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. At which of the following places “The Bagh” cave paintings are located?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Mathura
[C] Bagh in Dhar district
[D] Sultanganj
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Correct Answer: C [Bagh in Dhar district]
Notes:
The Bagh caves lie near Bagh in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. They are Buddhist rock-cut caves known for their surviving mural paintings.
32. which of the following kings was the most important ruler of the Maitrakas?
[A] Dhruvasena I
[B] Dhruvasena II
[C] Advaita Varmana
[D] Ishanavarmana
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Correct Answer: B [Dhruvasena II]
Notes:
Dhruvasena II was the most important ruler of the Maitrakas, who was a contemporary of Harsha Vardhana and was married to his daughter. He was well versed in grammar and the science of polity.
33. Which of the following kings is considered as the real founder of Maukhari supremacy?
[A] Sarvavarmana
[B] Ishanavarmana
[C] Grahavarmana
[D] Avanti Varmana
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Correct Answer: B [Ishanavarmana]
Notes:
Ishanavarman was the son of Ishvaravarman. His Haraha inscription of 554 CE records his victories, and he bore the title Maharajadhiraja.
34. Which of the following major cities were included the Pala kingom?
1. Pataliputra
2. Vikrampura
3. Ramvati
4. Monghyr
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The kingdom of Palas included both Bengal and Bihar, which included the major cities of Pataliputra, Vikrampura, Ramvati (Varendra), Monghyr (Munger), Tamralipti and Jaggadala.
35. Which of the following wrote Yogavarttika and Yogasarasamgraha?
[A] Vijnanabhikshu
[B] Udayana
[C] Jayanta
[D] Nathamuni
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Correct Answer: A [Vijnanabhikshu]
Notes:
Vijnanabhikshu was the author of Yogavarttika and Yogasarasamgraha. He was Hindu philosopher from Bihar. He was known for his commentary on various schools of Hindu philosophy.
36. Which of the following acquired the title of dakshinapatheshvara?
[A] Kirtivarman I
[B] Pulkeshin II
[C] Vikramaditya I
[D] Vikramaditya II
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Correct Answer: B [Pulkeshin II ]
Notes:
Pulakesin II bore the title Dakshinapatheshvara, meaning lord of the south. He defeated Harsha before 634 CE and campaigned in the eastern Deccan, South Kosala and Kalinga.
37. Which of the following kings defeated Pulkeshin II?
[A] Mahendravarman I
[B] Simhavishnu
[C] Narasimhavarman I
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Narasimhavarman I]
Notes:
Narasimhavarman I(c.630–668 CE) defeated Pulkeshin II and thus avenged his father’s defeat. He also invaded the Western Chalukyan kingdom and captured Badami with the help of the Sri Lankan prince, Manavarma.
38. The saints Appar, Siruthondar, and Tirugnanasambandar lived during the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Mahendravarman I
[B] Narasimhavarman I
[C] Mahendravarman II
[D] Narasimhavarman II
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Correct Answer: B [Narasimhavarman I]
Notes:
Narasimhavarman I was a devotee of Shiva. The great Nayanar saints like Appar, Siruthondar, and Tirugnanasambandar lived during his reign. It was during his reign, in 640 AD, that the Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang visited Kanchipuram
39. Which of the following Chola Kings constructed the Rajarajeshwara or Brihadesvara temple, dedicated to Shiva at Thanjavur?
[A] Rajaraja I
[B] Rajendra II
[C] Rajadhiraja
[D] Virarajendra
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Correct Answer: A [Rajaraja I]
Notes:
Rajaraja I got constructed the Rajarajeshwara or Brihadesvara temple, dedicated to Shiva at Thanjavur (Tanjore) in c.1010 CE. This temple is also called the Rajaraja temple.
40. Rajadhiraja died on the battlefield while fighting in the battle of Koppam against which of the following kings?
[A] Jayasimha II
[B] Someshwar
[C] Jayasimha I
[D] Jagadhekamalla I
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Correct Answer: B [Someshwar]
Notes:
Rajadhiraja was one of the greatest and bravest warriors in the Chola dynasty. He died in the battlefield while fighting in the battle of Koppam against Someshwar, a western Chalukyan king.
