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. Who were the Sthanikas?
[A] They collected taxes
[B] They sold liqor
[C] They were traders
[D] Head of a village
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Correct Answer: A [They collected taxes]
Notes:
The districts in the Mauryan empire were divided into groups of 5 or 10 villages which was headed by Sthanikas. The Sthanikas collected taxes and were assisted by Gopas (who maintained proper records and accounts).
32. Rabatak Inscription provides the evidence of which of the following rulers?
[A] Kanishka
[B] Kadphises I
[C] Vasudeva II
[D] Vima Kadphises
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Correct Answer: A [Kanishka]
Notes:
Kanishka was the third ruler of the Kushana empire. He was the grandson of Kadphises I, the founder of the Kushana empire. The famous Rabatak Inscription written on a rock in the Bactrian language and the Greek script presents valuable information on Kanishka.
33. Which of the following maintained records of all land transactions in the district during the Gupta period?
[A] Ustapala
[B] Pustapala
[C] Vishayapati
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ustapala ]
Notes:
During the Gupta period an officer called ustapala maintained records of all land transactions in the district whereas the village accountant preserved records of land in the village.
34. At which of the following places, stone sculpture of a larger than life figure of a horse was founded?
[A] Mathura
[B] Deogarh
[C] Sultanganj
[D] Khairigarh
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Correct Answer: D [Khairigarh]
Notes:
A stone sculpture of a larger than life figure of a horse which is probably representing an Ashwamedha horse can be found at Khairigarh in Uttar Pradesh. It is carved out of beige sandstone.
35. Which of the following Vakataka kings was the father of Gautamiputra who married the daughter of a Naga king?
[A] Vindhyashakti
[B] Prithvisena
[C] Pravarasena
[D] Rudrasena
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Correct Answer: C [Pravarasena]
Notes:
During the reign of Pravarasena political alliance between the Vakataka and Nagas improved. His son Gautamiputra married the daughter of the Naga king Bhavanaga, which cemented the political alliance between the two kingdoms.
36. Which of the following kings ascended the throne after Pravarasena II?
[A] Narendrasena
[B] Prithvisena I
[C] Rudrasena II
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: A [Narendrasena]
Notes:
After the death of Pravarsena II who ruled the Vakataka Nandivardhana branch after the death of Rudrasena II, a struggle for succession happened in which Narendrasena emerged successful. He ruled from 440 CE to 460CE.
37. Devapala was succeeded by which of the following?
[A] Narayanapala
[B] Vigrahapala
[C] Mahipala I
[D] Ramapala
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Correct Answer: B [Vigrahapala]
Notes:
The Pala ruler ‘Devapala’ was succeeded by Vigrahapala. Vigrahapala ruled for about 3 or 4 years after that, he abdicated his throne and began to live the life of an ascetic.
38. Which of the following authors wrote Navasahasankacharita,?
[A] Padmagupta
[B] Jinasena
[C] Sanmitracharita
[D] Abhinanda
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Correct Answer: A [Padmagupta]
Notes:
Padmagupta, who was also known as Parimala Kalidasa, and was the son of Mrigankagupta. He was the court poet of Paramara Navasahasankacharita is an important historical Kavya which was written by Padmagupta in about 1000 AD.
39. Which of the following laid the foundations of the fort of Vatapi?
[A] Jayasimha
[B] Ranaraga
[C] Pulkeshin I
[D] Mangalesha
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Correct Answer: C [Pulkeshin I]
Notes:
Pulakesin I got the foundations of the fort of Vatapi, modern Badami in the Bijapur District, laid down. However, he is not credited with any specific conquest. He ruled over the present Bijapur District with the capital at Badami
40. Which of the following temples is the earliest of the Aihole group?
[A] The Ladh Khan Temple
[B] The Durga Temple
[C] Hucchimalligudi Temple
[D] Sun temple at Konark
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Correct Answer: C [Hucchimalligudi Temple]
Notes:
Three temples at Aihole are particularly famous which are the Ladh Khan Temple, the Durga Temple, and Hucchimalligudi Temple. The Huchimalligudi temple seems to be the earliest of the Aihole group and it contains a Sikhara of the Nagara type.
