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. According to Indian literature which of the following were referred to as Yavanas?
[A] Mauryans
[B] Mughals
[C] Indo-Greeks
[D] Indo-Romans
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Correct Answer: C [Indo-Greeks]
Notes:
The Indo-Greek was also known as Yavanas according to the Indian literature. Their kingdom spanned from modern-day Afghanistan to Hindukush mountains. They ruled during the last two centuries BCE. There were more than thirty kings and they often fought with one another.
32. Which of the following had adopted the title of Mahadandapati?
[A] Maues
[B] Azes
[C] Rudradaman I
[D] Patika Kusulaka
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Correct Answer: D [Patika Kusulaka ]
Notes:
The Moga inscription mentions two names Liaka Kusulaka and his son Patika Kusulaka. These two ruled Chuksha and Pusha Pura. Mahadandapati title was adopted by Patika Kusulaka. Both Liaka Kusulaka and Patika Kusulaka were straps under Moga.
33. 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.
34. Which of the following actually laid the foundations of the Pushyabhuti dynasty?
[A] Prabhakar Vardhana
[B] Harsha Vardhana
[C] Rajya Vardhana
[D] Grahavarman
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Correct Answer: A [Prabhakar Vardhana]
Notes:
Prabhakar Vardhana who ruled around mid-6th century CE was the fourth king of the Pushyabhuti dynasty. He actually laid the foundations of the Pushyabhuti dynasty. Prabhakar Vardhana was considered a great general with many military victories.
35. Hsuan Tsang gives a detailed account of a grand assembly held in 643 CE. Where was it held?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Thaneswar
[C] Kannauj
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Kannauj]
Notes:
Hsuan Tsang gives a detailed account of a grand assembly that was held at Kannauj in 643 CE. It was attended by the representatives of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. Husan Tsang/Xuanzang along with others gave discourses on Mahayana doctrines.
36. Which of the following succeeded the Ikshavakus in the Krishna-Guntur region?
[A] Pallavas
[B] Gangas
[C] Kalabhras
[D] Pandyas
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Correct Answer: A [Pallavas]
Notes:
The Pallavas succeeded the Ikshavakus in the Krishna-Guntur region. The Pallavas were a local tribe. They expanded their empire over both the southern Andhra and the northern Tamil Nadu.
37. At which of the following places Stone sculptures of the Pala school are found?
1) Nalanda,
2) Rajagriha,
3) Bodh Gaya
4) Raj Shahi
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3, & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, & 4]
Notes:
During the medieval period, Nalanda was the greatest center of the eastern school of sculpture during the 9th and 10th centuries. Stone sculptures of the Pala school are found at Nalanda, Rajagriha, Bodh Gaya, Raj Shahi and Khichanga in Mayurbhanj.
38. Which of the following is the contemporary of Harsha Vardhana and defeated him on the banks of river Narmada?
[A] Pulkeshin II
[B] Vikramaditya I
[C] Vikramaditya II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Pulkeshin II]
Notes:
Pulkeshin II was the contemporary of Harsha Vardhana and defeated him on the banks of river Narmada. Pulakesin II allied with Sasanka of Bengal and his feudatory Sainyabhitta-Madhava-Varman II of Kangoda, and with the kings of Valabhi and Bharuch. Along with all these, he was able to defeat Harsha in 637-638 AD.
39. Which of the following was the founder of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty?
[A] Pulakesin I
[B] Pulakesin II
[C] Visnuvardhana
[D] Kirtivarman
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Correct Answer: C [Visnuvardhana]
Notes:
Visnuvardhana was the founder of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty. He was a brother of Pulakesin II. In 615 A.D. he was made the Viceroy of Pulakesin II in both North Maratha (Nasik) and South Maratha country.
40. The didactic works of Sangam literature are known as?
[A] Melkannakku
[B] Pattuppattu
[C] Kilkanakku
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Kilkanakku]
Notes:
The Sangam literature can be divided into two groups, that is, the narrative and the didactic. The didactic works of the Sangam literature are called Kilkanakku. It consists of 18 Minor Works.
