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 was known as the superintendent of markets during the Mauryan period?
[A] Panyadhyaksha
[B] Pautavadhyaksha
[C] Sansthadhyaksha
[D] Rupadarshaka
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Correct Answer: C [Sansthadhyaksha]
Notes:
Sansthadhyaksha was known as the superintendent of markets during the Mauryan period. Trade and urban economy received great impetus during the Mauryan age and it influenced almost all parts of the empire.
32. Which of the following periods saw the regular use of fire-baked bricks and perforated roof tiles?
[A] Kanvas
[B] Shungas
[C] Satavahanas
[D] Kushans
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Correct Answer: C [Satavahanas]
Notes:
The material culture of Satavahanas was a fusion of both northern ingredients as well as local Deccan elements. The people of Deccan learnt the use of coins, burnt bricks, ring wells, the art of writing, etc. from northern people. There was a regular use of fire-baked bricks and the use of flat, perforated roof tiles which resulted in the longevity of the construction.
33. Which of the following areas were called as the rice bowl during the Satavahanas period?
[A] Krishna – Godavari Delta
[B] Krishna – Kaveri Delta
[C] Krishna – Periyar Delta
[D] Kaveri – Godavari Delta
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna – Godavari Delta]
Notes:
During the Satavahana period, Deccan developed a very advanced rural economy. The people knew about the art of paddy transplantation. The area on the confluence of the rivers Krishna and Godavari formed a great rice bowl of that time.
34. Which of the following was the head of deshas in the Gupta empire?
[A] Uparika.
[B] Vishayapati.
[C] Gramika
[D] Rajyadhikritas.
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Correct Answer: A [Uparika.]
Notes:
The Gupta empire was divided into provinces known as deshas, Rashtra, or Bhuktis. The head of these provinces were referred to as Uparika. The Uparika was appointed directly by the king himself.
35. 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.
36. Harivijaya was the work of which of the following Vakataka ruler?
[A] Narendrasena
[B] Sarvasena
[C] Vindhyashakti II
[D] Harisena
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Correct Answer: B [Sarvasena]
Notes:
Sarvasena (c. 330 – 355 CE) who adopted the title dharma-maharaja was believed to be a renowned Prakrit poet, and his lost work, the Harivijaya, was praised by later writers. Some of the verses of Sarvasena were incorporated into the Gathasattasai.
37. Which of the following were the tributary chiefs of the Guptas?
[A] Vakatakas
[B] Maukharies
[C] Maitrakas
[D] Pushyabhutis
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Correct Answer: C [Maitrakas]
Notes:
The Maitrakas were the tributary chiefs of the Guptas. They established an independent kingdom in western India ruling over the Saurashtra region in Gujarat. They continued to rule until the middle of the 8th century.
38. Which of the following clans belonged to the Rajputs?
1) Chauhans
2) Solankis
3) Pratiharas
4) Pawars
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3, & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, & 4]
Notes:
Pratiharas who was also called Pariharas, Chauhans who was also called Chahamanas, Solankis who was also called Chalukyas, and Pawars who were also called as Paramaras were the four major clans of the Rajputs.
39. Which of the following are correctly matched regarding import in India from 650 A.D. to 1000 A.D.?
Items of import Region
1. Horses Western and Central Asia
2. Wine Kapisa
3. Dates Basrsa
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Between 650 A.D. to 1000 A.D. the best breed of horses came to India from the Western and Central Asia. Wine was imported from Kapisa and dates were imported from Basra.
40. Which of the following epics are written by Vasudeva?
1) Yudhishthiravijaya
2) Sauri-kathodaya
3) Tripuradahana
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:
Vasudeva was the son of Ravi. He was a Yamaka poet and a protege of King Ramavarman of Mahodayapura. Vasudeva has given us three long epics Yudhishthiravijaya, Sauri-kathodaya and Tripuradahana.
