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 period saw the emergence of trade between India and the Roman Empire?
[A] Mauryan Period
[B] Post Mauryan period
[C] Pre-vedic period
[D] Vedic period
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Correct Answer: B [Post Mauryan period]
Notes:
The most important economic development of the post-Mauryan period was the thriving trade between India and the Eastern Roman Empire. The trade between India and Rome mostly consisted of luxury goods.
32. The period between 165 BCE – 145 BCE is associated with the rule of which of the following Indo-Greek ruler?
[A] Demetrius
[B] Hermaius
[C] Darius
[D] Milinda
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Correct Answer: D [Milinda]
Notes:
The period between 165 BCE – 145 BCE is associated with the rule of Menander /Milinda/Minedra. The empire of Menander extended over parts of both Bactria and northwestern India.
33. Which of the following Shaka ruler repaired the Sudarshana Lake?
[A] Maues
[B] Azes
[C] Rudradaman I
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Rudradaman I]
Notes:
The Shaka ruler Rudradaman I got the Sudarshana lake repaired, located in the semi arid zone of Kathiawar. Rudradaman I was a prominent ruler who belonged to the Shaka Kshatrapas of Western Indian lineage.
34. Which of the following Gupta King claimed the title of maharajadhiraja?
[A] Maharaja Ghatotkacha
[B] Chandragupta – I
[C] Chandragupta – II
[D] Samudragupta
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Correct Answer: B [Chandragupta – I]
Notes:
Chandragupta – I claimed the title of maharajadhiraja (king of kings). He married a Lichchhavai princess. He was the son and successor of Ghatotkacha and was definitely a strong ruler.
35. The reign of Chandragupta II began in which of the following years?
[A] 374 A.D.
[B] 375 A.D.
[C] 376 A.D.
[D] 377 A.D.
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Correct Answer: C [376 A.D.]
Notes:
The reign of Chandragupta II began in 376 A.D. and lasted till 413/15 A.D. It is believed that Chandragupta II had to kill his brother Ramagupta and marry his wife, Dhruvadevi, to safeguard the honour of the Gupta dynasty.
36. 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.
37. Which of the following kings was the son of Vakataka king Rudrasena I?
[A] Prithvisena I
[B] Rudrasena II
[C] Pravarasena II
[D] Narendrasena
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Correct Answer: A [Prithvisena I]
Notes:
Prithvisena I was the second ruler of the Vakataka Nandivardhana branch. He is described as a righteous conqueror in later Vakataka inscriptions. Due to his qualities like truthfulness, transparency, compassion, and humility, he was compared to the epic hero Yudhishthira.
38. Which of the following Kings entered into a matrimonial alliance with the contemporary Kadambas?
[A] Prithvisena I
[B] Rudrasena II
[C] Narendrasena
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: D [Pravarasena II]
Notes:
Pravarasena II who was the son of Rudrasena II entered into a matrimonial alliance with the contemporary Kadambas. His son Narendrasena was married to Ajihata Bhattarika, the daughter of Kakutsavarman of the Kadamba dynasty.
39. Which of the following kings succeeded Avantivarmana, ruler of the Maukharis?
[A] Ishanavarmana
[B] Sarvavarmana
[C] Advaita Varmana
[D] Grahavarmana
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Correct Answer: D [Grahavarmana]
Notes:
Grahavarmana who ruled the Maukharis around 600 CE was the son and successor of Avantivarmana. He was married to Rajyashri, the daughter of Prabhakar Vardhana of the Pushyabhuti family of Thanesara.
40. 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.
