evident in the Naneghat cave inscription of Naganika of 1st century BCE.
32. Vapi, Tadaga, and Dirghula refer to which of the following during the Gupta period?
[A] Tanks
[B] Canals
[C] Rivers
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Tanks]
Notes:
During the Gupta period lots of canals were constructed not only from rivers but also tanks and lakes. The tanks were variously called as the vapi, tadaga, and dirghula, according to their sizes.
33. At which of the following places a lifesized bronze image of the Buddha has been discovered?
[A] Gwalior
[B] Ujjain
[C] Sultanganj
[D] Topra
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Correct Answer: C [Sultanganj]
Notes:
During the Gupta period, Buddhism had a great impact on art and architecture. A life-sized bronze image of Buddha belonging to the Mathura school of art has been found from Sultanganj in Bihar.
34. Which of the following temples built during the Gupta period has a square tower of Shikhara?
1) Dasavatar Temple at Deogarh
2) Bhitargaon temple
3) Mahadev Temple at Nachna Kuthar
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] Only 3
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
In the early Gupta period, the Shikhara was not much prominent as compared to the later Gupta period. Dasavatar Temple at Deogarh, Bhitargaon temple, and Mahadev Temple at Nachna Kuthar have a square tower of Shikhara.
35. Which of the following Vakataka kings was the father of Gautamiputra who married the daughter of a Naga king?
[A] Vindhyashakti
[B] Prithvisena
[C] Pravarasena
[D] Rudrasena
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Correct Answer: C [Pravarasena]
Notes:
During the reign of Pravarasena political alliance between the Vakataka and Nagas improved. His son Gautamiputra married the daughter of the Naga king Bhavanaga, which cemented the political alliance between the two kingdoms.
36. Which of the following was called as chief commandant of the elephant force during Harsha’s administration?
[A] Kuntala
[B] Simhananda
[C] Avanti
[D] Bhanu
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Correct Answer: B [Simhananda]
Notes:
The chief commandant of the elephant force during the Harsh’s administration was called as the Skandagupta. According to the Madhuvana Copper Plate inscription, Skandagupta is also described as Mahapramatara Mahasamanta.
37. Which of the following kings exercised control over Malwa, Rajputana, and Gujarat?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Vatsaraja
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Nagabhatta II
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Correct Answer: C [Nagabhatta I]
Notes:
Nagabhatta I who is also considered as the real founder of Gurjara Pratiharas. He also defeated the Arab army under Tamin and Junaid during the Caliphate campaigns in India. He exercised control over the areas of Malwa, Rajputana, and Gujarat.
38. Which of the following kings succeeded Avantivarman?
[A] Sankar-varman
[B] Jayasimha
[C] Vajrayudha
[D] Yashovardhana
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Correct Answer: A [Sankar-varman]
Notes:
The king Avantivarman was succeeded by the king Sankar-varman who ruled from 883 to 902 AD. He distinguished himself in war. The treasures of many temples were plundered during the reign of this king.
39. At which of the following places did Avantivarman built his new capital?
[A] Avantipur
[B] Ujjain
[C] Srinagar
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Avantipur]
Notes:
Avantivarman founded the Utpala dynasty. He ruled Kashmir from 855 C.E. to 883 C.E. and built the famous Avantiswami Temple. He built his new capital at Avantipur, 18 miles from Srinagar.
40. Which of the following kings received two statues as an act of submission from the king of Ceylon?
[A] Dantidurga
[B] Dhruva
[C] Govind II
[D] Govind III
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Correct Answer: D [Govind III]
Notes:
During the reign of Govind III, It is believed that the Rashtrakuta empire gradually spread over the areas from Cape Comorin to Kannauj and from Banaras to Bharuch. He received two statues as an act of submission from the king of Ceylon.
