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 first known satrapa in the Western India?
[A] Sodasha
[B] Sivadatta
[C] Nahapana
[D] Bhumaka
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Correct Answer: C [Nahapana]
Notes:
The first identifiable satrapa in the Western India was Bhumaka. He ruled in Saurastra region. Nahapana who was the successor of Bhumaka was an important ruler of the Western satrapas.
32. In which of the following period elaborate laws were laid down about inheritance?
[A] Shunga Period
[B] Kushans period
[C] Mauryan Period
[D] Gupta period
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Correct Answer: D [Gupta period]
Notes:
The Guptas had a fairly good judicial system as compared to other kingdoms. During the Gupta period elaborate laws were laid down about inheritance. However, like earlier periods, these laws were based on the varna hierarchy.
33. The minting of silver coins was first started in the reign of which of the following Gupta kings?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Kumaragupta I
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: B [Chandragupta II ]
Notes:
During the Gupta period the minting of silver coins was first started during the reign of Chandragupta II and was continued by Kumaragupta I and Skandagupta.
34. Which of the following rulers is considered as the second ruler of the Vakataka Dynasty?
[A] Prithvisena
[B] Vindhyashakti
[C] Pravarasena
[D] Rudrasena
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Correct Answer: C [Pravarasena]
Notes:
Pravarasena who was the son of Vindhyashakti, the founder of the Vakataka dynasty became the second ruler of the Vakataka dynasty. He is considered as the founder of the real power and greatness of the Vakatakas.
35. 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.
36. Which of the following was the founder of the Vatsagulma line of the Vakatakas?
[A] Rudrasena I
[B] Pravarasena II
[C] Sarvasena
[D] Vindhyashakti II
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Correct Answer: C [Sarvasena]
Notes:
The founder of the Vatsagulma line of the Vakatakas was Sarvasena. sarvasena was the son of Pravarasena I. Vatsagulma line is the second major Vakataka line.
37. Pushyabhutis were originally feudatories of which of the following?
[A] Mauryans
[B] Satvahnas
[C] Guptas
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Guptas]
Notes:
Pushyabhutis were originally feudatories of the Guptas. The decline of the Gupta Empire resulted in the splitting of northern India into several kingdoms. Pushyabhutis came to prominence after the fall of Gupta empire.
38. 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.
39. 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.
40. Which of the following kings defeated Vajrayudha, the king of Kanauj?
[A] Durlabhavardhana
[B] Lalitaditya Muktapida
[C] Vinayaditya
[D] Avantivarman
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Correct Answer: C [Vinayaditya]
Notes:
Jayapida or Vinayaditya was the grandson of Lalitaditya Muktapida, the greatest ruler of the Karkota dynasty. He is credited for many adventures. It is stated that he defeated and dethroned Vajrayudha, the king of Kanauj.
