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 the state of Mallas situated?
[A] Ramagrama
[B] Pava
[C] Suputa
[D] Mithila
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Correct Answer: B [Pava]
Notes:
The Malla was a republican state of the kshatriyas. The capital of the republican state of Malla was situated in Pava. It was a city that the Buddha visited during his last journey.
32. What was the capital of the southern part of Panchala?
[A] Kushinara
[B] Shuktimati
[C] Kampilya
[D] Ahichchhatra
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Correct Answer: C [Kampilya]
Notes:
The capital of the southern part of the mahajanapada of Panchala was Kampilya, that is, modern-day Farukkhabad in western Uttar Pradesh. The famous city of Kannauj was situated in Panchala mahajanapada.
33. Which of the following was a part of the three-pronged policy of Bimbisara to expand his empire:
- Matrimonial alliances
- Friendship with strong rulers
- Conquest of weak neighbours
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Bimbisara expanded his empire using a three-pronged policy involving matrimonial alliances to secure political ties, forming friendships with strong rulers for strategic support, and conquering weaker neighbouring states to increase territory. These strategies collectively helped him consolidate and expand the Magadha kingdom effectively.
34. Alexander the Great, died in which year?
[A] 323 BCE
[B] 360 BCE
[C] 326 BCE
[D] 330 BCE
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Correct Answer: A [323 BCE]
Notes:
Alexander retreated in 326 BCE because his troops were exhausted, homesick, and war-weary and refused to go any further in the subcontinent. While returning back to Babylon, alexander died in 323 BCE due to natural causes.
35. Which of the following rulers shifted two Pillar Edicts from Topra and Meerut to Delhi?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Feroz Shah Tughlaq
[C] Babur
[D] Akbar
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Correct Answer: B [Feroz Shah Tughlaq]
Notes:
Ashokan Pillar Edicts have been found at 7 different places. Two Pillar Edicts, one from Topra and the other one from Meerut were shifted to Delhi by Feroz Shah Tughlaq of the Tughlaq dynasty.
36. Which of the following was the last ruler of this Indo-Greek dynasty?
[A] Demetrius
[B] Menander
[C] Hermaius
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Hermaius]
Notes:
Hermaius was the last ruler of the the Indo-Greek dynasty. Around the last quarter of the 2nd century BCE he was defeated by the Parthians. This led to the end of Greek rule in Bactria and the area to the south of the Hindu Kush.
37. Which of the following was a tax imposed on temporary tenants during the Gupta period?
[A] Uparikara
[B] Mahapratihara
[C] Udranga
[D] Vata-Bhuta
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Correct Answer: A [Uparikara]
Notes:
During the Gupta period, two new agricultural taxes appear in Gupta inscriptions which are known as Uparikara and Udranga. ‘Uparikara’ was probably a tax imposed on temporary tenants and ‘Udranga’ was probably a water tax or a sort of police tax.
38. 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.
39. Which of the following was the ruler of Kamarupa in the time of Harsha?
[A] Vijayaditya
[B] Bhaskar-varman
[C] Manorathavarman
[D] Vinayaditya
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Correct Answer: B [Bhaskar-varman]
Notes:
Kamrup is the modern region situated between the rivers the Manas and the Barnady in Western Assam. Bhaskar-varman was the ruler of Kamarupa in the time of Harsha. The kingdoms of Kamarupa acknowledged the overlordship of the Gupta kings but retained its autonomy in internal affairs.
40. 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.
