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. The magistrates who looked after towns and cities in Mauryan empire were known as?
[A] Nagaradhyaksha
[B] Baladhyakshas
[C] Adhyakshas
[D] Amatyas

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32. According to Indian literature which of the following were referred to as Yavanas?
[A] Mauryans
[B] Mughals
[C] Indo-Greeks
[D] Indo-Romans

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33. Which of the following was the official language of the Satavahanas?
[A] Sanskrit
[B] Prakrit
[C] Persian
[D] Pali

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34. 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 dying 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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35. Which of the following rock-cut caves at Ajanta are Chaitya Grihas?
1) Cave number 9
2) Cave number 12
3) Cave number 19
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2
[D] Only 2 & 3

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36. Which of the following rulers defeated Ishanavarmana of the Maukharies dynasty?
[A] Ishanavarmana
[B] Grahavarmana
[C] Sarvavarmana
[D] Avanti Varmana

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37. Which of the following Pushyabhuti king was treacherously killed by Shashanka, the king of Gauda?
[A] Prabhakar Vardhana
[B] Rajya Vardhana
[C] Harsha Vardhana
[D] None of the above

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38. Which of the following Pala ruler was called Uttarapathasvamin or Lord of Northern India?
[A] Gopala
[B] Devapala
[C] Dharmapala
[D] Ramapala

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39. Which of the following period is associated with the Avantivarman?
[A] 755 AD to 783 AD
[B] 855 AD to 883 AD
[C] 755 BC to 783 BC
[D] 805 BC to 803 BC

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40. Which of the following period is considered as the period of the Rajputs?
[A] 600 A.D- 800 A.D
[B] 800 A.D- 1000 A.D
[C] 647 A.D- 1200 A.D
[D] 540 A.D- 870 A.D

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