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 kings along with Chandragupta II defeated the Shaka satraps of Malwa and Kathiawar?
[A] Prithvisena I
[B] Pravarasena II
[C] Rudrasena II
[D] Narendrasena
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Correct Answer: A [Prithvisena I]
Notes:
Prithvisena I who was the son of Rudrasena I, Spent most of his time in consolidating his kingdom. He formed an alliance with Chandragupta II, and together they defeated the Shaka satraps of Malwa and Kathiawar.
32. Which of the following kings succeeded Avantivarmana, ruler of the Maukharis?
[A] Ishanavarmana
[B] Sarvavarmana
[C] Advaita Varmana
[D] Grahavarmana
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Correct Answer: D [Grahavarmana]
Notes:
Grahavarmana who ruled the Maukharis around 600 CE was the son and successor of Avantivarmana. He was married to Rajyashri, the daughter of Prabhakar Vardhana of the Pushyabhuti family of Thanesara.
33. Which of the following period is associated with rule of Devapala?
[A] 800-830 A.D.
[B] 810-850 A.D.
[C] 815-840 A.D.
[D] 820-850 A.D.
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Correct Answer: B [810-850 A.D.]
Notes:
The period 810 to 850 A.D. is associated with the rule of Devapala. Devapala extended his empire to include Pragyoytishpur or Kamarupa (Assam), parts of Orissa (Utkala) and modern State of Nepal.
34. During the reign of which of the following kings Bhojpur Lake was constructed?
[A] Upendra
[B] Raja Bhoja
[C] Lakshmanaraja
[D] Vigrahraja
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Correct Answer: B [Raja Bhoja]
Notes:
The most important king of the Paramara dynasty was Raja Bhoja. He ruled from 1018 to 1060 AD. Raja Bhoja was responsible for the construction of a beautiful lake known as the Bhojpur Lake.
35. Which of the following founded their rule in the northern Karnataka and the Konkan in fourth century A.D.?
[A] Vakatakas
[B] Ikshavakus
[C] Kadambas
[D] Kalabhras
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Correct Answer: C [Kadambas]
Notes:
The Kadambas was an ancient royal family of Karnataka that founded their rule in the northern Karnataka and the Konkan in fourth century A.D. The Pallavas also came into conflict with Kadambas.
36. The second branch of Kadambas formed after the death of Kakusthavarman, ruled from which of the following places?
[A] Banavasi
[B] Triparvata
[C] Badami
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Triparvata]
Notes:
The Kadamba family split into two branches after the death of Kakusthavarman,. One of the branches continued to rule from the earlier capital Banavasi and the other branch ruled from Triparvata.
37. During the early medieval period the status of which of the following degenerated?
[A] Brahmanas
[B] Kshtriyas
[C] Vaishyas
[D] Shudras
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Correct Answer: C [Vaishyas]
Notes:
After the reign of Harsha the status of Vaisyas in society degenerated to such an extent that there was hardly any difference between the status of a Vaishya and that of a Sudra during the early medieval period.
38. Which of the following Jain leader and author inaugurated a new era in Yoga literature?
[A] Chandabai
[B] Haribhadra
[C] Somadeva Suri
[D] Kundakunda
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Correct Answer: B [Haribhadra]
Notes:
Haribhadra, originally a Brahamana, was the outstanding personality among the Jain writers of this period. With his writings, he established that Sanskrit, rather than Prakrit, would be the language of Jain study. He inaugurated a new era in Yoga literature.
39. Which of the following kings had lucrative trade with China during the medieval period?
[A] Chola kings
[B] Chera kings
[C] Pandya kings
[D] Rashtrakutas kings
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Correct Answer: A [Chola kings]
Notes:
During the medieval period, there was a decline in India’s trade with China as compared to the trades with Arab and Iranian merchants. However, the Chola kingdom had a lucrative trade with China.
40. Siddhiyoga was written by which of the following?
[A] Patanjali
[B] Vrinda
[C] Madhavakar
[D] Dridhabala
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Correct Answer: B [Vrinda]
Notes:
Siddhiyoga was written by Vrinda in about 1000 AD. It is also called Vrindam?dhava. Some scholars suggest that Vrinda is only a second name of M?dhavakara, but it is unproved.
