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. 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.
32. Which of the following actually laid the foundations of the Pushyabhuti dynasty?
[A] Prabhakar Vardhana
[B] Harsha Vardhana
[C] Rajya Vardhana
[D] Grahavarman
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Correct Answer: A [Prabhakar Vardhana]
Notes:
Prabhakar Vardhana who ruled around mid-6th century CE was the fourth king of the Pushyabhuti dynasty. He actually laid the foundations of the Pushyabhuti dynasty. Prabhakar Vardhana was considered a great general with many military victories.
33. Which of the following kings succeeded Nagabhatta I?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Vatsaraja
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Nagabhatta II
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Correct Answer: B [Vatsaraja]
Notes:
Vatsaraja who ruled from 780 C.E. to 800 C.E. was one of the successors of Nagabhatta I. He extended his rule over to a large part of North India and made Kannauj in western U.P his capital.
34. Which of the following rulers ruled northern India after the fall of Pratiharas?
[A] Chandellas
[B] Chedi
[C] Gahadavalas
[D] Paramaras
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Correct Answer: C [Gahadavalas]
Notes:
The Gahadavala dynasty ruled the Indian subcontinent during the 11th and 12th centuries. Present-day Uttar Pradesh and Bihar came under their rule. They establish themselves on the throne of Kanauj between 1080A.D. and 1085 AD.
35. During the early medieval period there was inter-mixture of social classes as a result of which of the following factors?
- Thousands of mixed castes were created because of the connection of Vaisya women with men of lower castes.
- The Sudras and the untouchables got divided into countless sub-castes.
- People also became divided into sub-castes according to the territory to which they belonged.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
During the early medieval period thousands of mixed castes were created. The Sudras and the untouchables got divided into countless sub-castes. People also became divided into sub-castes according to the territory to which they belonged.
36. Which of the following is the most popular and well known Tantric text?
[A] Mahaniryana Tantra
[B] Hevajra Tantra
[C] Vajrapatala Tantra
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Mahaniryana Tantra]
Notes:
Mahaniryana Tantra is one of the most popular and well known Tantric texts. The text deals with Brahaman which, according to the Saktas, is nothing but Sakti. Sakti is eternal dynamic source of all things.
37. Which of the following items were imported from Balkh during the early medieval period?
1. Horses
2. Saffron
3. Asafoetida
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Indian merchants during the early medieval period did not go up to Central Asia but visited Iran up to the Oxus valley. They imported things like horses, saffron and asafoetida from Balkh.
38. Which of the following authors composed Haravijaya?
[A] Rajanaka Ratnakar
[B] Jinasena
[C] Sanmitracharita
[D] Abhinanda
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Correct Answer: A [Rajanaka Ratnakar]
Notes:
The Haravijaya of Ratnakara is an epic poem or maha kavya belonging to the era of artificial poetry. Haravijaya was composed by Rajanaka Ratnakar who flourished under Jayapida and Avantivarman of Kashmir.
39. The Early Western Chalukyas who ruled for about two centuries but were ousted by which of the following during the middle of 8th century?
[A] Rashtrakutas
[B] Palas
[C] Gujara-pratiharas
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Rashtrakutas]
Notes:
The Early Western Chalukyas who ruled for about two centuries but were ousted by the Rashtrakutas during the middle of 8th century. However, the later Western Chalukyas of Kalyani overthrew the Rashtrakutas.
40. Which of the following was the founder of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty?
[A] Pulakesin I
[B] Pulakesin II
[C] Visnuvardhana
[D] Kirtivarman
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Correct Answer: C [Visnuvardhana]
Notes:
Visnuvardhana was the founder of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty. He was a brother of Pulakesin II. In 615 A.D. he was made the Viceroy of Pulakesin II in both North Maratha (Nasik) and South Maratha country.
