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. Gautam Buddha gave maximum number of sermons at which place?
[A] Sarnath
[B] Kaushambi
[C] Shravasti
[D] Rajgriha
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Correct Answer: C [Shravasti]
Notes:
As the maximum number of disciples of Gautam buddha were from the kingdom of Kosala Buddha delivered his maximum number of sermons at Shravasti, the capital of the kingdom of Kosala.
32. Which of the following was the largest and most powerful republican state in ancient India?
[A] The Mallas of Pava.
[B] The Lichchavis of Vaisali.
[C] The Sakyas of Kapilavastu.
[D] The Mallas of Kushinara.
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Correct Answer: B [The Lichchavis of Vaisali.]
Notes:
The Lichchavis of Vaisali was the largest and the most powerful republican state of ancient India. It included 9 republican states of Mallas. Eighteen republican states of Kasi and Kosala were also included in it.
33. Alexander invaded India in which year?
[A] 324 BCE
[B] 348 BCE
[C] 326 BCE
[D] 325 BCE
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Correct Answer: C [326 BCE]
Notes:
Alexander (356 BCE – 326 BCE) was the son of the Philip of Macedonia, Greece. Alexander invaded India in 326 BCE. It is believed that after defeating Persians led by Darius, Alexander moved towards India through Khyber pass.
34. Which of the following queens of Ashoka tried to get the Bodhi tree cut?
[A] Mahadevi
[B] Asandhimitta
[C] Padmavati
[D] Tissarakhita
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Correct Answer: D [Tissarakhita]
Notes:
Tissarakhita, one of the queens of Ashoka tried to get the Bodhi tree cut. Ashoka is believed to have had a love marriage with his wife Mahadevi who was the daughter of a merchant of Vidisha.
35. Which of the following pillar edicts mentions about the social code?
[A] First Pillar Edict
[B] Second Pillar Edict
[C] Fourth Pillar Edict
[D] Third Pillar Edict
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Correct Answer: A [First Pillar Edict]
Notes:
There are 7 Major Pillar Edicts of Ashoka. They represent the physical evidence of the Buddhist faith and the policy of Dhamma. The First Pillar Edict represents the social code or the responsibility of the king to protect his people.
36. Which of the following committee was responsible to supervise that public notice was given for the sale of manufactured articles in Mauryan administration?
[A] Tax collection
[B] Manufactured articles
[C] Trade, commerce and market regulations
[D] Industry
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Correct Answer: B [Manufactured articles]
Notes:
The committee which supervised that public notice was given for the sale of manufactured articles in Mauryan administration was “Manufactured articles”. This committee was also responsible to keep a strict watch so that newly manufactured articles were not mixed with the old stock of articles.
37. Which of the following types of coins were minted during the post-Mauryan period?
1) Gold
2) Silver
3) Copper
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
During the post-Mauryan period coin minting was an important craft and the period is noted for numerous types of coins made of Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass, Lead, and Potin.
38. Which of the following kings integrated central Asia with north India as a part of a single empire?
[A] Kujula Kadphises
[B] Kanishka
[C] Vima Kadphises
[D] Vasudeva II
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Correct Answer: C [Vima Kadphises]
Notes:
Vima Kadphises was the second ruler of the Kushanas. He was an important ruler of the Kushanas as he integrated central Asia with north India as a part of a single empire. It resulted in the intermingling of different cultures and an increase in inter-regional trading.
39. Ramagupta was the son of which of the following kings?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Samudragupta
[D] Kumargupta
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Correct Answer: C [Samudragupta]
Notes:
Ramgupta was the elder son of Samudragupta. Samudragupta was succeeded by Ramagupta according to some legends, but Chandragupta II killed him. It is also believed that during the tenure of Ramagupta, the Gupta empire was invaded by a powerful Shaka kin.
40. Which of the following are certain specific terms of land tenure used during Gupta period?
1. Nivi dharma
2. Nivi dharma aksayana
3. Aprada dharma
4. Bhumichchhidrallyaya
Select the correct options from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Some of the specific terms of land tenure used during Gupta period are as follows:
1. Nivi dharma
2. Nivi dharma aksayana
3. Aprada dharma
4. Bhumichchhidrallyaya
