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 types of coins were minted during the post-Mauryan period?
1) Gold
2) Silver
3) Copper
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
During the post-Mauryan period coin minting was an important craft and the period is noted for numerous types of coins made of Gold, Silver, Copper, Brass, Lead, and Potin.
32. Roman exported which of the following materials to India?
1) Wine
2) Pottery
3) Lead
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 2 & 3
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The trade between India and Rome mostly consisted of luxury goods like pearls, jewels, and precious stones from Central and South India. The things that Romans exported to India were Wine, Pottery, and Lead.
33. Which of the following were written by Kalidasa?
1. Abhijananashakuntalam
2. Malavikagnimitram
3. Vikramorvasiyam
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Kalidasa was the court of poet of Chandragupta II. He was one of the Navratnas. He is a renowned classical Sanskrit poet and playwright of India who wrote Abhijananashakuntalam, Malavikagnimitram, Vikramorvasiyam and became famous worldwide.
34. 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.
35. Which of the following maintained records of all land transactions in the district during the Gupta period?
[A] Ustapala
[B] Pustapala
[C] Vishayapati
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Ustapala ]
Notes:
During the Gupta period an officer called ustapala maintained records of all land transactions in the district whereas the village accountant preserved records of land in the village.
36. Which of the following inscriptions mentions that Harsha defeated the Vallabhi king, Dhruvasena II?
[A] Sohgaura copper plate inscription
[B] Nausasi copper plate inscription
[C] Kadamba copper plate inscription
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Nausasi copper plate inscription]
Notes:
Harsha emerged victorious against the ruler of Sindh in the north west. He also defeated the Vallabhi king, Dhruvasena II, as mentioned in the Nausasi copper plate inscription. However, Harsha was defeated by Chalukyan king Pulkesin II.
37. Which of the following is the only Vakataka ruler to whom the title ‘samrat’ was accorded?
[A] Vindhyasakti
[B] Pravarasena
[C] Rudrasena II
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Pravarasena]
Notes:
Pravarasena who was the father of Vindhyasakti is the only Vakataka ruler to whom the title ‘samrat’ was accorded. He performed ‘Vajapeya’ and four ‘Ashvamedha’ sacrifices.
38. Which of the following defeated the Kadambas and captured their kingdom in A.D. 540?
[A] Chalukyas of Badami
[B] Chalukyas of Vengi
[C] Pallavas
[D] Pandyas
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Correct Answer: A [Chalukyas of Badami]
Notes:
Krishnavarma-I, the ruler from Triparvata, united the Kadamba family which was split into two branches. But around A.D. 540, the Chalukyas of Badami defeated the Kadambas and captured their kingdom.
39. Which of the following kings sent an expedition against the kingdom of Srivijaya?
[A] Rajadhiraja Chola
[B] Rajendra I
[C] Rajaraja Chola II
[D] Rajendra Chola III
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Correct Answer: B [Rajendra I ]
Notes:
Rajendra Chola I or Rajendra I was a Tamil Chola emperor of South India who succeeded his father Rajaraja Chola I to the throne in 1014 CE.When the kingdom of Srivijaya threatened the trade route to China, Rajendra I sent an expedition against that kingdom.
40. The Eastern Chalukyas established themselves in which of the following areas?
[A] Guntur
[B] Warrangal
[C] Vengi
[D] Chittor
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Correct Answer: C [Vengi]
Notes:
The Eastern Chalukyas established themselves in Vengi in Andhra Pradesh in the second half of the 8th century. Eastern Chalukyas were the reason of many wars between the Cholas and Western Chalukyas since they controlled the strategic Vengi territory.
