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. In which of the following edicts Ashoka greets the Sangha and professes his deep faith in the Buddha, dhamma, and Sangha?
[A] Minor Rock Edict 1
[B] Minor Rock Edict 2
[C] Minor Rock Edict 3
[D] Minor Rock Edict 4

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32. Which of the following are the features of Mauryan administration?
1. Mauryas had a vast and highly centralised bureaucratic rule.
2. King was the fountainhead of all powers.
3. Empire was probably divided into provinces with a viceroy in each province.
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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33. The provinces of the Mauryan empire were further divided into divisions and were headed by which of the following?
[A] Pradeshikas
[B] Rajukas
[C] Yuktas
[D] Sthanikas

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34. Nagasena converted which of the following to Buddhism?
[A] Manender
[B] Demetrius
[C] Gondophernes
[D] Hermaius

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35. Which of the following Dharmashastra were composed during the Gupta period?
1) Yajnavalkya
2) Katyayana
3) Narada
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2, & 3

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36. Consider the following statements:

  1. The Gupta rulers implemented fixed prices on commodities
  2. During the Gupta period, prices of commodities were influenced by market supply and demand
  3. Units of measurements varied from region to region in the Gupta era

Which of the above statements are accurate?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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37. Pushyabhutis were originally feudatories of which of the following?
[A] Mauryans
[B] Satvahnas
[C] Guptas
[D] None of the above

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38. Which of the following were employed for the execution of criminals?
[A] Kshtriyas
[B] Vaishyas
[C] Shudras
[D] Chandalas

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39. Which of the following forms of industry were in vogue during the early medieval period?
1. A great variety and different qualities of textiles were produced.
2. Surashtra was famous for bell-metal and Vanga for tin industry.
3. The art of the jeweller appears to have maintained its old level.
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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40. Which of the following rhetoricians belong to the Medieval period?
1) Udbhat,
2) Vamana,
3) Anandavardhana
4) Ahinavagupta
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3, & 4

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