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 Gupta kings issued gold coins called dinara?
[A] Srigupta
[B] Chandragupta I
[C] Samdudragupta
[D] Chandragupta II
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Correct Answer: D [Chandragupta II]
Notes:
Chandragupta II was the first ruler to have issue silver coins. He also issued copper coins. He is referred to as Chandra on his coins. He also issued gold coins which were known as dinara.
32. Which of the following was the head of the district during the Gupta period?
[A] Vishayapati
[B] Uparika
[C] Mahadandanayaka
[D] Mahasandhivigrahika
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Correct Answer: A [Vishayapati]
Notes:
The provinces during the Gupta period were further divided into a number of districts which were called as Pradeshas or Vishayas. These were placed under the charge of a Vishayapati.
33. During the reign of which of the following kings stotras and stavas came into existence in Buddhism?
[A] Gopala
[B] Sarvajnamitra
[C] Chandrakirti
[D] Santideva
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Correct Answer: B [Sarvajnamitra]
Notes:
From 650 A.D. to 1000 A.D, there was the decay of pure Hinayanism and Mahayanism. The glorious days of Buddhist logic and philosophy were ended With Chandrakirti and Santideva and then came the days of stotras and stavas begun by Sarvajnamitra of Kashmir in the 8th century AD.
34. Which of the following kings founded the Vikramasilavihara?
[A] Gopala
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahendrapala
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Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Dharmapala, the second Pala king founded the Vikramasila vihara and gave a lot of money to those who studied there. Vikramasila vihara grew up to be an important academic centre and students not only from all comers of India but also from Tibet and other foreign countries came to study there.
35. Which of the following Buddhist king made a grant in favor of Shiv Bhattaraka?
[A] Gopala
[B] Narayanapala
[C] Ashoka
[D] Mahendrapala
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Correct Answer: B [Narayanapala]
Notes:
Narayanapala was the sixth emperor of the Pala dynasty of the Indian subcontinent who ascended the throne after Vigrahapala I. Narayanapala was a patron of Buddhism still he made a grant in favor of Shiv Bhattaraka.
36. Which of the following wrote Lilavati?
[A] Bhaskaracharya
[B] Munjala
[C] Nagarjuna
[D] Kalidas
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Correct Answer: A [Bhaskaracharya]
Notes:
Lilavati was written by Bhaskaracharya. It is a treatise on mathematics. Lilavati was the name of Bhaskarachaya’s daughter. The book mainly contains definitions, arithmetical terms, interest computation etc.
37. ‘Rajamalla’ title was adopted by which of the following Chalukyan Kings?
[A] Pulkeshin II
[B] Vikramaditya I
[C] Vinayaditya I
[D] Vikramaditya II
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Correct Answer: B [Vikramaditya I]
Notes:
Vikramaditya I ruled from c. 655 to 680 CE. Vikramaditya I adopted the title ‘Rajamalla’ which means ‘the Sovereign of the Mallas’ or Pallavas. He also defeated the Cheras, Cholas and Pandyas.
38. The new era known as Chalukya-Vikramakala started in which of the following years?
[A] 1073 AD.
[B] 1076 AD.
[C] 1080 AD.
[D] 1086 AD.
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Correct Answer: B [1076 AD.]
Notes:
Vikramaditya came to power in 1076 A.D. He founded a new era known which was known as Chalukya-Vikramakala and which started in 1076 AD only. He ruled for about 50 years.
39. 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.
40. ‘Agattiyam’ was written by which of the following?
[A] Tolkappiyar
[B] Sattanar
[C] Senguttuvan
[D] Agathiyar
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Correct Answer: D [Agathiyar]
Notes:
There is also mention of the Agattiyam in the Sangam literature, which was the first known book on Tamil grammar. It is believed to be written by the sage Agathiyar. It is lost beyond redemption.
