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 the lowest level of administration during the Satavahana dynasty?
[A] Village
[B] Town
[C] Province
[D] District

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32. Which of the following kings proclaimed themselves as Bhagavatas?
[A] Gupta Kings
[B] Kushana Kings
[C] Mauryan Kings
[D] Vakataka Kings

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33. Trade between the different parts of India during the Gupta period included which of the following articles?
1. Pepper
2. Sandalwood
3. Coral
4. Saffron
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4

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34. which of the following kings was the most important ruler of the Maitrakas?
[A] Dhruvasena I
[B] Dhruvasena II
[C] Advaita Varmana
[D] Ishanavarmana

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35. Which of the following works was composed by Rajshekhar, the court poet of Mahendrapala?
1) Vidhasalabhanjika
2) Bhrinjika
3) Balaramayana
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3

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36. Which of the following defeated the Kadambas and captured their kingdom in A.D. 540?
[A] Chalukyas of Badami
[B] Chalukyas of Vengi
[C] Pallavas
[D] Pandyas

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37. During the early medieval period there was inter-mixture of social classes as a result of which of the following factors?

  1. Thousands of mixed castes were created because of the connection of Vaisya women with men of lower castes.
  2. The Sudras and the untouchables got divided into countless sub-castes.
  3. People also became divided into sub-castes according to the territory to which they belonged.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

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

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38. Brihadeswara temple is situated at which of the following places?
[A] Tanjore
[B] Kanchipuram
[C] Pattadakal
[D] Sravan Belgola

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39. Agathiyam, Paripadal, Mudukurugu and Kalariyavirai are the works of which of the following sangams?
[A] First sangam
[B] Second sangam
[C] Third sangam
[D] None of the above

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40. Which of the following is the largest Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization site?
[A] Harappa
[B] Mohen-jo Dero
[C] Rakhigarhi
[D] Mehrgarh

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