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 Gupta kings issued gold coins called dinara?
[A] Srigupta
[B] Chandragupta I
[C] Samdudragupta
[D] Chandragupta II
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Correct Answer: D [Chandragupta II]
Notes:
Chandragupta II was the first ruler to have issue silver coins. He also issued copper coins. He is referred to as Chandra on his coins. He also issued gold coins which were known as dinara.
32. 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.
33. Which of the following was the capital of Maitrakas?
[A] Vallabhi
[B] Avanti
[C] Patliputra
[D] Ujjain
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Correct Answer: A [Vallabhi]
Notes:
Vallabhi was the capital of Maitrakas. It was also an important centre of learning. It was also a port town having flourishing trade and commerce situated along the Arabian sea.
34. The capital of Harsha was shifted from Thaneswar to which of the following?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Mathura
[C] Ujjain
[D] Kalinga
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Correct Answer: A [Kannauj]
Notes:
The capital of Harsha was originally the city of Thaneswar, but later he shifted it to Kannauj. The river Narmada marked the southern boundary of Harsh’s empire. Harsha brought most of the north India under his control.
35. Which of the following were present in the court of Harsha?
1. Banabhatta
2. Mayura
3. Bhartrihari
4. Matanga Divakara
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:
Some of the accomplished writers in the court of Harsha were- (1) Banabhatta was the author of Harshacharita, (2) Mayura was the author of Mayurashatak, (3) Bhartrihari (grammarian), and Matanga Divakara.
36. Which of the following wrote Aryasiddhanta?
[A] Balabhadra
[B] Aryabhata II
[C] Prithusvami
[D] Bhattotpala
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Correct Answer: B [Aryabhata II]
Notes:
Aryabhata II who wrote the Aryasiddhanta was the most important author of the medieval age. Aryadiddhanta is a lost work on astronomical computations.
37. Tattavakaumudi, Tattvasaradi, Nyayavarttikatatparyatika, Nyayasuchini-bandha, Nyayasutroddhara, Nyayakanika and Tattvabindu are works of which of the following writers?
[A] Bhoja
[B] Vachaspatimisra
[C] Udayana
[D] Jayanta
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Correct Answer: B [Vachaspatimisra]
Notes:
Tattavakaumudi, Tattvasaradi, Nyayavarttikatatparyatika, Nyayasuchini-bandha, Nyayasutroddhara, Nyayakanika and Tattvabindu are works of Vachaspatimisra. He was one of the greatest name in medieval age in philosophy. He also wrote independent treatises on some of the Darsanas.
38. Which of the following Chalukyan king built the temple of Siva at Pattadakal in Bijapur district?
[A] Vikramaditya I
[B] Vinayaditya I
[C] Vikramaditya II
[D] Vijayaditya
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Correct Answer: D [Vijayaditya]
Notes:
The Chalukyan king Vijayadita built the temple of Siva at Pattadakal in the Bijapur district. His sister also built a Jain temple at Lakshmeswar. Vijaydita was tolerant towards Jainism. He also donated villages to Jain preachers.
39. The Pallavas established their capital at which of the following places?
[A] Vengi
[B] Kanchi
[C] Nalanda
[D] Sanchi
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Correct Answer: B [Kanchi]
Notes:
The area under the control of Pallavas comprised of southern Andhra Pradesh and northern Tamil Nadu. They established their capital at Kanchi. Kanchi (modern Kanchipuram) became an important temple town and a centre of trade and commerce.
40. Where was the second Sangam held?
[A] Thenmadurai
[B] Madurai
[C] Kabadapuram
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Kabadapuram]
Notes:
The second Sangam was held at Kabadapuram which was another capital of the Pandyas. The important members of this sangam were Agastya, Irundaiyar, Tolkappiyar, Karungoli, Pandurangan, Tiraiyanamaran, Vellurkappiyanar etc.
