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 is the most celebrated Indo-Greek ruler who not only stabilised Indo-Greek power, but also extended his empire’s frontiers in India?
[A] Demetrius
[B] Menander
[C] Hermaius
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Menander]
Notes:
Menander /Milinda/Minedra was the most celebrated Indo-Greek ruler. He not only stabilised Indo-Greek power in India, but also extended his empire’s frontiers in India.
32. Which of the following is the first known satraps of Mathura?
[A] Hagana
[B] Liaka Kusulaka
[C] Patika Kusulaka
[D] Bhumaka
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Correct Answer: A [Hagana ]
Notes:
The first known satraps of Mathura are Hagana and Hagamasa.“Rajuvula” who was one of their successor has been mentioned as Mahasatrapa in the Mora inscription , that was found near Mathura.
33. Which of the following period is associated with the Avantivarman?
[A] 755 AD to 783 AD
[B] 855 AD to 883 AD
[C] 755 BC to 783 BC
[D] 805 BC to 803 BC
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Correct Answer: B [855 AD to 883 AD]
Notes:
Avantivarman who ruled from 855 AD. to 883 AD was famous for his patronage of literature. He also launched some beneficent schemes of drainage and irrigation which was carried out by his minister of public works, Surya.
34. Which of the following kings was the last Hindu ruler of Kashmir before it came under the rule of Muslims?
[A] Jayasimha
[B] Vajrayudha
[C] Yashovardhana
[D] Avantivarman
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Correct Answer: A [Jayasimha]
Notes:
King Jayasimha who ruled from 1127 to 1155 AD was the patron of Kalhana. Kalhana was the famous historian and poet of Kashmir. In the 14th century, Kashmir passed under the rule of the Muslims.
35. Which of the following rulers ruled northern India after the fall of Pratiharas?
[A] Chandellas
[B] Chedi
[C] Gahadavalas
[D] Paramaras
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Correct Answer: C [Gahadavalas]
Notes:
The Gahadavala dynasty ruled the Indian subcontinent during the 11th and 12th centuries. Present-day Uttar Pradesh and Bihar came under their rule. They establish themselves on the throne of Kanauj between 1080A.D. and 1085 AD.
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 Jain writers flourished in the court of Paramara kings?
- Dhanesvarasuri
- Dhanapala
- Santisuri
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
The Paramara dynasty was an Indian dynasty that ruled Malwa and surrounding areas in west-central India from the 9th to 14th centuries. Many famous Jain writers like Dhanesvarasuri, Dhanapala, and Santisuri flourished in the court of Paramara kings.
38. Nighantu was written by which of the following?
[A] Kasyapa
[B] Nagarjuna
[C] Dhanvantari
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Dhanvantari]
Notes:
The book ‘Nighantu’ was wriiten by Dhanvantari. It is one of the oldest medico-botanical dictionary. Later this book was revised by Kasyapa. It is a treatise on medicinal herbs and drugs.
39. Which of the following wrote Sarasvali?
[A] Prithusvami
[B] Bhattotpala
[C] Vijavanandi
[D] Kalyanavarman
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Correct Answer: D [Kalyanavarman]
Notes:
The most important author medieval age was Aryabhata II who wrote the Aryasiddhanta. Other impotant writers of the tenth century include Prithusvami, Bhattotpala and Vijavanandi. Kalyanavarman wrote Sarasvali.
40. Which of the following Rashtrakita king made a new capital city Manyakheta?
[A] Govinda II
[B] Amoghavarsha I
[C] Govinda III
[D] Dantidurga
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Correct Answer: B [Amoghavarsha I]
Notes:
Amoghavarsha I was the greatest ruler of the Rashtrakuta dynasty who ruled for around 64 years. He moved the Rashtrakuta regal capital from Mayurkhandi in the Bidar district to Manyakheta in the Gulbarga district in the modern Karnataka state.
