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 introduced new features of Hellenistic art and literature such as Gandhara art in the north-west frontier of Indi?
[A] Indo-Greeks
[B] Indo-Scythian
[C] Indo-Partian
[D] Kushans
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Correct Answer: A [Indo-Greeks]
Notes:
The Indo-Greeks introduced new features of Hellenistic art and literature such as Gandhara art in the north-west frontier of India. It was not purely Greek. It was the outcome of the intermingling and influence of both Indian and central Asian contacts.
32. Which of the following Kushan ruler issued a large number of gold coins?
[A] Kadphises I
[B] Vima Kadphises
[C] Kanishka
[D] Vasudeva II
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Correct Answer: B [Vima Kadphises]
Notes:
Vima Kadphises or Wema Kadphises II was the father of the most famous ruler Kanishka under whose reign the Kushana empire reached its zenith. Vima Kadphises issued a large number of gold coins.
33. In which of the following period elaborate laws were laid down about inheritance?
[A] Shunga Period
[B] Kushans period
[C] Mauryan Period
[D] Gupta period
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Correct Answer: D [Gupta period]
Notes:
The Guptas had a fairly good judicial system as compared to other kingdoms. During the Gupta period elaborate laws were laid down about inheritance. However, like earlier periods, these laws were based on the varna hierarchy.
34. Which of the following are the works of Kalidasa?
1) Meghaduta
2) Abhijyanashakuntalam
3) Mrichchhkatikam
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Kalidasa is considered as the greatest poet and dramatist in the Sanskrit language. Kalidasa was also one of the navratnas of Chandragupta II. Some of the notable works of Kalidasa were Abhijyanashakuntalam, Meghaduta, Kumarasambhavam, Raghuvamsha, etc. whereas, Mrichchhkatikam was composed by Shudraka.
35. Halivakara refers to which of the following?
[A] Irrigation tax
[B] Plough tax
[C] Crop tax
[D] House tax
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Correct Answer: B [Plough tax]
Notes:
Halivakara during the Gupta period probably refers to plough tax. The Gupta period saw an increase in land taxes but the number of trade and commerce taxes decreased.
36. Which of the following was called as the Commander-in-Chief of Harsha?
[A] Avanti
[B] Simhananda
[C] Bhanu
[D] Kuntala
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Correct Answer: B [Simhananda]
Notes:
Harsha Vardhana ruled from 606 A.D. to 647 A.D. He maintained the administrative set-up of his empire on the model of previous great Hindu rulers. The Commander-in-Chief during the Harsha’s administration was called as Simhananda.
37. Dharmapala held a Durbar at which of the following places?
[A] Patliputra
[B] Vikrampura
[C] Tamralipti
[D] Kannauj
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Correct Answer: D [Kannauj]
Notes:
Dharmapala is believed to have deposed Indraraja or Indrayudha, the ruler of Kanauj. After his victory, Dharmapala held a Durbar at Kanauj. This Durbar was attended by a large number of vassal chiefs. He installed his puppet ruler, Chakrayudha, on the throne.
38. 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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Correct Answer: B [855 AD to 883 AD]
Notes:
Avantivarman who ruled from 855 AD. to 883 AD was famous for his patronage of literature. He also launched some beneficent schemes of drainage and irrigation which was carried out by his minister of public works, Surya.
39. In which of the following battles, Shahab-ud-Din defeated Prithviraj Chauhan?
[A] 1st battle of Tarain
[B] 2nd battle of Tarain
[C] Battle of Haldighati
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [2nd battle of Tarain]
Notes:
The Second Battle of Tarain was fought in 1192 by the Chahamanas and their allies against the Ghurids, near Tarain. Prithviraj Chauhan’s forces had defeated Shahab-ud-Din in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191. Shahab-ud-Din repeated the attack next year and defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in the second battle of Tarain.
40. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Varna System during the early medieval period?
1. Varnas or social classes refused to discharge the functions assigned to them.
2. The lower orders arrogated to themselves the status and functions of the higher orders.
3. Their was refusal to pay taxes and render labour services.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Varnas or social classes during the early medieval period refused to discharge the functions assigned to them. The lower orders assumed the status and functions of the higher orders. Their was refusal to pay taxes and render labour services.
