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. The inspiration of the themes for sculpture during 300 – 600 CE was drawn from which of the following traditions?
1) Buddhist traditions
2) Hindu traditions
3) Jain traditions
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3.
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3.]
Notes:
The sculptures pertaining to the period of c. 300 – 600 CE shows the introduction of new styles in the temple architecture. The inspiration for the themes for the sculpture was drawn from Hindu, Buddhist, and Jaina traditions.
32. Which of the following rulers succeeded the Satavahanas, especially in northern Maharashtra and Vidarbha?
[A] Guptas
[B] Kushanas
[C] Pallavas
[D] Vakatakas
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Correct Answer: D [Vakatakas]
Notes:
The Vakatakas were one of the most glorious dynasties that flourished in southern India in the ancient times. They were contemporaries of the Guptas empire. In peninsular India, the Satavahanas were succeeded by the Vakatakas.
33. Which of the following kings married the Harsha Vardhana’s sister Rajyashri?
[A] Ishanavarmana
[B] Grahavarmana
[C] Sarvavarmana
[D] Avanti Varmana
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Correct Answer: B [Grahavarmana]
Notes:
Grahavarmana who ruled the Maukharies around c. 600 CE was the son of Avanti Varmana. He married Rajyashri, the sister of Harsha Vardhana. Shashanka, the ruler of Bengal (Gauda), and Devagupta, the ruler of Malwa, jointly attacked Grahavarmana and killed him.
34. Which of the following kings succeded the king Bhoja I / Mihir Bhoja?
[A] Mahendrapala
[B] Rajyapala
[C] Yashpala
[D] Harichandra
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Correct Answer: A [Mahendrapala]
Notes:
Mahendrapala I was the successor of king Bhoja I / Mihir Bhoja. The Pratihara empire reached its peak of prosperity and power under Mihir Bhoja. The extent of its territory was almost similar to that of the Guptas.
35. Where was the earliest capital of the Gangas situated?
[A] Banavasi
[B] Kolar
[C] Madurai
[D] Kanchi
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Correct Answer: B [Kolar]
Notes:
The earliest capital of the Gangas was located near Kolar. The Kolar supplied a lot of gold to the kingdom of Gangas. They made most of the land grants to the Jainas. They were earlier feudatories of the Pallavas.
36. ‘Kritadasas’ referred to which of the following type of slaves during the early medieval period?
[A] Persons who were reduced to the status of slaves.
[B] Slaves who had been purchased.
[C] Persons who sold themselves as slaves.
[D] Persons who were captured by the victorious rulers as prisoners of war.
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Correct Answer: B [Slaves who had been purchased.]
Notes:
Slavery as an institution existed during the early medieval period. Those slaves who had been purchased were referred to as Kritdasas. There seems to have been existence of trade in slaves during that period.
37. Which of the following was the author of Dhatupradipa?
[A] Bhavabhuti
[B] Saktibhadra
[C] Maitreyarakshita
[D] Hastimalla
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Correct Answer: C [Maitreyarakshita]
Notes:
Maitreyarakshita was a Buddhist writer and a famous grammarian belonging to the eastern part of India who lived in the middle of the twelfth century. He is also the author of Dhatupradipa.
38. The Magnificent rock-cut Kailashnatha Temple at Ellora was built during the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Dhruva
[B] Amoghavarsha I
[C] Krishna I
[D] Dantidurga
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Correct Answer: C [Krishna I]
Notes:
The magnificent rock-cut Kailashnatha Temple at Ellora which is situated near present-day Aurangabad, Maharastra was built during the reign of Rashtrakuta king Krishna I. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
39. Which of the following Chola King completed the victory over Ceylon by defeating the Sri Lanka king Mahinda V?
[A] Rajaraja I
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Rajendra I
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Rajendra I]
Notes:
Rajendra I the son of Rajaraja I completed the victory over Ceylon. He defeated the Sri Lanka king Mahinda V. He captured the royal insignia of the king and the queen. Sri Lanka was unable to free itself from the Chola control for another
50 years.
40. During the Chola administration, the Land revenue collected in kind was called as?
[A] Antarayam
[B] Kadamai
[C] Dharmasana
[D] Eccoru
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Correct Answer: B [Kadamai]
Notes:
During the Chola administration, there were around 400 different types of taxes. Vetti also called as forced labour, and kadamai also called as land revenue were the most common type of taxes.
