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 committee kept a watch over wights and measures in Mauryan administration?
[A] Trade, Commerce and Market regulations
[B] Manufacturing Articles
[C] Industry
[D] Vital Statistics
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Correct Answer: A [Trade, Commerce and Market regulations]
Notes:
In Mauryan Administration, the committee which kept watch over the weights and measures was “Trade, commerce, and market regulations”. It also made sure that commodities were sold before their quality deteriorated. Kautilya suggested that the food grains collected as dues should be kept as buffer stock which can be used in the time of food shortages.
32. Which of the following Mauryan King not only redistributed the Buddha’s relics to every important town, but also ordered construction of stupas over them?
[A] Chandragupta
[B] Bindusara
[C] Ashoka
[D] Dashratha
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Correct Answer: C [Ashoka]
Notes:
The Mauryan King Ashoka not only redistributed the Buddha’s relics to every important town, but he also ordered construction of stupas over them.
33. Indo-Greeks invaded India in which of the following century?
[A] 1st century BCE
[B] 2nd century BCE
[C] 3rd century BCE
[D] 4th century BCE
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Correct Answer: A [1st century BCE]
Notes:
After the death of Ashoka, the successors of Ashoka were too weak to hold ground. Therefore a series of invasions on the
north-western border of India started. In the beginning of the 2nd century BCE, the Indo-Greeks were the first to invade the Indian subcontinent.
34. The Prayag Prashasti divides Samudragupta’s opponents into which of the following categories?
1. Rulers slain
2. Frontier kings
3. Rulers defeated
4. Distant kings
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Prayag Prashasti divides Samudragupta’s opponents into the following four categories:
1. Rulers slain- Those rulers whose dominions Samudragupta annexed outright.
2. Frontier kings- These were forced to pay homage.
3. Rulers defeated- Their territories were reinstated as tributes.
4. Distant kings- Those who acknowledged Samudragupta as an emperor by sending him embassies.
35. Which of the following kings composed a Prakrit kavya glorifying Rama?
[A] Prithvisena I
[B] Narendrasena
[C] Rudrasena II
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: D [Pravarasena II]
Notes:
Pravarasena II is credited with the founding of a new capital at Pravarapura. Even though he was a devotee of Shiva like his grandfather, he composed a Prakrit kavya glorifying Rama, the Setubandha/Ravanavaha, in which he described about Rama’s journey to Lanka and his victory over Ravana.
36. Which of the following is described as the lord of the north (sakalauttarapathanatha)?
[A] Prabhakar Vardhana
[B] Rajya Vardhana
[C] Harsha Vardhana
[D] Grahavarman
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Correct Answer: C [Harsha Vardhana]
Notes:
Harshavardhan is known as the last great Hindu king of India. He was originally a Shaiva but also supported Buddhism. He was also described as the lord of the north or sakalauttarapathanatha.
37. Which of the following was the founder of Kadamba dynasty?
[A] Vidhyashakti
[B] Mayursharman
[C] Kakusthavarma
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Mayursharman]
Notes:
The Kadamba dynasty was founded by Mayurasharman. Mayurasharman defeated the Pallavas with the help of forest tribes. The Pallavas formally presented Mayurasharman with royal insignia to give recognition to his authority.
38. Which of the following wrote Aryasiddhanta?
[A] Balabhadra
[B] Aryabhata II
[C] Prithusvami
[D] Bhattotpala
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Correct Answer: B [Aryabhata II]
Notes:
Aryabhata II who wrote the Aryasiddhanta was the most important author of the medieval age. Aryadiddhanta is a lost work on astronomical computations.
39. The provinces in the Chola empire were divided into which of the following?
[A] Valanadus
[B] Nadus
[C] Mandalam
[D] Nagarattar
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Correct Answer: B [Nadus]
Notes:
The provinces during the Chola dynasty were divided into Kottams or Valanadus and there provinces were again divided into Nadus or districts. Each of these districts consisted of a number of autonomous villages that played a key role in the Chola administration system.
40. Which of the following was the most important crop of Sangam period?
[A] Wheat
[B] Barley
[C] Maize
[D] Rice
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Correct Answer: D [Rice]
Notes:
Rice was the most important crop of the Sangam period. It formed the main part of peoples’ diet. It also served as a medium of barter exchange for inland trade during that time.
