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 were the first to issue gold coins?
[A] Shakas
[B] Kushans
[C] Indo-Greeks
[D] Parthians
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Correct Answer: C [Indo-Greeks]
Notes:
The Indo-Greeks were the first to issue gold coins. Much of the lineage of Indo-Greeks is determined on the basis of excavated coins which include coins of sliver, copper, and nickel as well.
32. The two great epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata were compiled in which of the following century?
[A] 4th century CE
[B] 6th century CE
[C] 1st century CE
[D] 3rd century CE
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Correct Answer: A [4th century CE]
Notes:
Art and literature flourished under the Gupta empire in ancient India. Sanskrit was the main language of literature in this period. The two great epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata were compiled in the 4th century CE.
33. The capital of Harsha was shifted from Thaneswar to which of the following?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Mathura
[C] Ujjain
[D] Kalinga
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Correct Answer: A [Kannauj]
Notes:
The capital of Harsha was originally the city of Thaneswar, but later he shifted it to Kannauj. The river Narmada marked the southern boundary of Harsh’s empire. Harsha brought most of the north India under his control.
34. Which of the following succeeded Dharmapala?
[A] Devapala
[B] Mahipala I
[C] Ramapala
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Devapala]
Notes:
Dharmapala was succeeded by Devapala. He was the son of Dharmapala. Devapala was an efficient ruler as he not only maintained the territories inherited by him from his father intact but also added to them.
35. In the images of Nataraja, Siva is shown dancing on which of the following things?
[A] Globe
[B] Back of a Bull
[C] Back of a Tiger
[D] snake head
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Correct Answer: B [Back of a Bull]
Notes:
During the Medieval period, Siva was worshipped in the phallic form as well as in the human form. The Ardhanarisvara form of Shiva was also a common object of worship. In the images of Nataraja, Siva is shown dancing on the back of the bull.
36. Which of the following refers to a fine realised for 10 offences committed by the villagers?
[A] Pindaka
[B] Udranga
[C] Dasaparadh
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Dasaparadh]
Notes:
Dasaparadha refers to a fine which was realised for 10 offences committed by the villagers. Those offences included disobedience to the orders of the king, murder of a woman, intermixture of castes, adultery, theft, obscenity, assault, etc.
37. Which of the following is correct regarding internal trade during the early medieval period?
1. There was a decline in the internal trade of the country.
2. The petty feudal chiefs molested and plundered the merchants on the highways.
3. There were too many feudal dues to be paid in the course of internal trade.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
There was a decline in the internal trade of the country during the early medieval period. The petty feudal chiefs often molested and plundered the merchants on the highways. Also there were too many feudal dues that were supposed to be paid in the course of internal trade.
38. From the beginning of the eighth century A.D. which of the following became the most powerful maritime power?
[A] Arabs
[B] Europeans
[C] Romans
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Arabs]
Notes:
Between 600 A.D. to 1000 A.D. the Indian merchants lost to the Muslims a considerable part of their foreign trade. From the beginning of the eighth century A.D., the Arabs became the most powerful maritime power and dominated most of the trade.
39. Which of the following characteristics were present in the buildings constructed in Kashmir during medieval period?
1) They were constructed of immense stones, wrought with astonishing precision.
2) Graeco-Buddhist style
3) Masons had a profound knowledge of the art of building.
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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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
The following characteristics were present in the buildings constructed in Kashmir during the medieval period.
1) They were constructed of immense stones, wrought with astonishing precision.
2) Graeco-Buddhist style
3) Masons had a profound knowledge of the art of building.
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.
