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. How did Chandragupta Maurya die?
[A] In Seleucid–Mauryan war
[B] Natural Causes
[C] By observing Sallekhana
[D] Killed by Bindusara

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32. Which of the following appointed Dharma Mahamattas to propagate dharma among various social groups including women?
[A] Chandragupta
[B] Bindusara
[C] Ashoka
[D] Brihadratha

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33. Which of the following committees was in charge of tax collection in the administrative system of the Mauryan Empire?
[A] Shangha Committee
[B] Samaharta Committee
[C] Mahajanapada Committee
[D] Prajapati Committee

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34. The Mauryan kings, especially Ashoka, highly patronised which of the following art forms?
1. Stone sculptures
2. Ring stones
3. Disc stones
4. Terracotta figurines
5. Stupa architecture
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 3 & 5
[C] Only 2, 3, 4 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

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35. Which of the following Shaka King is believed to be associated with the Vikram Samvat era of 58 BCE?
[A] Maues
[B] Azes
[C] Rudradaman I
[D] None of the above

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36. Which of the following was Chandragupta II’s second capital?
[A] Prayag
[B] Patliputra
[C] Ujjain
[D] Avanti

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37. Which of the following Gupta kings faced and repulsed the Huns successfully?
[A] Chandragupta I
[B] Chandragupta II
[C] Samduragupta
[D] Skandagupta

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38. Which of the following cities gradually replaced Pataliputra as the political centre of northern India during the rule of the Maukharies?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Mathura
[C] Kannauj
[D] Nalanda

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39. Which of the following kings exercised control over Malwa, Rajputana, and Gujarat?
[A] Harichandra
[B] Vatsaraja
[C] Nagabhatta I
[D] Nagabhatta II

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40. The eastern Gangas ruled at which of the following places in 5th century?
[A] Patliputra
[B] Tamralipti
[C] Kannauj
[D] Kalinga

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