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. The famous Taxila Copper Plate is ascribed to which of the following Shaka ruler?
[A] Rudradaman
[B] Azes
[C] Maues
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Maues]
Notes:
The famous Taxila Copper Plate is ascribed to Maues as Moga Inscription. It was found in the Taxila region in modern Pakistan. The inscription bears a precise data and it is written in Kharoshthi script.
32. The early Satavahana kings appeared in which of the following regions?
[A] Andhra
[B] South Maharashtra
[C] North Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: C [North Maharashtra]
Notes:
The early Satavahana kings appeared not in Andhra but in the north Maharashtra, that is, the fertile basin of the upper Godavari valley. The earliest coins and inscriptions of Satavahanas have been found there.
33. Which of the following kings started the Shaka era?
[A] Kadphises I
[B] Kanishka
[C] Vima Kadphises
[D] Vasudeva II
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Correct Answer: B [Kanishka]
Notes:
Kanishka, who was the third ruler of the Kushana empire believed to have started the shaka era. He ascended the throne in 78 AD, and this date is used as the beginning of the Saka calendar era. It is now used by the Government of India for its calendar.
34. In which of the following temples, the pyramidal roof can be found?
[A] Bhitargaon temple
[B] Dasavatar Temple
[C] Shiva Temple of Bhumara
[D] Shiva Temple of Koh
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Correct Answer: A [Bhitargaon temple]
Notes:
Bhitargaon temple in Kanpur District is a great example of Gupta temples made entirely of brick. The temple at Bhitargaon has a pyramidal roof. The walls of this temple are decorated with terracotta panels.
35. The Asirgadh Inscription in Nimar district of Madhya Pradesh describes the victory of which of the following kings?
[A] Sarvavarmana
[B] Advaita Varmana
[C] Grahavarmana
[D] Avanti Varmana
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Correct Answer: A [Sarvavarmana]
Notes:
Sarvavarmana maintained his hold on Magadha and also kept the later Guptas under control. The Asirgadh Inscription in the Nimar district of Madhya Pradesh tells about the victory of Sarvavarmana over Damodargupta.
36. Which of the following Buddhist king made a grant in favor of Shiv Bhattaraka?
[A] Gopala
[B] Narayanapala
[C] Ashoka
[D] Mahendrapala
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Correct Answer: B [Narayanapala]
Notes:
Narayanapala was the sixth emperor of the Pala dynasty of the Indian subcontinent who ascended the throne after Vigrahapala I. Narayanapala was a patron of Buddhism still he made a grant in favor of Shiv Bhattaraka.
37. Which of the following kings sent an expedition against the kingdom of Srivijaya?
[A] Rajadhiraja Chola
[B] Rajendra I
[C] Rajaraja Chola II
[D] Rajendra Chola III
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Correct Answer: B [Rajendra I ]
Notes:
Rajendra Chola I or Rajendra I was a Tamil Chola emperor of South India who succeeded his father Rajaraja Chola I to the throne in 1014 CE.When the kingdom of Srivijaya threatened the trade route to China, Rajendra I sent an expedition against that kingdom.
38. Which of the following was the author of Yogasutra?
[A] Patanjali
[B] Bhaskaracharya
[C] Kasyapa
[D] Vrinda
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Correct Answer: A [Patanjali]
Notes:
The author of Yogasutra was Patanjali. It is a collection of 196 Sanskrit sutras on the theory and practice of yoga. It is a synthesized and organised knowledge about yoga and much older traditions.
39. Which of the following adopted the epithet of Vatapikonda?
[A] Vikramaditya I
[B] Narsimhavarman
[C] Pulkeshin II
[D] Kirtivarman I
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Correct Answer: C [Pulkeshin II]
Notes:
The second expedition led by Pulkshein II against the Pallavas proved to be a complete failure. The King Narsimhavarman of the Pallava dynasty killed Pulkeshin II and adopted the epithet of Vatapikonda.
40. ‘Erivariya’ referred to which of the following in the Chola administration?
[A] Tank committee
[B] Law and order committee
[C] Justice committiee
[D] Food committee
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Correct Answer: A [Tank committee]
Notes:
There were different committees in the Chola administration which looked after different activities like law and order, justice etc. The tank committee was known as ‘erivariya’. It looked after the distribution of water to the fields.
