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/were the term/s used for share-croppers working on the state-owned land during the Mauryan period?
1. Ardhasitikas
2. Svaviryopajivins
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:
Kautilya or Chanakya refers to different kinds of share-croppers who worked on the state-owned land such as the Ardhasitikas who kept half of the produce and the Svaviryopajivins who kept one-fourth or one-fifth of the produce.
32. Which of the following was known as the superintendent of markets during the Mauryan period?
[A] Panyadhyaksha
[B] Pautavadhyaksha
[C] Sansthadhyaksha
[D] Rupadarshaka
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Correct Answer: C [Sansthadhyaksha]
Notes:
Sansthadhyaksha was known as the superintendent of markets during the Mauryan period. Trade and urban economy received great impetus during the Mauryan age and it influenced almost all parts of the empire.
33. The period between 165 BCE – 145 BCE is associated with the rule of which of the following Indo-Greek ruler?
[A] Demetrius
[B] Hermaius
[C] Darius
[D] Milinda
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Correct Answer: D [Milinda]
Notes:
The period between 165 BCE – 145 BCE is associated with the rule of Menander /Milinda/Minedra. The empire of Menander extended over parts of both Bactria and northwestern India.
34. Satavahanas claimed their descent from which of the following varna?
[A] Brahmana
[B] Kshtriya
[C] Vaishiya
[D] Shudra
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Correct Answer: A [Brahmana]
Notes:
The Satavahanas claimed their descent from Brahamana varna. They performed Vedic rituals and worshipped gods like Krishna, Vasudeva, as evident in the Naneghat cave inscription of Naganika of 1st century BCE.
35. Which of the following is a poem describing the cycle of seasons?
[A] Ritusamhara
[B] Raghuvamsha
[C] Kumarasambhavam
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ritusamhara]
Notes:
Ritusamhara is a poem written by Kalidasa describing the cycle of seasons whereas Kumarasambhavam is a story about the birth of Shiva and Parvati’s son and also Raghuvamsha depicts Vishnu as the origin and the end of the universe.
36. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to ‘Agnikula’ origin of the Rajputs?
[A] Rajputs were descendants of the four brave warriors who were born out of the firepit at Mount Abu.
[B] Rajputs were the descendants of the Vedic Kshatriyas.
[C] Rajputs were the descendants of foreigners.
[D] Rajputs were the
descendants ofthe indigenous tribes such as the Gonds and Bhars.
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Correct Answer: A [Rajputs were descendants of the four brave warriors who were born out of the firepit at Mount Abu.]
Notes:
According to the Agnikula origin theory the Rajputs were descendants of the four brave warriors who were born out of the firepit at Mount Abu. This is called the Agnikula origin of the Rajputs.
37. The Muktesvara temple of Odisha was built in which of the following centuries?
[A] 6th century AD
[B] 8th century AD
[C] 9th century AD
[D] 10th century AD
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Correct Answer: D [10th century AD]
Notes:
The Muktesvara temple of Odisha was built most probably in the middle of the tenth century AD. This temple is considered as the gem of Orissan architecture. Its parts are so beautifully adjusted that the disposition of the whole is elegant as well as effective.
38. Rugvinischaya or Madhava-Nidhana is the work of which of the following writers?
[A] Madhavakar
[B] Dridhabala
[C] Agnivesa
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Madhavakar]
Notes:
Rugvinischaya or Madhava-Nidhana was the work of Madhavakar. The text treats of all diseases together. This book enjoyed great popularity during the medieval period.
39. Which of the following rulers brought major portions of present-day Karnataka and Konkan under the Rashtrakuta kingdom?
[A] Dantidurga
[B] Krishna I
[C] Dhruva
[D] Amoghavarsha I
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Correct Answer: B [Krishna I]
Notes:
Krishna I who ruled the Rashtrakuta kingdom from 756 A.D. to 774 A.D. He Extended the Rashtrakuta empire and brought major portions of present-day Karnataka and Konkan under his control. He also gave a final blow to Pallavas.
40. 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.
