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. What was the capital of Kuru mahajanapada?
[A] Kaushambi
[B] Mathura
[C] Indraprastha
[D] Vaishali
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Correct Answer: C [Indraprastha]
Notes:
Kuru mahajanapada was situted in western Uttar Pradesh. The capital of Kuru mahajanapada was Indraprastha. The Mahabharata, an epic poem tells of a conflict between two branches of the Kuru clan.
33. Which of the following were the innovative military weapons used by Ajatashatru?
1. Mahashilakantaka
2. Rathamusala
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:
Ajatashatru used various innovative military weapons such as: Mahashilakantaka which was a war engine used to throw stones like catapults and Rathamusala which was a chariot with mace for mass-killing.
34. Which of the following areas were called as the rice bowl during the Satavahanas period?
[A] Krishna – Godavari Delta
[B] Krishna – Kaveri Delta
[C] Krishna – Periyar Delta
[D] Kaveri – Godavari Delta
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Correct Answer: A [Krishna – Godavari Delta]
Notes:
During the Satavahana period, Deccan developed a very advanced rural economy. The people knew about the art of paddy transplantation. The area on the confluence of the rivers Krishna and Godavari formed a great rice bowl of that time.
35. Which of the following kings composed a Prakrit kavya glorifying Rama?
[A] Prithvisena I
[B] Narendrasena
[C] Rudrasena II
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: D [Pravarasena II]
Notes:
Pravarasena II is credited with the founding of a new capital at Pravarapura. Even though he was a devotee of Shiva like his grandfather, he composed a Prakrit kavya glorifying Rama, the Setubandha/Ravanavaha, in which he described about Rama’s journey to Lanka and his victory over Ravana.
36. Which of the following was called as chief commandant of the elephant force during Harsha’s administration?
[A] Kuntala
[B] Simhananda
[C] Avanti
[D] Bhanu
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Correct Answer: B [Simhananda]
Notes:
The chief commandant of the elephant force during the Harsh’s administration was called as the Skandagupta. According to the Madhuvana Copper Plate inscription, Skandagupta is also described as Mahapramatara Mahasamanta.
37. Which of the following were employed for the execution of criminals?
[A] Kshtriyas
[B] Vaishyas
[C] Shudras
[D] Chandalas
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Correct Answer: D [Chandalas]
Notes:
During the early medieval period the Chandalas were employed for the execution of criminals. The Chandalas lived outside the village. They were not allowed to touch others. There was a serious crisis in the social order during that period.
38. Which of the following kings is also considered as “the Ashoka of the South”?
[A] Amoghvarsha I
[B] Dhruva
[C] Dantidurga
[D] Govind III
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Correct Answer: A [Amoghvarsha I]
Notes:
Because of the religious temperament of king Amoghavarsha I and his interest in the arts and literature, he is often compared to emperor Ashoka and called “Ashoka of the South”. He is also compared to Gupta king Vikramaditya.
39. Shivaskandavarman ruled during which of the following periods?
[A] 3rd Century A.D.
[B] 4th Century A.D.
[C] 6th Century A.D.
[D] 7th Century A.D.
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Correct Answer: B [4th Century A.D.]
Notes:
According to some inscriptions, one of the earliest rulers of the Pallava Dynasty was Shivaskandavarman. It is believed that he ruled in the early 4th century CE from 275 A.D. to 300 A.D.
40. During the Sangam age which of the following was the main Chola port?
[A] Kaveripattinam
[B] Muziris
[C] Broach
[D] Sopara
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Correct Answer: A [Kaveripattinam]
Notes:
The Chola capital was Uraiyur (Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu). It was a grand city with magnificent buildings. Kaveripattinam or Puhar was the main Chola port during the Sangam period.
