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 did king Bhaskar-varman attended the assemblies of Harsha?
1) Kanauj
2) Prayaga
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Bhaskar-varman was the ruler of Kamarupa. They acknowledged the overlordship of the Gupta king. It is also known that king Bhaskar-varman attended the assemblies of Harsha at Kanauj and Prayaga.
32. During the early medieval period the status of which of the following degenerated?
[A] Brahmanas
[B] Kshtriyas
[C] Vaishyas
[D] Shudras
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Correct Answer: C [Vaishyas]
Notes:
After the reign of Harsha the status of Vaisyas in society degenerated to such an extent that there was hardly any difference between the status of a Vaishya and that of a Sudra during the early medieval period.
33. Which of the following later Chalukyan king killed Munja, the Paramara king of Malava?
[A] Vikramaditya V
[B] Jayasimha I
[C] Tailapa II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Tailapa II]
Notes:
Taila or Tailapa II conquered Chedi, Orissa, Nepal and Kuntala. Consequently, the later Western Chalukyas took pleasure in calling themselves as Lords of Kuntala. Taila is also believed to have killed Munja, the Paramara king of Malava.
34. Which of the following rulers built a Shiva temple at Gangaikondacholapuram and excavated a tank called Chodagarg?
[A] Rajadhiraja
[B] Rajendra II
[C] Virarajendra
[D] Rajendra I
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Correct Answer: D [Rajendra I]
Notes:
To commemorate the victory over the Pala ruler, Mahipal I, and the Western Chalukyas, Rajendra I assumed the title of Gangaikondachola and established a new capital named Gangaikondacholapuram. He also built a Shiva temple here and excavated a tank called Chodagarg.
35. Which of the following kings is credited for uniting the eastern Chalukyas of Vengi with the Cholas?
[A] Kollutung I
[B] Rajendra I
[C] Rajendra II
[D] Athirajendra
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Correct Answer: A [Kollutung I]
Notes:
Kollutung I who ruled from 1070 A.D. to 1122 A.D was the last important Chola king and adopted the title of Shungamtavirtta. He is credited with uniting the eastern Chalukyas of Vengi with the Cholas.
36. During the Chola administration, the Royal court of justice was also called as?
[A] Eccoru
[B] Kadamai
[C] Antarayam
[D] Dharmasana
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Correct Answer: D [Dharmasana]
Notes:
During the Medieval period, justice was mostly a matter of local concern. The village assemblies enjoyed great powers in the field of justice. We have the mentions of Dharmasana recorded in Chola inscriptions. Dharmasana was the Royal court of justice.
37. Tolkappiyam Mapuranam, Isainunukam, Bhutapuranam, Kali, Kuruku, Vendali are the important works of which of the following sangams?
[A] First sangam
[B] Second sangam
[C] Third sangam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Second sangam]
Notes:
Tolkappiyam Mapuranam, Isainunukam, Bhutapuranam, Kali, Kuruku, Vendali are the important works of second sangam. In the second sangam there were 3700 poets which was patronised by 59 kings and lasted for 3700 years.
38. The famous dancing girl found in the Mohenjodaro was made up of which material?
[A] Bronze
[B] Red Limestone
[C] Steatite
[D] Terracotta
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Correct Answer: A [Bronze]
Notes:
The famous ‘Dancing girl’ found in Mohenjodaro is an artifact that is some 4,500 years old. The 10.8 cm long statue of the dancing girl was found in 1926 from a house in Mohenjodaro is made of bronze. Steatite (Soap Stone) artifacts have been found at nearly every excavated Harappan period site and were the primary element used to make seals. Terracotta were used to make figurines.
39. At which of the following sites of Indus Valley Civilization, a clay model of plough has been found?
[A] Kalibangan
[B] Rakhigarhi
[C] Banawali
[D] Mitahal
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Correct Answer: C [Banawali]
Notes:
A clay model of plough has been found from Banawali. It is an archaeological site belonging to Indus Valley Civilization period in Fatehabad district of Haryana.
40. Kautilya wrote Arthashastra. In how many parts, Arthashastra have been divided?
[A] 10
[B] 9
[C] 15
[D] 5
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Correct Answer: C [15]
Notes:
Arthashastra have been divided into 15 parts. The main thing highlighted in Kautilya’s Arthashastra is Politics. Kautilya was an ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. He is also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta.
