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. First three ashramas Brahmacharya, Garhasthya, Vanaprastha are mentioned in which of the following?
[A] Atharva Veda
[B] Chhandogya Upanishad
[C] Jabala Upanishad
[D] Brahadarankya Upanishad
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Correct Answer: B [Chhandogya Upanishad]
Notes:
The first three ashramas Brahmacharya, Garhasthya, Vanaprastha are mentioned in the Chhandogya Upanishad. The Upanishads contains philosophy about life, universe, self, body, sacrifice, etc.
32. Where was the capital of the northern part of Avanti Mahajanapada located?
[A] Mahishmati
[B] Bhopal
[C] Ujjain
[D] Viratanagara
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Correct Answer: C [Ujjain]
Notes:
The Avanti Mahajanapada was located in the present-day central Malwa region and was divided into two parts by the Vindhya ranges. The capital of the northern part of the state of Avanti was Ujjain.
33. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Ashokan pillar edicts?
1. They were well-polished sandstone monolithic pillars.
2. Each was surmounted with a finely sculpted animal capital.
3. They were largely confined to the Ganges plain.
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:
Some of the features of Ashokan pillar edicts are as follows:
1. They were well-polished sandstone monolithic pillars.
2. Each was surmounted with a finely sculpted animal capital.
3. They were largely confined to the Ganges plain
34. King Kharvela belonged to which of the following sect?
[A] Buddhism
[B] Jainism
[C] Brahmanism
[D] Shaivism
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Correct Answer: B [Jainism]
Notes:
The Hathigumpha inscriptions which were found in Udayagiri hills near Bhubaneshwar, mentions about the King Kharvela. He ruled the chedi Dynasty in 1st century BCE. He expanded the kingdom from Ganga to Kaveri river. He was a follower of Jainism.
35. The achievements of Gautamiputra Satkarni were described and eulogised after his death in which of the following inscriptions?
[A] Junagarh Inscription
[B] Naneghat Inscription
[C] Nashik Inscription
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Nashik Inscription]
Notes:
The achievements of Satavahana King Gautamiputra Satkarniare were described and eulogised after his death, during his son Pulumayi II’s reign, in a Nashik Inscription of his mother Gautami Balashri. The inscription is written in Prakrit.
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. Which of the following was the founder of Kadamba dynasty?
[A] Vidhyashakti
[B] Mayursharman
[C] Kakusthavarma
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Mayursharman]
Notes:
The Kadamba dynasty was founded by Mayurasharman. Mayurasharman defeated the Pallavas with the help of forest tribes. The Pallavas formally presented Mayurasharman with royal insignia to give recognition to his authority.
39. Hiranya refers to which of the following form of tax during early medieval India?
[A] Fine realized for 10 offences committed by the villagers.
[B] A lumpsum assessment in cash upon villages as distinguished from the grain share of the king assessed upon the individual cultivators.
[C] A periodical tax levied primarily upon agricultural land over and above the king\’s normal share of the grain.
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [A lumpsum assessment in cash upon villages as distinguished from the grain share of the king assessed upon the individual cultivators. ]
Notes:
Hiranya during the medieval times referred to lumpsum assessment in cash upon villages as distinguished from the grain share of the king assessed upon the individual cultivators.
40. Which of the following are the five centres for manufacturing swords as mentioned in Agnipurana during the medieval period?
1. Anga
2. Vanga
3. Surparaka
4. Rishika
5. Khatikhattara
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 , 3 & 5
[B] Only 2, 3 & 5
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, 4 & 5]
Notes:
The five centres for manufacturing swords as mentioned in Agnipurana during the medieval period are as follows:
1. Anga
2. Vanga
3. Surparaka
4. Rishika
5. Khatikhattara
