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. What was the capital of Chedi mahajanapada?
[A] Kaushambi
[B] Indraprastha
[C] Viratanagara
[D] Shuktimati
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Correct Answer: D [Shuktimati]
Notes:
Cheti or Chedi mahajanapada is situated in the eastern part of Bundelkhand in Central India. Its capital is Shuktimati which also known as Sotthivatinagara. Shishupala was the king of Chedi mahajanapada.
32. What was a fortified town or city called in 6th century B.C?
[A] Pura
[B] Nigama
[C] Nagarka
[D] Rajdhani
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Correct Answer: A [Pura]
Notes:
During 600 – 300 BCE, there was a significant increase in the number and size of villages, towns, etc. near the Ganga valley. The fortified town or city was called as called Pura / Nagara.
33. What was the capital of Magadh?
[A] Ujjain
[B] Patlipura
[C] Rajgriha
[D] Taxila
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Correct Answer: C [Rajgriha]
Notes:
The Capital of Magadh empire was situates at Rajgriha or Girivraja. The city was almost impregnable as it was surrounded by five hills, the openings in which were closed by stone walls on all sides.
34. Bimbisara sent his royal physician Jivaka to Ujjain when which of the following kings had jaundice?
[A] Brahmadatta
[B] Pradyota
[C] Prasenjit
[D] Ajatashatru
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Correct Answer: B [Pradyota]
Notes:
Bimbisara sent his royal physician Jivaka to Ujjain when Pradyota had jaundice, along Dakshinapatha to Avanti. Earlier Bimbisara had rivalry with Avanti’s king Pradyota but later they became friends.
35. With whom did Alexander had military encounters while returning back to Macedonia?
[A] Porus
[B] Malloi
[C] Musicanus
[D] Ambhi
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Correct Answer: B [Malloi]
Notes:
Alexander remained in India for only 19 months after invading in 326 BCE. When he was returning to Macedonia, he had military encounters with Gana-Sanghas such as the Malloi (Malavas).
36. 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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Correct Answer: C [Ashoka]
Notes:
In the fourteenth year of his reign emperor Ashoka appointed Dharma Mahamattas to propagate dharma among various social groups including women. He also propagated Dharma in distant lands.
37. Which of the following pillar edicts mentions about the social code?
[A] First Pillar Edict
[B] Second Pillar Edict
[C] Fourth Pillar Edict
[D] Third Pillar Edict
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Correct Answer: A [First Pillar Edict]
Notes:
There are 7 Major Pillar Edicts of Ashoka. They represent the physical evidence of the Buddhist faith and the policy of Dhamma. The First Pillar Edict represents the social code or the responsibility of the king to protect his people.
38. Which of the following Shaka ruler is also mentioned in Mathura lion capital?
[A] Maues
[B] Azes
[C] Rudradaman I
[D] Patika Kusulaka
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Correct Answer: D [Patika Kusulaka ]
Notes:
The Taxila Copper Plate inscription mentions about the dedication of a relic of the Buddha Shakyamuni to a Buddhist monastery by the Shaka ruler Patika Kusulaka. Mathura lion capital also mentions Patika Kusulaka.
39. Which of the following kings is glorified in the Bhitari pillar inscription?
[A] Chandragupta – I
[B] Samudragupta
[C] Chandragupta II
[D] Skandagupta
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Correct Answer: D [Skandagupta]
Notes:
The Bhitari pillar inscription of Skandagupta dates to the reign of Gupta empire ruler Skandagupta. In Bhitari pillar inscription, Skandagupta is glorified as a person who subdued the earth and became merciful to the conquered people.
40. Which of the following was a type of cess for the maintenance of rites during the Gupta period?
[A] Mahapratihara
[B] Uparikara
[C] Vata-Bhuta
[D] Udranga
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Correct Answer: C [Vata-Bhuta]
Notes:
The Gupta period witnessed a decline in trade and commerce taxes and an increase in land taxes. The tax collected varied from one-fourth to one-sixth of the produce. There is also mention of vata-bhuta tax, which probably referred to cesses for the maintenance of rites performed for the winds and spirits.
