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 Puranas were written in the Gupta period?
1) Vishnu Purana
2) Vayu Purana
3) Matsya Purana
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
The Gupta period marks the beginning of the writing of the Puranas. Some of the major Puranas which were written in this period were the Vishnu Purana, Vayu Purana, and the Matsya Purana.
32. Which of the following refers to a perpetual endowment which a recipient could not alienate but could make use of the income accruing from it eternally during the Gupta period?
[A] Nivi dharma
[B] Nivi dharma aksayana
[C] Aprada dharma
[D] Bhumichchhidrallyaya
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Correct Answer: B [Nivi dharma aksayana]
Notes:
Nivi dharma aksayana was a land tenure system which refers to a perpetual endowment which a recipient could not alienate but could make use of the income accruing from it eternally.
33. Which of the following kings was the son of Vakataka king Rudrasena I?
[A] Prithvisena I
[B] Rudrasena II
[C] Pravarasena II
[D] Narendrasena
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Correct Answer: A [Prithvisena I]
Notes:
Prithvisena I was the second ruler of the Vakataka Nandivardhana branch. He is described as a righteous conqueror in later Vakataka inscriptions. Due to his qualities like truthfulness, transparency, compassion, and humility, he was compared to the epic hero Yudhishthira.
34. Which of the following rulers ruled the Vakataka Nandivardhana branch after the death of Rudrasena II?
[A] Prabhavatigupta
[B] Pravarasena II
[C] Damodarasena
[D] Divakarasena
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Correct Answer: A [Prabhavatigupta]
Notes:
Rudrasena II who was the son of Prithvisena I ruled only for a period of five years and died. He left behind three minor sons Divakarasena, Damodarasena, and Pravarasena. His wife Prabhavatigupta ruled as the regent until 410 CE.
35. Which of the following had imprisoned Harsha’s sister Rajyashri and killed her husband Grahavarman?
[A] Devagupta
[B] Shashanka
[C] Dhruvasena II
[D] Pulkesin II
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Correct Answer: B [Shashanka]
Notes:
Harsha succeeded his brother Rajya Vardhana. He undertook a campaign against the ruler of Malwa, Devagupta and Shashanka, who was the ruler of Gauda. Shashanka had imprisoned Harsha’s sister Rajyashri and killed her husband Grahavarman.
36. Which of the following were the most common articles of internal trade during the early medieval period?
1. Spices
2. Luxury goods
3. Metals
4. Salt
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The most common articles of internal trade were spices, luxury goods, metals and salt during the early medieval period. The merchants generally travelled in groups as the caravans were considered to be safe against the robbers on the highways.
37. With respect to India’s trade with the West which of the following ports on the western coast of India played an important during 600 A.D. to 1000 A.D.?
1. Kambay
2. Thana
3. Sopara
4. Sindan
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
With respect to India’s trade with the West, the ports of Kambay, Thana, Sopara, Sindan and Kaulam Malaya which is modem Quilon, on the Western coast of India played an important part.
38. Which of the following Dramas were written by Harsha?
1) Nagananda
2) Priyadarsika
3) Ratnavali
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
Harsha, also known as Harshavardhana, was the son of Prabhakarvardhana. He was an Indian emperor who ruled North India from 606 to 647 CE. He was a member of the Vardhana dynasty. King Harsha wrote three dramas, the Nagananda, Priyadarsika, and Ratnavali.
39. Which of the following kings received two statues as an act of submission from the king of Ceylon?
[A] Dantidurga
[B] Dhruva
[C] Govind II
[D] Govind III
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Correct Answer: D [Govind III]
Notes:
During the reign of Govind III, It is believed that the Rashtrakuta empire gradually spread over the areas from Cape Comorin to Kannauj and from Banaras to Bharuch. He received two statues as an act of submission from the king of Ceylon.
40. Someshwar the western Chalukyan king was defeated by which of the following kings?
[A] Virarajendra
[B] Rajendra II
[C] Kollutung
[D] Athirajendra
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Correct Answer: B [Rajendra II]
Notes:
Rajadhiraja Chola died on the battlefield while fighting in the battle of Koppam against Someshwar, a western Chalukyan king. Later on the king Rajendra II Defeated Someshwar and planted a Jaystambha at Kolhapur.
