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 fought with Parasikas?
[A] Vakpatiraja
[B] Yasovarman
[C] Manorathavarman
[D] Bhogavarman
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Correct Answer: B [Yasovarman]
Notes:
According to the details of the achievements of Yasovarman as given in Gaudavaho, Yasovarman marched into South India, defeated the King of the Deccan, and reached the Southern Sea. He also fought against the Parasikas and received tribute from the regions of Western Ghats.
32. Which of the following kings founded the Paramaras Empire?
[A] Upendra
[B] Munja
[C] Raja Bhoja
[D] Visaldeva
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Correct Answer: A [Upendra]
Notes:
After the decline of the Pratihara empire of Kanauj, the Paramaras of Malwa gained control of northern India. Upendra was the founder of this dynasty. He founded this dynasty in about 820 AD.
33. The great philosopher and dialectician Santarakshita lived and worked during the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Chandrakirti
[B] Gopala
[C] Mahendrapala
[D] Harsha
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Correct Answer: B [Gopala]
Notes:
King Gopala who ruled from 750 A.D. to 770A.D. was the founder of the Pala Dynasty of the Bengal region of the Indian Subcontinent. He was a great patron of Buddhism. The great philosopher and dialectician Santarakshita lived and worked during his reign.
34. Which of the following region exported to Arabia large quantities of indigo, myrobalans and cotton-stuffs of all colours during the early medieval period?
[A] Kerala
[B] Gujarat
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
Between 600 A.D. to 1000 A.D. the Arabs exported from India perfumes like musk, aloes, amber, camphor, pearls, diamonds, corals and also many kinds of medicinal herbs. Gujarat also exported to Arabia large quantities of indigo, myrobalans and cotton-stuffs of all colours during that time.
35. At which of the following places did Avantivarman built his new capital?
[A] Avantipur
[B] Ujjain
[C] Srinagar
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Avantipur]
Notes:
Avantivarman founded the Utpala dynasty. He ruled Kashmir from 855 C.E. to 883 C.E. and built the famous Avantiswami Temple. He built his new capital at Avantipur, 18 miles from Srinagar.
36. The new era known as Chalukya-Vikramakala started in which of the following years?
[A] 1073 AD.
[B] 1076 AD.
[C] 1080 AD.
[D] 1086 AD.
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Correct Answer: B [1076 AD.]
Notes:
Vikramaditya came to power in 1076 A.D. He founded a new era known which was known as Chalukya-Vikramakala and which started in 1076 AD only. He ruled for about 50 years.
37. Simhavishnu was succeeded by which of the following kings?
[A] Narasimhavarman I
[B] Mahendravarman I
[C] Shivaskandavarman
[D] Simhavarman
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Correct Answer: B [Mahendravarman I]
Notes:
Mahendravarman I was the Pallava king who ruled the dynasty from 590 A.D. to 630 A.D. He was defeated by Pulekshin II at Pullalur (near Kanchi) who annexed the northern part of the Pallava kingdom.
38. Who among the following played pivotal role leading to the emergence of Vedantism?
[A] Shankaracharya
[B] Madhavacharya
[C] Ramanuja
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
The Upanishadic teaching particularly that of Shankaracharya, Madhavacharya, and Ramanuja had a salutary effect on reformation of the Hindu religion leading to the emergence of Vedantism. Vedantism movement incorporated in its fold both the Advaita philosophy or monism and the Dvaita philosophy or dualism.
39. What was the most lasting contribution of the Rashtrakutas?
[A] Kailasha Temple
[B] Pampa, Ponna, Ranna, the three writers of Kannada poetry and Kailasha Temple
[C] Patronage of Jainism
[D] Conquests
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Correct Answer: B [Pampa, Ponna, Ranna, the three writers of Kannada poetry and Kailasha Temple]
Notes:
The Kannada literature reached great heights under the Western Chalukyas and the Rashtrakutas who succeeded them. King Amoghavarsha I was himself one of the gems of Kannada. Adikavi Pampa, Sri Ponna and Ranna, called the “three gems” of Kannada literature, found enthusiastic patronage from Rashtrakuta rulers. Similarly, the Kailasa temple is a contribution of the Rashtrakutas.
40. Which marriage of Vedic Period is known as love marriage?
[A] Brahma Vivah
[B] Arsha Vivah
[C] Daiva Vivah
[D] Gandharva Vivah
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Correct Answer: D [Gandharva Vivah]
Notes:
There is eight kind of marriages in Vedic Period. During the Vedic period, when a man and a woman married for love and without the consent of their families, that marriage was called Gandharva Vivaah or ‘love marriage.’ It was based on mutual attraction between two people, with no rituals, witnesses or family participation.
