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. In which of the following parts of India, the vishayas were divided into Vithis?
[A] Eastern India
[B] Western India
[C] Southern India
[D] Northern India
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Correct Answer: A [Eastern India]
Notes:
In eastern India, the vishayas were divided into vithis during the Gupta period. These Vithis were further divided into villages. The village headman was called Gramadhyaksha or Gramika who looked after the affairs of the village with the help of village elders.
32. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to currency during Gupta period?
1. The gold coins of each successive Gupta ruler, after Chandragupta II, contain less gold and more alloy.
2. They issued a large number of silver coins called rupyakas.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The gold coins of each successive Gupta ruler, after Chandragupta II, contain less gold and more alloy. The Guptas issued a large number of silver coins called rupyakas.
33. Which of the following places was the capital of the Pushyabhutis?
[A] Kannauj
[B] Thanesar
[C] Ujjain
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: B [Thanesar]
Notes:
After the decline of the Gupta Empire, Northern India split into several kingdoms. An important ruling family to gain prominence after the fall of the Gupta was the Pushyabhutis with their capital at Thanesar.
34. Which of the following had imprisoned Harsha’s sister Rajyashri and killed her husband Grahavarman?
[A] Devagupta
[B] Shashanka
[C] Dhruvasena II
[D] Pulkesin II
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Correct Answer: B [Shashanka]
Notes:
Harsha succeeded his brother Rajya Vardhana. He undertook a campaign against the ruler of Malwa, Devagupta and Shashanka, who was the ruler of Gauda. Shashanka had imprisoned Harsha’s sister Rajyashri and killed her husband Grahavarman.
35. Which of the following kings exercised control over Malwa, Rajputana, and Gujarat?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Vatsaraja
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Nagabhatta II
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Correct Answer: C [Nagabhatta I]
Notes:
Nagabhatta I who is also considered as the real founder of Gurjara Pratiharas. He also defeated the Arab army under Tamin and Junaid during the Caliphate campaigns in India. He exercised control over the areas of Malwa, Rajputana, and Gujarat.
36. Which of the following laid the foundation of Pala dynasty?
[A] Dharmapala
[B] Gopala
[C] Devapala
[D] Mahipala I
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Correct Answer: B [Gopala]
Notes:
Gopala laid the foundation of Pala dynasty around 8th century CE. ‘Pala’ in the ancient Prakrit language means the “protector”. As the names of all the succeeding kings ended with ‘Pala’, the dynasty came to be known as the ‘Pala’ dynasty.
37. Jejakabhukti was the ancient name of which of the following places?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Mathura
[C] Bundelkhand
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Bundelkhand]
Notes:
Jejakabhukti was the ancient name of Bundelkhand. It was a part of the Pratihara empire of Kanauj. The Chandelas ruled much of the Bundelkhand region between the 9th and the 13th centuries.
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. At which of the following places did Avantivarman built his new capital?
[A] Avantipur
[B] Ujjain
[C] Srinagar
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Avantipur]
Notes:
Avantivarman founded the Utpala dynasty. He ruled Kashmir from 855 C.E. to 883 C.E. and built the famous Avantiswami Temple. He built his new capital at Avantipur, 18 miles from Srinagar.
40. Which of the following developed the Deccan or Vesara style of temple building?
[A] Chalukyas
[B] Rashtakutas
[C] Pallavas
[D] Palas
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukyas]
Notes:
The Chalukyan style of architecture is called ‘Chalukyan architecture’. The Chalukyas developed Deccan or Vesara style of temple building, which reached its culmination under the Rashtrakutas and Hoysalas.
