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. Areas of which of the following modern regions were included in the empire of Chandragupta – I?
1. Bihar
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Bengal
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The empire of Chandragupta I included parts of modern Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Bengal. The capital was situated at Pataliputra. Chandragupta – I ruled from c. 319–335/336 CE.
32. Which of the following kings was defeated by the Rashtrakuta King Indra III?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Rajyapala
[C] Mahendrapala
[D] Yashpala
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Correct Answer: C [Mahendrapala]
Notes:
Mahendrapala who ruled from 885 C.E. to 910 C.E. was the successor of Bhoja I / Mihir Bhoja. He was defeated by the Rashtrakuta King Indra III, who completely devastated the city of Kannauj.
33. Buddhism spread in Kashmir during the reign of which of the following kings?
[A] Kanishka
[B] Kalasoka
[C] Ashvaghosha
[D] Ashoka
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Correct Answer: D [Ashoka]
Notes:
The Kashmir valley was politically isolated from the rest of the subcontinent except during the rule of the Mauryas and Kushanas. Buddhism spread in Kashmir during the reign of Asoka the Great.
34. Which of the following was the capital of Kadambas?
[A] Kanchi
[B] Madurai
[C] Vaijayanti
[D] Kolar
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Correct Answer: C [Vaijayanti]
Notes:
The Kadambas had their capital at Vaijayanti or Banavasi in north Kanara district in the state of Karnataka. The Kadambas were contemporaries of the Pallavas. They claimed to be Brahmanas. The Kadamba dynasty was founded by Mayurasharman.
35. 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.
36. Where was the capital of Chalukyas situated in the western Deccan?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Madurai
[C] Vatapi
[D] Vellore
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Correct Answer: C [Vatapi]
Notes:
The Chalukyas were a maritime power. They set up their kingdom in western Deccan. Their capital was situated at Vatapi which is modern Badami in the state of Karnataka. The Chalukyas of Badami played a prominent role in the history of Deccan and south India.
37. Which of the following Chalukyan King set up a pillar of victory on the shores of the Southern Ocean?
[A] Vikramaditya I
[B] Vinayaditya I
[C] Vijayaditya
[D] Vikramaditya II
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Correct Answer: D [Vikramaditya II]
Notes:
Vikramaditya II is believed to have destroyed the Cholas, Keralas, Pandyas, Kalabhras and other kings. He also set up a pillar of victory on the shores of the Southern Ocean.
38. Which of the following kings was earlier a Jaina but later took up Shaivism under the influence of Appar?
[A] Simhavishnu
[B] Narasimhavarman II
[C] Mahendravarman I
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Mahendravarman I]
Notes:
Mahendravarman I, who ruled the Pallava dynasty from 590 A.D. to 630 A.D. was the son and successor of King Simhavishnu. He was earlier a Jaina but later took up Shaivism under the influence of Appar.
39. Which of the following Chola King assumed the title of Gangaikondachola?
[A] Rajendra I
[B] Rajadhiraja
[C] Rajendra II
[D] Virarajendra
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Correct Answer: A [Rajendra I]
Notes:
Rajendra I in the year 1022 CE, led an expedition to the north. He followed the same route which was taken by the great conqueror Samudragupta and crossed Ganga. He defeated the Pala ruler, Mahipal I and the Western Chalukyas. He assumed the title of Gangaikondachola which means ‘the Chola conqueror of Ganga’ to commemorate this occasion.
40. Which of the following King of the Sangam age is credited with constructing a dam on the river Kaveri?
[A] Tondaiman Ilandiraiyan
[B] Kulothunga
[C] Karikala
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Karikala]
Notes:
The famous Chola king Karikala of the Sangam age is credited with constructing a dam on the Kaveri river. It is considered to be the earliest dam in the country.
