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. Who among the following presided over the Buddhist council held under the patronage of king Kanishka?
[A] Udayana
[B] Dharmasen
[C] Vasumitra
[D] Nagarjuna
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Correct Answer: C [Vasumitra]
Notes:
The fourth Buddhist council was presided over by monk Vasumitra. The council was held under the patronage of King Kanishka in 1st century CE. It was held in Kashmir.
32. Which of the following was the first state to use elephants on a large scale against its neighbours?
[A] Maurya
[B] Magadha
[C] Satvahanas
[D] Kanvas
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Correct Answer: B [Magadha]
Notes:
Magadha was the first empire to use elephants on a large scale against its neighbours. Elephants could be effectively used in storming fortresses. They could be used for marching over areas lacking roads or other means of communication.
33. Which of the following scholars wrote Prajna Parimata Sutra?
[A] Ashvagosha
[B] Vasumitra
[C] Nagarjuna
[D] Mathara
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Correct Answer: C [Nagarjuna]
Notes:
Nagarjuna was also termed as the Indian Einstein. He proposed the Theory of Relativity in his time in the form of a Sutra which is also called as the Prajna Parimata Sutra. He was a great patron of Mahayana doctrine.
34. Which of the following is referred to as Chandragupta Vikramaditya?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Samudragupta
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: B [Chandragupta II]
Notes:
Gupta empire reached the peak of its terrtorial expansion during the reign of Chandragupta II. He is also known as Chandragupta Vikramaditya. He extended the limits of the Gupta empire by conquests and marital alliances with other
royal dynasties of that period.
35. Which of the following is the writer of the play Mrichchhkatikam?
[A] Kalidas
[B] Shudraka
[C] Vishakhadatta
[D] Dandin
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Correct Answer: B [Shudraka]
Notes:
Shudraka was the writer of the play Mrichchhkatikam which means a little clay cart. The play deals with the love affair of a poor brahmana with the beautiful daughter of a courtesan.
36. Which of the following is the writer of Kavyadarshana and Dasakumaracharita?
[A] Kalidasa
[B] Vishakhadatta
[C] Bharavi
[D] Dandin
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Correct Answer: D [Dandin]
Notes:
Dandin is the writer of Kavyadarshana and Dasakumaracharita. Da??in was a grammarian of Sanskrit language and author of prose romances. He is one of the well known writers in Asian history.
37. Which of the following was the author of the Sanskrit lexicon Amarakosha?
[A] Dandin
[B] Amarshima
[C] Kalidasa
[D] Bhasa
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Correct Answer: B [Amarshima]
Notes:
Amarshima was the author of the Sanskrit lexicon Amarakosha. Amarshima is said to have been one of the nine gems that adorned the court of Vikramaditya, that is, Chandragupta Vikramaditya.
38. Which of the following kings was the most successful and popular ruler of Pratiharas?
[A] Vatsaraja
[B] Harichandra
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Mihir Bhoja
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Correct Answer: D [Mihir Bhoja]
Notes:
Bhoja I / Mihir Bhoja who ruled the Gurjara?Pratiharas from 836 C.E. to 885 C.E. was the Grandson of Nagabhatta II. He had a long reign of over 46 years and proved to be the most successful and popular ruler of Pratiharas.
39. Which the following were the most prominent guilds during the early medieval period?
1. Weavers
2. Potters
3. Gardeners
4. Artisans
Select the correct option from the codes given below?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
During the early medieval times the guilds specially mentioned are those of weavers, potters, gardeners and artisans. The guilds used to make collective endowments for pious objects or received them on trust to provide for such objects out of the accruing interest.
40. Which of the following Dramas were written by Rajasekhara?
1) Balaramayana,
2) Mahaviracharita
3) Viddhasalabhanjika
4) Karpuramanjari
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3, & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, & 4]
Notes:
Rajashekhara was an eminent Sanskrit poet, dramatist, and critic. He was the court poet of the Gurjara Pratiharas. Rajasekhara, a great master of words, composed four dramas,viz., Balaramayana, Balabharata, Viddhasalabhanjika and Karpuramanjari
