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 are the nine gems of the court of Chandragupta II?
1. Dhanvantri
2. Kalidasa
3. Ghatakarapara
4. Varahamihira
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The nine gems or the Navratnas of the court of Chandragupta II are as follows: Kalidasa, Varahamihrira, Dhanvantri, Ghatakarapara, Shanku, Kahapanaka, Vararuchi, Vetala Bhatta.
32. “Kshetra” referred to which of the following during the Gupta period?
[A] Cultivatable land
[B] Waste land
[C] Jungle or forest land
[D] Habitable land
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Correct Answer: A [Cultivatable land]
Notes:
During the Gupta period “Kshetra” referred to cultivable land. During the Gupta period vast areas of virgin land were
brought under cultivation. Major improvements were also made in the existing methods of production.
33. At which of the following places “The Bagh” cave paintings are located?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Mathura
[C] Gwalior
[D] Sultanganj
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Correct Answer: C [Gwalior]
Notes:
During the Gupta period, Buddhist art became prominent. The finest examples are the paintings of Ajanta caves. The Bagh cave paintings near Gwalior can be termed Buddhist art as well. They are more simple and plain as compared to Ajanta cave paintings.
34. In which of the following places, the scene in which Krishna, Rukmini, and Sudama are shown together is found?
[A] Deogarh
[B] Bhitargaon
[C] Nachna Kuthar
[D] Mathura
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Correct Answer: A [Deogarh]
Notes:
The representations of the epic stories of Rama and Krishna can be found in the Deogarh temple. We also find the legends of Krishna such as the transfer of Krishna to Gokula, etc. The scene in which Krishna, Rukmini, and Sudama are shown together can also be found at Deogarh.
35. 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.
36. Which of the following was the most famous centre of Buddhism during the time of Harsha?
[A] Nalanda
[B] Vallabhi
[C] Sanchi
[D] Lumbini
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Correct Answer: A [Nalanda]
Notes:
Buddhism was divided into eighteen sects during the time of Harsha. The most important centre of Buddhism during the time of Harsha was Nalanda. I-tsing visited Nalanda in 670 AD.
37. Which of the following kings was the last Hindu ruler of Kashmir before it came under the rule of Muslims?
[A] Jayasimha
[B] Vajrayudha
[C] Yashovardhana
[D] Avantivarman
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Correct Answer: A [Jayasimha]
Notes:
King Jayasimha who ruled from 1127 to 1155 AD was the patron of Kalhana. Kalhana was the famous historian and poet of Kashmir. In the 14th century, Kashmir passed under the rule of the Muslims.
38. In the images of Nataraja, Siva is shown dancing on which of the following things?
[A] Globe
[B] Back of a Bull
[C] Back of a Tiger
[D] snake head
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Correct Answer: B [Back of a Bull]
Notes:
During the Medieval period, Siva was worshipped in the phallic form as well as in the human form. The Ardhanarisvara form of Shiva was also a common object of worship. In the images of Nataraja, Siva is shown dancing on the back of the bull.
39. Which of the following probably meant extra cess over and above the fixed revenue of the state during the early medieval period?
[A] Hiranya
[B] Pindaka
[C] Udranga
[D] Dasaparadha
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Correct Answer: C [Udranga]
Notes:
Udranga also called as Upaikara probably meant extra cess over and above the fixed revenue of the state during the early medieval period whereas Dasaparadha was a fine which was collected for 10 offences committed by the villagers.
40. Which of the following wrote Aryasiddhanta?
[A] Balabhadra
[B] Aryabhata II
[C] Prithusvami
[D] Bhattotpala
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Correct Answer: B [Aryabhata II]
Notes:
Aryabhata II who wrote the Aryasiddhanta was the most important author of the medieval age. Aryadiddhanta is a lost work on astronomical computations.
