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. Where was the capital of Bharga (Bhagga) situated?
[A] Sunsamagiri
[B] Pava
[C] Piphalivana
[D] Kapilavastu
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Correct Answer: A [Sunsamagiri]
Notes:
The Bhaggas were an ancient Indo-Aryan tribe in northeastern South Asia, organized as an aristocratic republic, later annexed by Vatsa, with Suṃsumāragiri as their capital.
32. Where was the capital of Moriya situated?
[A] Piphalivana
[B] Mithila
[C] Suputa
[D] Ramagrama
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Correct Answer: A [Piphalivana]
Notes:
The Moriyas were an ancient Indo-Aryan tribe of northeastern India, organized as an aristocratic republic with their capital at Pipphalivana, bordered by Kosala, Koliyas, and Mallakas.
33. How many pillar edicts have been found?
[A] 7
[B] 8
[C] 9
[D] 10
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Correct Answer: A [7]
Notes:
Seven major pillar edicts have been found at Lauriya-Araraj, Lauriya Nandangarh, Rampurva, Nigali Sagar, Sarnath, Topra, and Meerut. Ashokan pillars probably signify the axis of the world (axis mundi) that separated heaven and earth.
34. Which of the following were the principal crops grown during the Mauryan period?
1) Wheat
2) Rice
3) Barley
4) Millet
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] only 1 & 2
[B] only 1, 2, & 3
[C] only 1, 2, & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 and 4]
Notes:
During the Mauryan age, the mainstay of the economy was agriculture. The principal crops that were grown are as follows: various varieties of rice, barley, millet, wheat, sugarcane, and most of the pulses, peas, and oilseeds.
35. The earliest Satavahana inscriptions belong to which of the following centuries?
[A] 1st century BCE
[B] 2nd century BCE
[C] 3rd century BCE
[D] 4th century BCE
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Correct Answer: A [1st century BCE]
Notes:
The earliest Satavahana inscriptions belong to the 1st century BCE. In the 1st century BCE the Satavahana defeated the Kanvas and established their rule over parts of central India.
36. The reign of Chandragupta II began in which of the following years?
[A] 374 A.D.
[B] 375 A.D.
[C] 376 A.D.
[D] 377 A.D.
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Correct Answer: C [376 A.D.]
Notes:
The reign of Chandragupta II began in 376 A.D. and lasted till 413/15 A.D. It is believed that Chandragupta II had to kill his brother Ramagupta and marry his wife, Dhruvadevi, to safeguard the honour of the Gupta dynasty.
37. Which of the following kings is glorified in the Bhitari pillar inscription?
[A] Chandragupta – I
[B] Samudragupta
[C] Chandragupta II
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: D [Skandagupta]
Notes:
The Bhitari pillar inscription of Skandagupta dates to the reign of Gupta empire ruler Skandagupta. In Bhitari pillar inscription, Skandagupta is glorified as a person who subdued the earth and became merciful to the conquered people.
38. Agrahara Grants were given to which of the following?
[A] Brahmins
[B] Kshtriyas
[C] Vaishyas
[D] Shudras
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Correct Answer: A [Brahmins]
Notes:
During the Gupta period the Agrahara grants were restricted to Brahmins only. These grants were meant to be perpetual, hereditary and tax free, accompanied with the assignment of all land revenue.
39. Which of the following was the son and successor of Vakataka ruler Vindhyashakti II/ Vindhyasena?
[A] Sarvasena
[B] Harisena
[C] Devasena
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: D [Pravarasena II]
Notes:
Pravarasena II was the son and successor of Vakataka ruler Vindhyashakti II/ Vindhyasena. Pravarsena II ruled for a period of fifteen years. He was followed by Devasena, who was a pleasure-seeking ruler.
40. 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.
