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 authored the Gatha Sattasai?
[A] Yajnashri Satakarni
[B] Hala
[C] Gautamiputra Vijaya Satakarni
[D] Chanda Satakarni
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Correct Answer: B [Hala]
Notes:
Hala was probably the 17th king in the line in the Satvahana dynasty. He was also a great poet who authored the Gatha Sattasai. It is a collection of 700 erotic poems in the Maharashtri Prakrit dialect.
32. The iron pillar at Mehrauli is an outstanding example of Gupta-age achievement in which of the following fields?
[A] Mining and metallurgy
[B] Ship building
[C] Weaving
[D] Handicrafts
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Correct Answer: A [Mining and metallurgy ]
Notes:
The Mehrauli iron pillar demonstrates advanced ironworking and metallurgical skill. It bears an inscription praising a king named Chandra, generally identified with Chandragupta II.
33. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to cloth making during the Gupta period?
1. Silk and wool products and articles made of rare skin were normally used by the rich people.
2. The art of dyeing and embroidery was highly developed along with silk, wool and cotton industry.
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:
During the Gupta period silk and wool products and articles which were made of rare skin were normally used by the rich people. The art of dyeing and embroidery was highly developed during that period along with silk, wool and cotton industry.
34. Which of the following statements are correct regarding ‘sresti’ during Gupta period?
1. They were a type of merchants.
2. They usually settled at a particular place.
3. They enjoyed an eminent position by virtue of their wealth and influence in the commercial life and administration.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
‘Sresti’ were a type of merchants during Gupta period. They usually settled at a particular place. They enjoyed an eminent position by virtue of their wealth and influence in the commercial life and administration.
35. At which of the following places, stone sculpture of a larger than life figure of a horse was founded?
[A] Mathura
[B] Deogarh
[C] Sultanganj
[D] Khairigarh
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Correct Answer: D [Khairigarh]
Notes:
A stone sculpture of a larger than life figure of a horse which is probably representing an Ashwamedha horse can be found at Khairigarh in Uttar Pradesh. It is carved out of beige sandstone.
36. 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.
37. Which of the following kings ascended the throne after Pravarasena II?
[A] Narendrasena
[B] Prithvisena I
[C] Rudrasena II
[D] Pravarasena II
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Correct Answer: A [Narendrasena]
Notes:
Narendrasena succeeded Pravarasena II in the main branch of the Vakataka dynasty during the fifth century CE.
38. Which Vakataka king is credited in the Balaghat copper plates with twice restoring the fortunes of his family?
[A] Narendrasena
[B] Rudrasena II
[C] Prithivisena II
[D] Prithvisena I
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Correct Answer: C [Prithivisena II]
Notes:
The Balaghat plates praise Prithvisena II for twice restoring his family’s fortunes. The precise events behind this statement are uncertain.
39. Which of the following was called as the forest guards during the Harsha’s administration?
[A] Vanapalas
[B] Sarva-palli-patti
[C] Chandalas
[D] Mahasamanta
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Correct Answer: A [Vanapalas]
Notes:
Vanapalas were forest guards. Their work involved protecting and supervising forest areas.
40. Which Pratihara ruler challenged Dharmapala by taking Kannauj from his protégé Chakrayudha?
[A] Nagabhata I
[B] Vatsaraja
[C] Nagabhata II
[D] Bhoja II
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Correct Answer: C [Nagabhata II]
Notes:
Nagabhata II took Kannauj from Chakrayudha, who had been installed with Dharmapala’s support. This brought the Pratihara and Pala rulers into conflict.
