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 ruled through kshatrapas (governors) mahakshatrapas (subordinate rulers)?
[A] Indo-Greeks
[B] Shakas
[C] Kushans
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Shakas]
Notes:
The Shakas and Scytho-Parthians both ruled through kshatrapas, that is, governors or mahakshatrapas, that is, subordinate rulers). They aided a lot in the expansion of the empire.
32. Which of the following rulers of the Kushan period adopted the title ‘Devputra’?
[A] Kadphises I
[B] Vima Kadphises
[C] Kanishka
[D] Vasudeva II
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Correct Answer: C [Kanishka]
Notes:
Kanishka I or Kanishka the Great, was the most famous king of the Kushana Empire. He ruled the Kushan dynasty in the second century. He adopted the title ‘Devputra’ and has been shown wearing a ‘peaked helmet’ on some of his coins.
33. In which of the following period the civil and criminal laws were clearly demarcated?
[A] Kushans period
[B] Shunga Period
[C] Mauryan Period
[D] Gupta period
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Correct Answer: D [Gupta period]
Notes:
The judicial system during the Gupta period was far more developed than in earlier times. For the first time, civil and criminal laws were clearly demarcated. Disputes regarding the various types of property formed the body of civil law whereas theft and adultery were subjects treated under criminal law.
34. Which of the following kings is considered as the founder of the Vakataka empire?
[A] Pravarasena I
[B] Pravarasena II
[C] Vindhyasakti
[D] Rudrasena II
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Correct Answer: C [Vindhyasakti]
Notes:
Vindhyashakti is considered as the founder of the Vakataka dynasty. The name of Vindhyasakti is also mentioned in the Puranas. His name is derived from the name of the goddess Vindhya.
35. Which of the following was the successor of Vakataka ruler Devasena?
[A] Harisena
[B] Vindhyashakti II
[C] Pravarasena II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Harisena]
Notes:
Devasena was a pleasure-seeking ruler. He was succeded by Harisena who was the ablest and the greatest ruler
of this Vatsagulma Branch/line. He conquered Kuntala, Avanti, Kalinga, Kosala, Konkan, and Andhra.
36. Which of the following kings exercised control over Malwa, Rajputana, and Gujarat?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Vatsaraja
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Nagabhatta II
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Correct Answer: C [Nagabhatta I]
Notes:
Nagabhatta I who is also considered as the real founder of Gurjara Pratiharas. He also defeated the Arab army under Tamin and Junaid during the Caliphate campaigns in India. He exercised control over the areas of Malwa, Rajputana, and Gujarat.
37. Dharmapala held a Durbar at which of the following places?
[A] Patliputra
[B] Vikrampura
[C] Tamralipti
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: D [Kannauj]
Notes:
Dharmapala is believed to have deposed Indraraja or Indrayudha, the ruler of Kanauj. After his victory, Dharmapala held a Durbar at Kanauj. This Durbar was attended by a large number of vassal chiefs. He installed his puppet ruler, Chakrayudha, on the throne.
38. Which of the following was the founder of the Hoyasala dynasty?
[A] Sala
[B] Vinayaditya
[C] Ereyanga
[D] Ballala I
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Correct Answer: A [Sala]
Notes:
The founder of the Hoyasala dynasty was Sala who is also known as Nripakama. Vinayaditya who was the son and successor of Sala was a feudatory of the Chalukya, Vikramaditya VI. Vinayaditya was succeeded by his son Ereyanga who in turn was succeeded by Ballala I.
39. The great philosopher and dialectician Santarakshita lived and worked during the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Chandrakirti
[B] Gopala
[C] Mahendrapala
[D] Harsha
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Correct Answer: B [Gopala]
Notes:
King Gopala who ruled from 750 A.D. to 770A.D. was the founder of the Pala Dynasty of the Bengal region of the Indian Subcontinent. He was a great patron of Buddhism. The great philosopher and dialectician Santarakshita lived and worked during his reign.
40. Which of the following was the author of Dhatupradipa?
[A] Bhavabhuti
[B] Saktibhadra
[C] Maitreyarakshita
[D] Hastimalla
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Correct Answer: C [Maitreyarakshita]
Notes:
Maitreyarakshita was a Buddhist writer and a famous grammarian belonging to the eastern part of India who lived in the middle of the twelfth century. He is also the author of Dhatupradipa.
