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 Satavahana kingdom was divided into subdivisions which were known as?
[A] Aharas
[B] Grama
[C] Bhoga
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Aharas]
Notes:
The Satavahanas Kings retained some of the administrative units which were used during Ashokan times. The kingdom was divided into subdivisions called aharas or rashtras, meaning districts.
32. Who was the first Yuezhi chief to establish the foundation of the Kushana Empire in India?
[A] Kujula Kadphises
[B] Vima Kadphises
[C] Kanishka I
[D] Sadashkana
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Correct Answer: A [Kujula Kadphises]
Notes:
Kujula Kadphises was the Yuezhi chief who laid the foundation of the Kushana Empire in India. The Yuezhi were a confederation of tribes from China’s western frontier. They migrated to Bactria (modern-day Afghanistan) due to attacks from the Xiongnu. Kujula Kadphises consolidated the Yuezhi power by defeating other Bactrian tribes, eventually laying down the foundation of the Kushana Empire, one of the prominent dynasties in Indian history.
33. Which of the following kings founded the Pratihara dynasty?
[A] Vatsaraja
[B] Harichandra
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Nagabhatta II
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Correct Answer: B [Harichandra]
Notes:
The Pratiharas were also known as the Gurjara?Pratiharas. They originated from the Gurjaras who were primarily pastoralists and fighters. The dynasty was founded by Harichandra in and around Jodhpur in southwestern Rajasthan.
34. Which of the following Huna leader took refuge in Kashmir?
[A] Toramana
[B] Yashodharman
[C] Mihirgula
[D] Baladitya
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Correct Answer: C [Mihirgula]
Notes:
Mihirgula was the son of Toramana. He was one of the most important rulers of the Huns. He led a conquest and gained temporary control of Gandhara, northern and central India. Mihirgula took refuge in Kashmir and put to death the ruler of Kashmir to usurp his throne.
35. Jejakabhukti was the ancient name of which of the following places?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Mathura
[C] Bundelkhand
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Bundelkhand]
Notes:
Jejakabhukti was the ancient name of Bundelkhand. It was a part of the Pratihara empire of Kanauj. The Chandelas ruled much of the Bundelkhand region between the 9th and the 13th centuries.
36. Which of the following is correct regarding internal trade during the early medieval period?
1. There was a decline in the internal trade of the country.
2. The petty feudal chiefs molested and plundered the merchants on the highways.
3. There were too many feudal dues to be paid in the course of internal trade.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
There was a decline in the internal trade of the country during the early medieval period. The petty feudal chiefs often molested and plundered the merchants on the highways. Also there were too many feudal dues that were supposed to be paid in the course of internal trade.
37. Which of the following authors composed Haravijaya?
[A] Rajanaka Ratnakar
[B] Jinasena
[C] Sanmitracharita
[D] Abhinanda
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Correct Answer: A [Rajanaka Ratnakar]
Notes:
The Haravijaya of Ratnakara is an epic poem or maha kavya belonging to the era of artificial poetry. Haravijaya was composed by Rajanaka Ratnakar who flourished under Jayapida and Avantivarman of Kashmir.
38. Nighantu was written by which of the following?
[A] Kasyapa
[B] Nagarjuna
[C] Dhanvantari
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Dhanvantari]
Notes:
The book ‘Nighantu’ was wriiten by Dhanvantari. It is one of the oldest medico-botanical dictionary. Later this book was revised by Kasyapa. It is a treatise on medicinal herbs and drugs.
39. Which of the following kings adopted the title Viranarayana?
[A] Dantidurga
[B] Govind II
[C] Govind III
[D] Amoghavarsha I
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Correct Answer: D [Amoghavarsha I]
Notes:
Amoghavarsha I (814 to 878 CE) who was the son of Govind III defeated the invading Eastern Chalukyas at Vingavalli and assumed the title Viranarayana. He also made peace with the Western Gangas by giving them two of his daughters for marriage.
40. ‘Nattar’ refers to which of the following?
[A] Province
[B] District
[C] Assembly
[D] Guilds
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Correct Answer: C [Assembly]
Notes:
Nadus or district in the Chola administration were also known as agricultural land whereas ‘nattar’ refers to the assembly of the leading men of a Nadu or district.
