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. Chandragupta accompanied the Jain saint Bhadrabhau to which of the following places?
[A] Nalanda
[B] Shravana Belagola
[C] Taxila
[D] Madurai
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Correct Answer: B [Shravana Belagola]
Notes:
According to Jain sources, Chandragupta Maurya renounced his empire and became a Jain monk. He went to the hills of Shravana Belagola with the Jain saint Bhadrabahu who belonged to the Digambara sect of Jainism.
32. Which of the following rock edict mentions about the purpose of rock edicts?
[A] Tenth Edict
[B] Fourteenth Edict
[C] Thirteenth Edict
[D] First Edict
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Correct Answer: B [Fourteenth Edict]
Notes:
The Fourteenth Rock Edict of Ashoka mentions the engraving of inscriptions on rocks, installed in various parts of the country. It also tells the objectives and modalities of these Rock Edicts.
33. Which of the following kings faced the invasion of the Nala king Bhavadottavarman?
[A] Narendrasena
[B] Prithvisena I
[C] Rudrasena II
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: A [Narendrasena]
Notes:
Narendrasena ascended the throne after Pravarasena II. He faced the invasion of Bhavadottavarman, the Nala king both in the beginning and at the end of his reign. He made some conquests but had to face the stiff opposition of the Nalas.
34. Which of the following kings succeeded Avantivarmana, ruler of the Maukharis?
[A] Ishanavarmana
[B] Sarvavarmana
[C] Advaita Varmana
[D] Grahavarmana
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Correct Answer: D [Grahavarmana]
Notes:
Grahavarmana who ruled the Maukharis around 600 CE was the son and successor of Avantivarmana. He was married to Rajyashri, the daughter of Prabhakar Vardhana of the Pushyabhuti family of Thanesara.
35. As per Husan Tsang the revenue of Harsha was divided into which of the following?
1. Expenditure for King
2. Expenditure for scholars
3. Expenditure for endowment of officials and public servants
4. Expenditure for religious purposes
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
As per Husan Tsang the revenue of Harsha was divided into 4 groups:
1. Expenditure for King
2. Expenditure for scholars
3. Expenditure for endowment of officials and public servants
4. Expenditure for religious purposes
36. Which of the following kings fought with Parasikas?
[A] Vakpatiraja
[B] Yasovarman
[C] Manorathavarman
[D] Bhogavarman
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Correct Answer: B [Yasovarman]
Notes:
According to the details of the achievements of Yasovarman as given in Gaudavaho, Yasovarman marched into South India, defeated the King of the Deccan, and reached the Southern Sea. He also fought against the Parasikas and received tribute from the regions of Western Ghats.
37. Which of the following Pala ruler founded the Somapuri monastery near Paharpur in Bihar?
[A] Gopala
[B] Dharmapala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahipala
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Correct Answer: B [Dharmapala]
Notes:
Dharmapala founded the Vikramshila monastery near Bhagalpur in Bihar. He is also credited with the foundation of the Somapuri monastery near Paharpur in Bihar. Dharmapala is also credited with the grant of 200 villages to Nalanda University.
38. Which of the following Jain leader and author inaugurated a new era in Yoga literature?
[A] Chandabai
[B] Haribhadra
[C] Somadeva Suri
[D] Kundakunda
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Correct Answer: B [Haribhadra]
Notes:
Haribhadra, originally a Brahamana, was the outstanding personality among the Jain writers of this period. With his writings, he established that Sanskrit, rather than Prakrit, would be the language of Jain study. He inaugurated a new era in Yoga literature.
39. Which of the following items were imported from Ceylon?
1) Pearls
2) Dry ginger
3) Tin
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, & 3]
Notes:
India had a flourishing trade with South-East Asia during the medieval period. The articles imported from that quarter were silk, porcelain ware, camphor, bees’ wax, cloves, lump camphor, sandalwood, and cardamom. Spices were imported from Java and Sumatra. India imported pearls, dry ginger, and tin from Ceylon.
40. Rashtrakutas are believed to the feduatories of which of the following?
[A] Chalukyas
[B] Chahmanas
[C] Chandellas
[D] Vakatakas
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukyas]
Notes:
The Rashtrakutas are presumed to be a feudatory of the Chalukyas. They rose to power in Deccan between c.753 and 975 CE. Rashtrakuta means the chief of a rashtra.
