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 kings defeated Subhagsena of Kabul?
[A] Antiochus II
[B] Demetrius I
[C] Apollodotus I
[D] Apollodotus II
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Correct Answer: A [Antiochus II]
Notes:
Antiochus II was a Greek king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire who reigned from 261 BCE to 246 BCE. He marched towards India and defeated the India king Subhagsena of Kabul in around 206 BC.
32. Which of the following is the first known satraps of Mathura?
[A] Hagana
[B] Liaka Kusulaka
[C] Patika Kusulaka
[D] Bhumaka
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Correct Answer: A [Hagana ]
Notes:
The first known satraps of Mathura are Hagana and Hagamasa.“Rajuvula” who was one of their successor has been mentioned as Mahasatrapa in the Mora inscription , that was found near Mathura.
33. During the reign of which of the following kings the rock-cut Buddhist viharas and chaityas of the Ajanta Caves were built?
[A] Harisena
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Pravarasena I
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: A [Harisena]
Notes:
During the rule of the Vakatakas, significant progress in terms of public works and monuments can be seen. The rock-cut Buddhist viharas and chaityas of the Ajanta Caves were also built under the patronage of the Vakataka king, Harisena.
34. Which of the following kings ascended the throne after Pravarasena II?
[A] Narendrasena
[B] Prithvisena I
[C] Rudrasena II
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: A [Narendrasena]
Notes:
After the death of Pravarsena II who ruled the Vakataka Nandivardhana branch after the death of Rudrasena II, a struggle for succession happened in which Narendrasena emerged successful. He ruled from 440 CE to 460CE.
35. Which of the following Pushyabhuti king was treacherously killed by Shashanka, the king of Gauda?
[A] Prabhakar Vardhana
[B] Rajya Vardhana
[C] Harsha Vardhana
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Rajya Vardhana]
Notes:
After the death of Prabhakar Vardhan, his elder son Rajya Vardhana came to the throne. But Rajya Vardhan was treacherously killed by Shashanka who was the king of Gauda, that is, Bengal and Bihar.
36. Which of the following kings fought a war with the king of Kashmir?
[A] Mahendrapala
[B] Yashpala
[C] Rajyapala
[D] Harichandra
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Correct Answer: A [Mahendrapala]
Notes:
During the reign of Mahendrapala, the Gurjara?Pratihara empire reached west to the border of Sindh, east to Bengal, north to the Himalayas, and south past the Narmada. He also fought a battle with the king of Kashmir.
37. Siddhiyoga was written by which of the following?
[A] Patanjali
[B] Vrinda
[C] Madhavakar
[D] Dridhabala
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Correct Answer: B [Vrinda]
Notes:
Siddhiyoga was written by Vrinda in about 1000 AD. It is also called Vrindam?dhava. Some scholars suggest that Vrinda is only a second name of M?dhavakara, but it is unproved.
38. 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.
39. Which of the following succeeded Pulkshein II after pushing the Pallavas out of Badami?
[A] Kirtivarman I
[B] Vikramaditya I
[C] Vikramaditya II
[D] Vinayaditya I
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Correct Answer: B [Vikramaditya I]
Notes:
The Chalukyan King Vikramaditya I succeeded in pushing the Pallavas out of Badami after the death of Pulkshein II and reestablished his authority over whole kingdom. He not only defeated the successive Pallava rulers but also captured their capital Kanchi.
40. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Sabha or Mahasabha during the Chola empire?
1. The membership was governed by different criteria such as property ownership, family antecedents, learning and
good conduct.
2. Mahasabha possessed the propriety rights over communal lands and controlled the private lands within its
jurisdiction.
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:
The membership of the Mahasabha in the Chola administration was governed by different criteria such as property ownership, family antecedents, learning and good conduct. The Mahasabha possessed propriety rights over communal lands. It also controlled the private lands within its jurisdiction.
