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 rock edict is the largest rock edict of Ashoka?
[A] Twelfth Edict
[B] Tenth Edict
[C] Thirteenth Edict
[D] Fourteenth Edict
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Correct Answer: C [Thirteenth Edict]
Notes:
The Thirteenth Rock Edict of Ashoka is considered as the largest rock edict of Ashoka. It mentions the victory of king Ashoka over Kalinga in 261 BCE. This war changed his attitude and he converted to Buddhism.
32. According to Megasthenes, the class officials who collected land tax were known as?
[A] Sitadhyaksha
[B] Agranomoi
[C] Akaradhyaksha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Agranomoi]
Notes:
According to Megasthenes, the class officials who collected land tax during the Mauryan period were known as Agranomoi. In case there was a land dispute where neither side was able to prove its claim, the property went to the king.
33. Which of the following invaded India around 190 BCE?
[A] Menander
[B] Hermaius
[C] Demetrius
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Demetrius]
Notes:
Demetrius who was the King of Bactria invaded India around 190 BCE. He also came into conflict with Pushyamitra Shunga. He conquered a huge part of the Mauryan empire.
34. Which of the following is the first known satrapa in the Western India?
[A] Sodasha
[B] Sivadatta
[C] Nahapana
[D] Bhumaka
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Correct Answer: C [Nahapana]
Notes:
The first identifiable satrapa in the Western India was Bhumaka. He ruled in Saurastra region. Nahapana who was the successor of Bhumaka was an important ruler of the Western satrapas.
35. During the reign of which of the following kings the rock-cut Buddhist viharas and chaityas of the Ajanta Caves were built?
[A] Harisena
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Pravarasena I
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: A [Harisena]
Notes:
During the rule of the Vakatakas, significant progress in terms of public works and monuments can be seen. The rock-cut Buddhist viharas and chaityas of the Ajanta Caves were also built under the patronage of the Vakataka king, Harisena.
36. 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.
37. ‘Ganikas’ referred to which of the following during the early medieval period?
[A] Vendors
[B] Slaves
[C] Prostitutes
[D] Dancers
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Correct Answer: C [Prostitutes]
Notes:
Ganikas were as class of prostitutes that existed as a distinct social unit during the medieval period. A Ganika was expected to possess high qualifications with respect to both body and mind.
38. 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.
39. Siddhiyoga was written by which of the following?
[A] Patanjali
[B] Vrinda
[C] Madhavakar
[D] Dridhabala
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Correct Answer: B [Vrinda]
Notes:
Siddhiyoga was written by Vrinda in about 1000 AD. It is also called Vrindam?dhava. Some scholars suggest that Vrinda is only a second name of M?dhavakara, but it is unproved.
40. Which of the following Chola King defeated the combined armies of the Pandyas and the king of Sri Lanka and made the Pandya territories a part of the Chola empire?
[A] Aditya I
[B] Parantaka I
[C] Parantaka II
[D] Uttama Chola
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Correct Answer: B [Parantaka I ]
Notes:
The Chola King Parantaka I defeated the combined armies of the Pandyas and the king of Sri Lanka and made the Pandya territories a part of the Chola empire, at the famous battle of Vellur.
