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. ‘Kritadasas’ referred to which of the following type of slaves during the early medieval period?
[A] Persons who were reduced to the status of slaves.
[B] Slaves who had been purchased.
[C] Persons who sold themselves as slaves.
[D] Persons who were captured by the victorious rulers as prisoners of war.

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32. Which of the following wrote Yogavarttika and Yogasarasamgraha?
[A] Vijnanabhikshu
[B] Udayana
[C] Jayanta
[D] Nathamuni

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33. Which of the following was the capital of Rashtrakutas?
[A] Manyakheta
[B] Ujjain
[C] Vallore
[D] Bijapur

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34. Somesvara I established his capital at which of the following places?
[A] Manyakheta
[B] Kalyanpura
[C] Badami
[D] Kanchi

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35. Shivaskandavarman ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 3rd Century A.D.
[B] 4th Century A.D.
[C] 6th Century A.D.
[D] 7th Century A.D.

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36. During the reign of which of the following kings the Pallavas rose to power?
[A] Shivaskandavarman,
[B] Mahendravarman I
[C] Simhavishnu
[D] Mahendravarman II

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37. The first Sangam was founded by which of the following?
[A] Tolkappiyar
[B] Sage Agastya
[C] Kapilar
[D] None of the above

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38. Which of these was a plough tax during Gupta Period?
[A] Sulka
[B] Halivakara
[C] Kara
[D] Hiranya

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39. Which of these provides major information on Asoka’s campaign against Kalinga?
[A] Mahavamsa
[B] Rock Edict XIII
[C] Pillar Edict VII
[D] Divyavadana

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40. What were the pillared halls of Buddhists known as?
[A] Chaityas
[B] Mathas
[C] Stupas
[D] Viharas

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